Castletown D-Day Museum

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Castletown D-Day Museum The Castletown D-Day Museum tells the story of the thousands of US military personnel who in June 1944 sailed from Dorset to the beaches of Normandy.
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Currently there is no need to book your visit here at the centre and we will continue to try and retain our entry on the door policy. Please be patient on entry during busy times. We thank you for your help and compliance in making this work. Please note that last entries are at 1430. The Centre is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible to the upper levels. We are an original wartime building and as such it does not contain the infrastructure for lifts and ramps at the present time. We ask you not to eat or drink inside the museum except in the old tea room upstairs. This is a dog friendly attraction and we welcome them free of charge, however there is lots of loud noise from our sound effects that may not be suitable for all. We also have water avaliable for them at all times but do ask that visitors clean up any mess their dog makes as a matter of hygiene and curtesy to others.

After a fresh coat of paint our front gate has never looked better!Well done to Manager Martin and volunteers Kai, Mimi ...
30/09/2026

After a fresh coat of paint our front gate has never looked better!

Well done to Manager Martin and volunteers Kai, Mimi and Dick! Castletown’s finest!

Today, we had two lovely visitors from South Wales, Macy & Gracie!
14/09/2026

Today, we had two lovely visitors from South Wales, Macy & Gracie!

Now that the school summer holidays are over, we are reverting to our Autumn/Winter calendar which will be Thursday to S...
08/09/2026

Now that the school summer holidays are over, we are reverting to our Autumn/Winter calendar which will be Thursday to Sunday for the rest of the season.

We continue to open for visiting cruise ships and will let you know of any special opening arrangements.

03/09/2026

Thank you The Hangry Explorer!

28/08/2026

We’re open every day including bank holiday Monday!

Here’s Your straight-forward direct message from Manager Steve!

Can you believe it only took two takes?

Hope to see you all come rain or shine!

We are open this Bank Holiday Weekend. We would love to see you all. Don’t forget we are Dog Friendly
26/08/2026

We are open this Bank Holiday Weekend. We would love to see you all. Don’t forget we are Dog Friendly

Address

Admiralty Buildings
Portland
DT51BB

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

01305443444

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