Museum · Paris · Updated on 1 November 2026.

The Army Museum in Paris

The Army Museum is a museum in Paris, France. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 90 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

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The story

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Audio tour · The Army Museum

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You're standing at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, home of the Musée de l'Armée, France's army museum. Start by looking at the golden dome. Beneath it lies the tomb of Napoleon. King Louis Philippe had the emperor's remains brought back to Paris in 1840, and after a state funeral Napoleon was laid to rest under this dome.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Apr-Oct: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Apr-Sep: Tu 21:00+; Jan 1 off; May 1 off; Dec 25 off
Wheelchair: Accessible
Visitors: 1,252,095 a year (2019)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near The Army Museum

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Hôtel des Invalides · 140 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Army Museum open?

Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Apr-Oct: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Apr-Sep: Tu 21:00+; Jan 1 off; May 1 off; Dec 25 off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is The Army Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 90 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at The Army Museum, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.