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Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides)

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

Installé dans le majestueux Hôtel national des Invalides, commandé par Louis XIV en 1670 pour accueillir les soldats blessés, le Musée de l'Armée conserve près de 500 000 objets couvrant l'Antiquité jusqu'au XXe siècle. Sept départements retracent l'histoire depuis les armes et armures médiévales jusqu'à l'époque napoléonienne et aux deux guerres mondiales, auxquels s'ajoute l'espace multimédia de l'Historial Charles de Gaulle. Sous le Dôme doré de Jules Hardouin-Mansart repose le tombeau de Napoléon Ier. Le musée compte parmi les plus grands et les plus riches musées d'histoire militaire au monde.

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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

Art3 min walk

Grand Palais

Art12 min walk

Musée de l'Orangerie

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Musée d'Orsay

Design13 min walk

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)?
Musée national de l'Armée de la France, installé aux Les Invalides, abritant le tombeau de Napoléon Ier et l'une des plus riches collections d'armes et d'armures au monde. Current highlights include La saison américaine du musée de l'Armée, De Gaulle avant de Gaulle, Le Dôme des Invalides et le tombeau de Napoléon.
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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