Emily M.
Yelp
One of my favorite WWII museums in Normandy, this multi building complex offers a variety of experiences.
First off, and notably, this museum uses mannequins in their recreated scenes, and they are VERY REAL. If a mannequin looks like a bad dummy, then everything it emotes just feels dumb. But, if you find yourself caught off guard when your gaze catches the eye of a soldier or you pause to reflect, then the scene feels real and making those historical connections are made. That's a success!
There's an entire building dedicated to the paratroopers that landed in St. Mere Eglise, and in that particular story there's a separate set of placards for children so they can follow the action on their own, and understand too. It's illustrated in a lighthearted manner so that it's approachable and not scary.
There's also two different Horsa glider experiences--which you should Google, because...well you'll see. The first allows you to walk through an actual glider so that you can not only feel it's thin canvas walls, but take note of the cable systems that were used to operate the flaps. Insane.
The second experience has you walking past a scene as if you were in a fully loaded glider and ready to jump out. The dark room, glass floor, and burst of air as you exit the glider has a truly visceral effect! Whoa, let me step back in the plane!
If you're in St. Mere Eglise, swing by the airborne museum, you'll love it!