Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943

Incredible Museum that goes very in depth on the Allied Invasion of Sicily during World War Two. Everything about this museum is first class. Authentic uniforms and weapons to interact displays that very detailed. I cannot recommend this place enough. A fantastic way to spend your afternoon in Catania

What a great place to visit. It's a hidden gem. Well worth the price and it's bigger than it looks. I was taken back my the wax works inside as of all the Museums I have visited about WWII, I have never seen anything like them before. They are outstanding. Simply well worth going to.

Weird but worth a visit. Everything is presented from an almost anti-Allied-forces point of view. Several worthwhile exhibits and informational panels, and it’s much bigger than it looks from the outside. Plan on spending a couple of hours if you enjoy WWII history.

A very interesting museum for World War II history buffs. Many monuments and interesting exhibitions. A bit neglected but overall nice. The ticket price is 5 euros so it's also ok. I recommend!

A very well curated museum telling the story of Sicily during WWII with an emphasis on the events of Operation Husky. Excellent immersive experience on arrival

One of my favorite museums experiences. All the exhibits are well thought out and the large interactive exhibits are very engaging. It’s located in an area with other museums and there is a parking lot with a meter. For only 4 EURO this is a can’t miss experience in Catania.

If you're a history buff, this museum is for you. Best spent 4 euros ever. This is seriously underrated. I had an amazing experience.

A truly impressive and moving experience. The Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943 does a phenomenal job bringing the events during the summer of 1943 to life. The recreated village and bomb shelter set the tone immediately—putting us right in the middle of the Allied bombing of Sicily. We especially appreciated the machine gun bunker simulation, which added depth to the many real bunkers we’ve seen around the island. The museum skillfully blends original equipment from the battle with mockups and immersive displays, helping us understand not just what was used, but how it felt to be there. Every exhibit was thoughtfully curated and captivating. We spent about an hour, but easily could have stayed longer. A must-visit for anyone interested in WWII history or just looking for a powerful and educational experience in Catania.

We have done many WW2 museums this year, this was the first one in Italy. It did not disappoint in highlighting a part of WW2 you hear little about in the U.K. a mix of live size displays, model battle scenes, films and wax figures the history of the invasion of Sicily is told. Very good, maybe a bit too much text in Italian.

Awesome. An excellent museum. Tons of explanatory material. A very interesting subject. We spent 1-1/2 hours here. You could easily spend more time. €6 for 2

One of the better museums we have visited. Initially you are introduced to a village scene, both before and after an 'interactive' bombing raid. Lots of good dioramas from both sides of the conflict. Mostly Italian signs so have an e-translator handy.