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Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)

HistoryOpen until 6pmFrom €17La Tour-Maubourg (Metro Line 8)

Allotjat al majestuós Hôtel national des Invalides, encarregat per Lluís XIV el 1670 com a residència per a veterans ferits, el Musée de l'Armée conserva prop de 500.000 objectes que abasten des de l'antiguitat fins al segle XX. Els seus set departaments van des de les armes i armadures medievals fins a l'època napoleònica i les dues guerres mundials, a més de l'espai multimèdia Historial Charles de Gaulle. Sota la cúpula daurada de Jules Hardouin-Mansart hi reposa la tomba de Napoleó I. Es troba entre els museus d'història militar més grans i més rics del món.

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Getting there

Hôtel national des Invalides, 129 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France

Nearest station: La Tour-Maubourg (Metro Line 8), Varenne (Metro Line 13), Invalides (Metro Lines 8 & 13, RER C)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €17

Reduced rate around €12; free for under-18s and EU residents under 26. Ticket covers the permanent collections, the temporary exhibition, the Dôme and Napoleon's tomb.

Nearby

Musée Rodin

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Grand Palais

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Musée de l'Orangerie

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Musée d'Orsay

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Visitor Information

How much does Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides) cost?
Standard adult admission to Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides) is €17. Reduced rate around €12; free for under-18s and EU residents under 26. Ticket covers the permanent collections, the temporary exhibition, the Dôme and Napoleon's tomb.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)?
Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides) is open Open daily 10:00–18:00; late opening until 21:00 on selected Tuesday evenings. Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)?
Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides) is located at Hôtel national des Invalides, 129 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France, in the Invalides, 7th arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are La Tour-Maubourg (Metro Line 8), Varenne (Metro Line 13), Invalides (Metro Lines 8 & 13, RER C).
What can I see at Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)?
El museu militar nacional de França, situat a Les Invalides, seu de la tomba de Napoleó i d'una de les col·leccions d'armes i armadures més riques del món. Current highlights include La saison américaine du musée de l'Armée, De Gaulle avant de Gaulle, El Dôme des Invalides i la tomba de Napoleó (The Dôme des Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb).
Do I need to book Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides) in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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