Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Paris's Army Museum (Musée de l'Armée) is one of the three largest arms museums in the world, and home to one of the biggest military history and art collections on the planet. None other than Napoleon Bonaparte has been resting here since 1861, in his tomb. Get priority entrance into this military-minded collection of arms, armor, and art.The Artillery Museum has a vast collection of artillery pieces collected during the Revolution. Pose beside a cannon for a selfie and imagine Napoleon doing the same. Well, he would've, if he could've - he was known for being a bit vain.The , which contains Napoleon I's tomb, was built between 1677 and 1706 and its 110-meter golden dome stretches up into the Paris skies. His son and brothers rest here too, and the laurel crown and inscriptions represent the Empire's greatest victories.In the Old Department you'll see armor and weapons from the 13th to the 17th century. Items related to major figures of French history, from Francis I to Louis XIII, will help you imagine what it might have been like to be at war during those times. Likewise, in the Modern Department, revisit the bloodiest battles, snoop inside the life of soldiers and see how technologies have changed throughout the years. Get priority entrance to one of Paris's most popular museums, and get a front-row seat for some of history's bloodiest encounters.

Highlights

• See Napoleon's tomb in the impressive Dôme des Invalides and learn what weapons were used in each of the many wars
• Relive the political, military, social and industrial history of France with several exhibitions in various themed rooms
• Get priority entrance to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.4 million visitors in 2015

What's included

• Access to permanent exhibitions
• Access to the Dome and Napoleon's tomb
• Access to Plans-reliefs museum
• Access to the Museum of the Order of Liberation
• Access to the temporary exhibitions
• Discounted Night Entry, if selected (see additional info)
• Downloadable audio guide app

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. Ticketing counter
3. Your booking is confirmed. Final Ticket will be sent to you separately. Please present either mobile or printed Final Ticket for redemption.

What to expect

Things to note

• Restriction: Big bags & suitcases aren't allowed inside and there are no lockers available
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
• Free: under-18s, job seekers & RSA recipients
• For EU citizens under 26: free for permanent collection only. Reduced available onsite for exhibitions
• The security check is mandatory for all visitors
• Last admission: 30 minutes before closing

Terms & conditions

Skip the line and show your smartphone ticket at the ticket holders line. Opening Hours April - October: 10:00 - 18:00 November - March: 10:00 - 17:00 Last admission 30 minutes before closing time Getting There Metro: La Tour Maubourg, line 8 Balard - Créteil, Avenue de la Motte-Piquet; or Invalides, line 8 Balard - Créteil, rue de l'Université. More Information: