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Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)

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

Das Musée de l'Armée ist im majestätischen Hôtel national des Invalides untergebracht, das Louis XIV. 1670 als Heim für verwundete Veteranen errichten ließ, und beherbergt nahezu 500.000 Objekte von der Antike bis ins 20. Jahrhundert. Sieben Abteilungen spannen den Bogen von mittelalterlichen Waffen und Rüstungen über die napoleonische Zeit bis zu den beiden Weltkriegen, ergänzt durch das multimediale Historial Charles de Gaulle. Unter der goldenen Kuppel des Dôme von Jules Hardouin-Mansart liegt das Grab Napoleons I. Damit zählt das Museum zu den größten und bedeutendsten Militärmuseen der Welt.

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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.

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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)?
Frankreichs nationales Militärmuseum in Les Invalides, Ruhestätte Napoleons und Heimat einer der weltweit reichsten Sammlungen an Waffen und Rüstungen. Current highlights include La saison américaine du musée de l'Armée, De Gaulle avant de Gaulle, Der Dôme des Invalides & Napoleons Grab (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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