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Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)

HistoryClosed todayFrom €17La Tour-Maubourg (Metro Line 8)

Housed in the majestic Hôtel national des Invalides, commissioned by Louis XIV in 1670 as a home for wounded veterans, the Musée de l'Armée holds nearly 500,000 objects spanning antiquity to the 20th century. Seven departments range from medieval arms and armour to the Napoleonic era and the two World Wars, alongside the multimedia Historial Charles de Gaulle. Beneath Jules Hardouin-Mansart's gilded Dôme lies the tomb of Napoleon I. It ranks among the largest and richest military history museums in the world.

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Address

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)

Admission

€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.

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)?
France's national military museum at Les Invalides, home to Napoleon's tomb and one of the world's richest collections of arms and armour. Current highlights include Explorations : une affaire d'État ?, La saison américaine du musée de l'Armée, De Gaulle avant de Gaulle.
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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