Musée de l'Armée Ticket

By securing this admission to the Army Museum, you will explore the exhibits housed within the Hôtel National des Invalides, a stunning architectural landmark in Paris, which is also the resting place of the tomb of Napoleon.

Why Explore the Army Museum?

Situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, within the Hôtel National des Invalides, the Army Museum ranks among the most significant military museums globally.

Your admission ticket to the Army Museum provides entry to various exhibits located within the Hôtel National des Invalides:

Permanent Exhibition

The permanent collection at the Army Museum showcases one of the most comprehensive collections of military art and history in existence. It serves as an ideal venue to delve into the historical narrative of France from the Middle Ages up to contemporary times.

Significant items in the exhibition feature the armour and weaponry of French kings, uniforms worn by Napoleon's soldiers, and a broad array of artifacts from World War II. Additionally, you can admire paintings, photographs, swords, and cannons linked to key military figures throughout France's storied past.

Temporary Exhibition

Your ticket also grants you access to the current temporary exhibition being showcased at the museum.

Dôme des Invalides

Identifiable by its remarkable silhouette, the Dôme des Invalides has served as the final resting place for the grand tomb of Napoleon I since 1861.

Museum of the Order of Liberation

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, or Museum of the Order of Liberation, commemorates the order established by Charles de Gaulle in 1940. The collection provides insight into the narrative of a free France, encompassing themes of internal resistance and deportation.

Museum of Plans-Reliefs

This collection is focused on military figures and offers an understanding of two centuries of military history.

Opening Hours

The Army Museum is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Please note that the exhibition rooms will close 15 minutes prior to the museum's closing, and the front desk will shut down roughly 30 minutes before closing.

Extended Hours: On the first Friday of each month, the museum remains open from 6 pm to 10 pm. The ticket office will close at 9 pm. For visits during this timeframe, tickets can be purchased at the office for 10 EUR each.

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the museum will open at 1 pm.

Be aware that these opening hours are subject to modification.

Free Admission

Admission to the museum is complimentary on July 14 and during the European Heritage Days.

Throughout the year, young adults from the EU aged 18 to 26, individuals under 18 of any nationality, disabled individuals and their caregivers, as well as holders of Pass Education are entitled to free entry. To claim free admission, visit the museum's main desk with valid identification.

For EU young adults ages 18 to 26 and holders of Pass Education, if you want to view the temporary exhibition, a ticket costing 5 EUR per person is required. These tickets can be purchased at the museum's front desk or through the museum's website.