Invalides Army Museum : Opening Hours
Open daily from 10am to 6pm
Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
Dôme des Invalides, resting place of Napoleon I, inside the Army Museum in Paris.
About the Army Museum – Les Invalides
- Located within the historic Hôtel des Invalides, originally founded by Louis XIV to house wounded soldiers.
- Home to the Army Museum, covering French and international military history from antiquity to the 21st century.
- Visit the Dôme des Invalides, a breathtaking masterpiece of French Baroque architecture, where Napoleon Bonaparte rests under its golden dome.
- Discover two additional gems: the Musée des Plans-Reliefs (with incredible 3D historical military models) and the Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération, honoring heroes of WWII.
- Situated in the heart of Paris, easily accessible via metro lines 8 and 13 (Invalides or La Tour-Maubourg stations).
Opening Hours & Important Information
The museum is open every day from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Last admission typically 30 to 45 minutes before closing.
It is closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
Evening visits: Every first Friday of the month from 6pm to 10pm — explore all museum spaces in a more peaceful atmosphere.