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The Army Museum - Les Invalides

The Army Museum - Les Invalides

Experience one of France's top 5 museums, with up to 1.5 million visitors annually. In addition to the extraordinary military
& art exhibition, you can also admire the tomb of none other than Napoleon Bonaparte.

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides – Admission price, tickets, opening hours, waiting times and other tips.

Experience one of France's top 5 museums, with up to 1.5 million visitors annually. In addition to the extraordinary military
& art exhibition, you can also admire the tomb of none other than Napoleon Bonaparte. He was buried in the Invalides Cathedral in 1861. The Musée de l'Armée is one of the three largest weapons museums in the world. In addition to old weapons, armor and other military items, the museum also offers numerous works of art and paintings from several centuries.

How do I get to the Dome of the Invalides in Paris?

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides is easily accessible by public transport in Paris. You can use the metro lines 8 or 13. If you prefer to go by bus to the Invalides and the museum, you can do so with a very large number of bus lines. Alternatively, you can also use the Regional train of the line RER C.

AdresseVerkehrsmittel
129 Rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris

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  m8
Invalides
  m13
Varennes
 

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Invalides

  b69
Varennes
  b28
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How much is the entrance fee to the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides?

Adult visitors aged 18 and over pay 15.00 euros for the museum with all its exhibitions and access to Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb at the on-site ticket offices. Adolescents and children under 18 years have free admission.

 Regular ticket
(on site)
Onlineticket

Adult
(from 18 years)

15,00 €

from 13,00 €
Children & Teenagers
(till 18 years)
free

free

Where can I buy tickets for the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides?

Tickets can be purchased directly at the ticket office at one of the entrances to the museum. It is recommended by the provider to book the tickets for the museum in advance online. The advantage of online tickets is that they are often a little cheaper than at the ticket office on site, and you can go straight to the entrance without waiting.

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How long are the waiting times at the Invalides and the Herres Museum?

Since the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides has over 1.5 million visitors per year, there can sometimes be very long queues, on the one hand at the ticket offices and on the other hand at the entrance. Especially during the vacation season, on weekends and in the summer months, waiting times of 1 hour and more are not uncommon. We recommend that you buy a ticket online before your visit, so you avoid the waiting times at the ticket office and can go straight to the entrance.

What are the opening hours of the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides?

The museum is open to visitors every day of the year except January 1 and May 1 and December 25. Admission to the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides begins daily from 10:00 am. Except for Tuesdays (21:00), the museum closes at 18:00. The last admission is always 30 minutes before the museum closes.

WeekdayOpening hours
Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

current special exhibitions at the Musée de l'Armée

Every year, several additional exhibitions are shown within the museum. These are already included in your ticket, in addition to the permanent exhibitions.

Special exhibitionTime period
Léon Herschtritt (1936-2020), photographe des années gaulliennes November 7, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Duels - The art of fighting April 24, 2024 - August 18, 2024

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Aura Invalides

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Les Invalides

AURA INVALIDES offers you a nocturnal immersion under the dome of the Hôtel des Invalides. This event highlights the impressive architectural heritage of the monumental building through light shows, video projections, and music, taking you on a spectacular journey befitting the setting. In this experience, you get the opportunity to discover the historic site in a completely new light.

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