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Invalides - Paris Army Museum Tickets

Paris Army Museum, housed in the historic Les Invalides complex, offers a captivating journey through France's military history. Discover artifacts, weaponry, a vast collection of uniforms, and even Napoleon's tomb! A must-visit for those interested in military heritage and strategy.

Open today

11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Recommended duration

2 hours

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Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Flexible duration
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Audio Guide
  • Enjoy priority access to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.2 million visitors in 2023, which houses the 3rd largest collection of military objects and art in the world.

  • Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.

  • Relive the political, military, social, and industrial history of France with several exhibitions in various themed rooms, putting you in the heart of the historical action!

  • Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte

  • For an enhanced experience, choose to visit the Army Museum by night on the first Friday of every month and enhance your experience with a digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.

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  • Enjoy priority access to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.2 million visitors in 2023, which houses the 3rd largest collection of military objects and art in the world.

  • Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.

  • Relive the political, military, social, and industrial history of France with several exhibitions in various themed rooms, putting you in the heart of the historical action!

  • Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte

  • For an enhanced experience, choose to visit the Army Museum by night on the first Friday of every month and enhance your experience with a digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.

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€12
 Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Instant Confirmation
50 minutes
Mobile Ticket
  • Reignite your love for history with an immersive light and sound show inside the iconic Dôme des Invalides, after the sun goes down.

  • Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!

  • Included in your package is a 50-minute Aura show, an original creation that combines orchestral music and video mapping for a truly unique experience.

  • Fun fact: The golden dome that defines the Parisian landscape was regilded in the 1980s using a whopping 12 kg of gold!

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  • Reignite your love for history with an immersive light and sound show inside the iconic Dôme des Invalides, after the sun goes down.

  • Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!

  • Included in your package is a 50-minute Aura show, an original creation that combines orchestral music and video mapping for a truly unique experience.

  • Fun fact: The golden dome that defines the Parisian landscape was regilded in the 1980s using a whopping 12 kg of gold!

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€24
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Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Tickets + Seine River Cruise

Free Cancellation
3 hours
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • Get the best of both worlds with this combo ticket, offering a deep dive into vibrant French military history at the Army Museum and a relaxing Seine River Cruise.

  • Marvel at the Army Museum's vast collection, spanning from antiquity to the 20th century, and stand in awe of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, enshrined under a golden dome.

  • Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise, offering panoramic views of Paris' iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

  • Make the most of your cruise with an informative audio guide available in 14 languages, providing fascinating facts about the City of Lights' renowned attractions.

  • Fun fact: The golden dome of Invalides is covered in real gold. The dome was re-gilded in 1989, using 12 kilograms of gold leaf.

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  • Get the best of both worlds with this combo ticket, offering a deep dive into vibrant French military history at the Army Museum and a relaxing Seine River Cruise.

  • Marvel at the Army Museum's vast collection, spanning from antiquity to the 20th century, and stand in awe of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, enshrined under a golden dome.

  • Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise, offering panoramic views of Paris' iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

  • Make the most of your cruise with an informative audio guide available in 14 languages, providing fascinating facts about the City of Lights' renowned attractions.

  • Fun fact: The golden dome of Invalides is covered in real gold. The dome was re-gilded in 1989, using 12 kilograms of gold leaf.

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€39.90
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Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb Guided Tour

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
2 hours
2 more
  • Embark on an insightful semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.

  • Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.

  • Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.

  • Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.

  • Did you know? Napoleon's body was returned to France 19 years post his death, initially buried in St. Helena where he passed away in exile.

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  • Embark on an insightful semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.

  • Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.

  • Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.

  • Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.

  • Did you know? Napoleon's body was returned to France 19 years post his death, initially buried in St. Helena where he passed away in exile.

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€132.50
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard of Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Rodin Museum Skip the Line Tickets & Sculptures Garden
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Armour suits exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
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Rodin Museum sculpture gallery in Paris showcasing famous works.
Rodin Museum sculpture gallery in Paris showcasing famous artworks.
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Visit Hôtel National des Invalides, home to the Army museum and Napoleon's Tomb, and explore 500,000+ artifacts from the Middle Ages to today at your own pace.

  • Along with skip-the-line access, visit the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church in Paris, which is also the final resting place of Napoleon.

  • Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

  • Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.

  • Did you know? During World War II, Les Invalides was used as a weapons and munitions factory by the German army.

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  • Visit Hôtel National des Invalides, home to the Army museum and Napoleon's Tomb, and explore 500,000+ artifacts from the Middle Ages to today at your own pace.

  • Along with skip-the-line access, visit the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church in Paris, which is also the final resting place of Napoleon.

  • Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

  • Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.

  • Did you know? During World War II, Les Invalides was used as a weapons and munitions factory by the German army.

from €30
€28.50

5% off

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View of Les Invalides Dome in Paris, a highlight of the Napoleon's Tomb & Musée de l'Armée tour, with a full day trip to WWII Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches included in the combo offer
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Combo (Save 5%): Napoleon's Tomb & Musée de l'Armée Skip-the-Line Tickets + WWII: Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches Full Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

Instant Confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile Ticket
3 more
  • Discover the Invalides, the most emblematic military monument in Paris, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Army Museum and Napoleon I’s tomb.

  • Dive into the 3rd largest collection of military art & objects in the world. Visit the World Wars departments at your own pace and re-live the historical turning point of D-Day.

  • Explore the World War II sections and relive, particularly, the historic turning point of D-Day.

  • Did you know? The total number of casualties for the entire Normandy campaign, which lasted from June to August 1944, is estimated at over 425,000 Allied and German troops

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  • Discover the Invalides, the most emblematic military monument in Paris, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Army Museum and Napoleon I’s tomb.

  • Dive into the 3rd largest collection of military art & objects in the world. Visit the World Wars departments at your own pace and re-live the historical turning point of D-Day.

  • Explore the World War II sections and relive, particularly, the historic turning point of D-Day.

  • Did you know? The total number of casualties for the entire Normandy campaign, which lasted from June to August 1944, is estimated at over 425,000 Allied and German troops

from €125
€118.75

5% off

Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets

Instant Confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile Ticket
  • Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.

  • The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!

  • Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.

  • Watch in awe as lights, sound systems, and special effects illuminate the Dôme to reveal Napoleon I's tomb and the decorative paintings on the ceiling in a new light.

  • Fun fact: The dome of the Les Invalides was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who also designed the Palace of Versailles.

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  • Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.

  • The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!

  • Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.

  • Watch in awe as lights, sound systems, and special effects illuminate the Dôme to reveal Napoleon I's tomb and the decorative paintings on the ceiling in a new light.

  • Fun fact: The dome of the Les Invalides was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who also designed the Palace of Versailles.

from €40
€38

5% off

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Napoleon Dome of the Invalides Semi-Private Small Group Guided Tour

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
2 hours
2 more
  • On a small group semi-private tour consisting of fewer than 8 participants, explore Dome of the Invalides with an expert English-speaking guide.

  • Go into Tomb and see the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte, along with a tribute to the man who played a significant role in the French Revolution.

  • Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat, military coats, and other personal belongings.

  • Explore the exhibits featuring maps, medals, and sculptures depicting the D-Day Landings in Normandy and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.

  • Fun fact: Napoleon's bicorne hat, with its two-pointed design, symbolized his authority. Worn with one point forward and one backward, it's iconic of his image.

More details

  • On a small group semi-private tour consisting of fewer than 8 participants, explore Dome of the Invalides with an expert English-speaking guide.

  • Go into Tomb and see the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte, along with a tribute to the man who played a significant role in the French Revolution.

  • Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat, military coats, and other personal belongings.

  • Explore the exhibits featuring maps, medals, and sculptures depicting the D-Day Landings in Normandy and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.

  • Fun fact: Napoleon's bicorne hat, with its two-pointed design, symbolized his authority. Worn with one point forward and one backward, it's iconic of his image.

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€132.50

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About Army Museum

Stepping into the Paris Army Museum is like opening a historical tome, where the pages are lined with France's military past. Housed in the stately Les Invalides, it offers a unique lens into the nation's martial legacy through its vast collections of over 500,000 artifacts. Explore this museum at your leisurely pace!

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Address
129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
Also known as
Invalides
Year opened
1905
Visitor’s per year
1500000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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