World War II Archives

Visiting the Caen Memorial Museum, Normandy: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Mémorial de Caen (Caen Memorial Museum) is a major history museum and war memorial located in Caen, Normandy, France. It covers the Second World War, the D-Day landings, and the Cold War through permanent and temporary exhibitions. This guide covers opening hours, admission, transport,…

Visiting the Airborne Museum, Sainte-Mère-Eglise: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Airborne Museum (Musée Airborne) is Europe's largest museum dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. It's located at 14 rue Eisenhower in the town square of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Normandy, France. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, and practical…

Museum of Tolerance, LA: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Museum of Tolerance is an educational centre and museum located on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, dedicated to exploring the history of the Holocaust and examining issues of global prejudice and human rights. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility,…

Bastogne War Museum: 2026 Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Bastogne War Museum is a military history institution and memorial centre located on the Mardasson hill in Bastogne, Belgium. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. For many visitors, the best way to get…

Warplanes at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

National WWII Museum, New Orleans: Plan your visit with 2026 ticket prices, hours

The National WWII Museum is a history museum in the Historic Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana. It's dedicated to the American experience in the Second World War. This 2026 travel guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, transport, accessibility, and practical tips for planning…

The Kayenta Burger King in north-east Arizona, home to a small museum about the Navajo code-talkers.

Kayenta Burger King, Arizona: The Navajo code talkers story hidden behind a Whopper

At the Kayenta Burger King, a routine fast food stop in north-eastern Arizona unexpectedly reveals the extraordinary wartime story of the Navajo code talkers and their role in the Second World War. Why Kayenta is usually a place to pass through Kayenta, with the best…

The Surrender Chambers inside Fort Siloso, Singapore.

Fort Siloso, Singapore: 2026 visitor guide with opening hours & tickets

Fort Siloso is a restored coastal battery located at the western end of Sentosa Island in Singapore, preserved as a military museum and national monument. This guide provides information on opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for visitors planning a…

The Battlebox, Singapore visitor guide: Opening hours, tickets, and how to plan your visit

The Battlebox is a historical World War II bunker museum located in Fort Canning Park, Singapore. This guide covers opening hours, ticket information, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan a visit. Quick facts Opening hoursWednesday–Sunday 10am–6pm (last entry 5pm)Ticket…

Exploring Bletchley Park’s code-breaking history | Plus visitor info and how to plan your trip

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes offers a fascinating glimpse into WWII code-breaking, early computing and cryptography. This review of my visit also includes essential visitor details on opening hours, admission, parking and accessibility. You can buy tickets here. This guide was updated in February 2026,…

The Maheno shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, K'gari, Queensland.

6 reasons to visit K’gari, Queensland

K’gari – formerly known as Fraser Island – is one of the highlights of a road trip up the Queensland coast. Here are six things to look out for while booking your K’gari tour or accommodation. The rainforest at Central Station K’gari may be the…