Hunt for Low-Tide Shipwrecks

To truly understand the scale of Operation Dynamo, you must step outside the museum walls. Time your visit with the local tide tables to walk the beaches of Zuydcoote and Bray-Dunes, located just a short drive from the museum. At low tide, the skeletal, rusted remains of several evacuated ships, such as the Crested Eagle, emerge from the sand.

This haunting, open-air extension of the museum offers a visceral connection to the events of 1940 that indoor exhibits simply cannot replicate. Be sure to check the tide times online beforehand, as the water rises rapidly and can trap unwary walkers.