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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work together to complete challenges, crack codes, and answer questions to find a mystery object hidden inside The D-Day Story museum.

This fun, family-friendly challenge will take you around the museum, learning more about the objects and people involved in D-Day. Complete all the puzzles to win a your prize and get an exclusive free D-Day backpack to take home.

This is a regular event taking place at The D-Day Story. If you are unable to attend this date then check back intermittently as more are announced in future.

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Operation: Spies and Lies

Type:Family

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

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Tel023 9288 2555

Opening Times

9-12 Aug (9 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday - Tuesday	10:00	- 16:00

16-17 Aug (16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

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