Napoleon the Strategist Exhibition - Army Museum
from April 6 to July 22, 2018

What to expect

Presented at the heart of a historic military landmark, the Napoleon the Strategist exhibition was the perfect way to honor the military genius of the first emperor. Within the walls of this former Invalides complex, the visit begins with a discovery of his many campaigns. In a meteoric rise, Napoleon Bonaparte, an artillery officer turned divisional general and then commander of the Grande Armée, achieved successive victories and built an Empire. Some 200 collection items, along with numerous multimedia presentations, invite visitors to fully immerse themselves in the art of war. Maps, paintings, uniforms, and manuscripts all tell the story of this spirit of conquest and strategic genius. Pyramids, Austerlitz, Jena—these are familiar battle names, and the journey may culminate with a commemorative finale. Indeed, at the Army Museum - Les Invalides, under the Dome Church, lies the monumental tomb of the emperor, surrounded by twelve marble-carved Victories.

Opening Hours

	Opening Hours of the Army Museum - Invalides
April 1 to October 31	Every day from 10 AM to 6 PM
November 1 to March 31	Every day from 10 AM to 5 PM

- Due to the organization of the Paris E-prix 2018, the museum and the Invalides site will be closed on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, 2018. - The Charles de Gaulle Historical Hall is closed every Monday. - The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25. - On the first Monday of each month: only the Dome Church (tomb of Napoleon I), the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides, the ongoing temporary exhibition, and the artillery pathway of the Cour d'Honneur are accessible. - On the first Monday of July, August, and September, the entire museum is open except for the Charles de Gaulle Historical Hall. - During the Christmas holidays and winter break, the museum is open until 5:30 PM. - On Tuesdays from April to September, the Dome Church, the modern department, and the ongoing temporary exhibition are open until 9 PM. - In July and August, the Dome Church (tomb of Napoleon I) is open until 7 PM.

Prices

• Full price (18 years and older): €12
• Cancellation policy: tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable.

Reduced price at €10 (available only at the ticket counters) for:

• Veterans
• SNCF "Large Family" cardholders
• Groups of 10 or more, by reservation
• Holders of the Paris Visite Pass (valid card and coupon)
• Reserve military personnel (upon presentation of military ID)

Free admission with proof for:

• Young people under 18
• Job seekers residing in the European Union
• Recipients of social welfare (proof less than 6 months old) residing in France
• Disabled visitors and one accompanying person per disabled visitor
• Journalists residing in the European Union
• Members of ICOM and ICOMOS
• Civil personnel of the Ministry of Defense
• French and foreign military personnel (in uniform)
• Members of the Friends of the Army Museum Society
• Young people aged 18 to 25 who are nationals or residents of the European Union and holders of the Education Pass: free access to the permanent collections, the Dome Church, the tomb of Napoleon I, the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides, the Charles de Gaulle Historical Hall, as well as the Museum of the Order of Liberation and the Museum of Relief Maps. To visit the temporary exhibition, they must purchase a ticket for €5 at the counters.

NB: All visitors entitled to free access to the museum must obtain a "free ticket" at the counters.

Practical Information

• Elevators are available to access the museum areas.
• People with mobility difficulties can borrow a wheelchair from the ticket desks on the Esplanade des Invalides side and the Vauban square side.
• Lockers are available for free.
• Restrooms are accessible within the museum.

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