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ABMC is currently collecting and analyzing visitor data to determine the most appropriate measures to ensure a meaningful, safe, and respectful experience for all our guests at Normandy American Cemetery.
We anticipate a pre-registration system will be in place at the end of 2026 for reservations beginning in the summer of 2027. More information will be available for how to plan your visit using the system in advance of implementation.
As we work to develop these new procedures, ABMC has adopted the following principles to help guide the process in alignment with our mission:
- Honor the fallen by safeguarding the meaningful, solemn, and respectful environment that is appropriate for a commemorative site;
- Support accessibility by welcoming all who wish to visit through a balance of visitation and capacity; and
- Preserve this site for the future by maintaining the cemetery to the highest standards, ensuring its dignity endures for generations to come.
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Updates will be shared regularly as additional details become available. If you would like to receive email communication specific to these changes, please complete the necessary information and click the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ABMC changing visitor procedures?
Visitor numbers continue to grow at Normandy American Cemetery. This change will help us enhance the visitor experience, access, ensure safety, and preserve the cemetery’s sacred grounds.
When will the changes be implemented?
We anticipate pre-registration requirements will go into effect at the end of 2026 for reservations beginning in the summer of 2027.
Who will be required to pre-register to visit Normandy American Cemetery?
All visitors will be required to pre-register—including individuals, groups, and tour operators.
Will other ABMC sites be impacted by this change?
These changes will only be in effect for Normandy American Cemetery.
What if I have a next-of-kin in the cemetery?
Visitors with next-of-kin buried in the cemetery will always have the ability to visit on the date and time of their choosing.
Will there be an entrance fee?
All ABMC sites are, and will remain, free to enter.
Where can I find updates on the pre-registration changes?
Regular updates will be shared here on the abmc.gov website and via ABMC’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn). For tour group operators, we welcome you to complete the necessary information and click the link to join our email distribution list to track new information as it becomes available.