Past exhibitions

Napoleon is no more

To celebrate the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon, the Musée de l’Armée is proposing to examine the major themes surrounding the death of Napoleon by switching perspectives and by calling in new scientific disciplines (archaeology, medicine, chemistry) in order to complete already known historical sources.

Date de l'évenement : From Wednesday 19 May 2021
to Sunday 31 October 2021
Horaires de l'évenement : Every day from 10 am to 6 pm

Exhibition

Napoleon? Encore!

This contemporary art tour evokes the figure of Napoleon as well as his legacy. Thirty contemporary artists received carte blanche to question this symbolic and historical figure.

Date de l'évenement : From Wednesday 19 May 2021
to Sunday 13 February 2022
Horaires de l'évenement : Every day from 10 am to 6 pm

Exhibition • Exposition

France in 1940

In addition to the Battle of France and Appeal of 18 June, 1940 was a highly eventful year and a decisive episode in France’s history.

Date de l'évenement : From Thursday 17 September 2020
to Sunday 10 January 2021
Horaires de l'évenement : Every day from 10am to 6pm

Exhibition

Playmobil at the Invalides: History... Forward, March!

Relive the great moments of France’s military history reconstructed using Playmobil figure.

Date de l'évenement : From Thursday 19 December 2019
to Sunday 5 January 2020
Lieu de l'évenement : Salle Turenne

Exhibition

A Salute to Style

The connection between bellicose fury and the military aspiration to beauty is not always obvious. Yet warlike zeal is often linked to gaining power, bringing with it the duty of distinction and a taste for prestige.

Date de l'évenement : From Thursday 10 October 2019
to Sunday 26 January 2020
Horaires de l'évenement : Every day from 10am to 5pm

Exhibition • Exposition

Eisenhower - de Gaulle. From friendship to alliance in war and peace

On 1 June, an exhibition in the Perpignan corridor charts the shared destinies of Eisenhower and de Gaulle. This exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the Musée de l’Armée, the Fondation Charles de Gaulle and the Eisenhower Presidential Library. This event is also generously supported by The First Alliance, an American foundation.

Date de l'évenement : From Saturday 1 June 2019
to Sunday 29 September 2019
Lieu de l'évenement : Perpignan corridor