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

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Get skip the line access to Musée de l'armée (the Army Museum) Paris' national military museum located in Les Invalides for an immersive historical experience.

Highlights

Get priority entrance to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, (and one of the three biggest museums in the world!) with over 1.4 million visitors in 2015
See the amazing collection of French military treasures, beginning with the late Middle Ages, all the way up to World War II.
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 heros, including Napolean Bonaparte
Did you know? The French national flag is raised and lowered from the top of the dome of Les Invalides every day at 8 am and sunset, respectively.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 28 Mar, 2025.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, Spain, Canada and over 42 countries have loved this experience

Rosalind

5/5

May, 2024

Always wanted to see Napoleon s tomb. Amazing! The extensive military history of France was excellent, covering from the French Revolution through the first and second world wars.

Martin

5/5

May, 2024

La qualité des expositions, les explications. Nous adorons l'histoire et nous avons beaucoup aimé contempler votre collection d'objets. Le tombeau, le cheval ainsi que tous les autres. Le bâtiment est un joyau.

Leandra

3/5

May, 2024

This expereince was fantastic starting with the train ride from France which was a cool expereince iteself. The tour guide was waitibg for us when we arrived. We had a semi-private tour (one other family) and a very nice private vehichlr driving us. The tour guide was AMAZING! He was extremely knowledgable, providing visuals at each stop. There were multiple stops and each one was spectacular. The guide was also flexible, allowing us to have a say in our tour. This tour was well worth the money.

Guerrier

3/5

Apr, 2024

The requirement to present free tickets for minor children annoyed me and wasted my time. I didn't even have the option of ordering these free tickets online! What a shame! I can understand the desire to know more about the museum's attendance figures, but in this case it would be better to issue paying tickets at the same time.

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Priya

4/5

Apr, 2024

It was easy breezy and straight forward loved the tomb and the antique weapons. Note you do have to get $0 free tickets at the counter for the kids.

Ticket Validity

These tickets are valid until 28 Mar, 2025.

Your experience

One of the top three armaments museums worldwide, the Army Museum in Paris is also home to one of the largest collections of military artifacts and history on the planet. In his tomb, none other than Napoleon Bonaparte has lain since 1861. Receive first access to this collection of weapons, armor, and artwork aimed towards the military.

Napoleon I's tomb is housed within the 110-meter golden dome of the Dôme des Invalides, a structure that was constructed between 1677 and 1706 and reaches far into the Paris sky. The inscriptions and laurel crown commemorate the Empire's greatest triumphs, and his son and brothers also rest here.

You can find weapons and armor from the 13th to the 17th centuries in the Old Department. Artifacts featuring well-known French historical personalities, such as Louis XIII and Francis I, can help you envision what it might have been like to be at war in those eras. Similarly, explore the most violent conflicts, peek into soldiers' lives, and discover how technology has evolved over time in the Modern Department.

The visit to Historial Charles de Gaulle will allow you to experience an interactive multimedia space dedicated to the man the monument has been erected for. The next stop, at the Musee des Plans-Reliefs will allow you to have a look at an assortment of military models. Finally, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation will introduce you to the heroes of the Legion of Honor of France. Military and history buffs should not miss this journey.

Operating hours

Army Museum

Monday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	last entry 5:30 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.

Additional information

Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.