Families

Relive history with the family thanks to a rich collection weapons, uniforms, paintings, photographies, military equipments, flags, vehicles, armours, canons, sculptures and military tombs. The Musée de l’Armée (Hôtel of Les Invalides) offers a unique opportunity of a time and space travel from Middle Age to World War II. For example, you can discover the great historical figures who made their mark on Les Invalides, like Louis XIV and Napoleon I, or follow in the footsteps of the medieval knights.

Downloadable pedagogical ressources in English

Games booklets - Permanent collections

• Invalides Dome  (PDF - 1,3 Mo)
• World War II department (PDF - 1,52 Mo)

General presentation of a Department or the monument

• The dome church of les Invalides
• Ancient arms and armours Department
• Louis the XIVth to Napoleon Department
• World War I Department
• World War II Department

Exhibition Napoleon is no more (31/03/2021-31/10/2021)

• Exhibition booklet

In the permanent collections

Animations in French only

• Investigation games (age 7 and up): the visit to the Museum is combined with puzzles and challenges, turning children into detectives. Length: 1h30 to 2h.
• Story tours (age 7 and up): immersive activity with a storyteller, for children to learn about the life of a historical figure through the Museum's collections. Length: 1h30.
• Workshops (age 6 and up): after learning about the collections, the workshops offer a hands-on activity (creating a coat of arms, fantastical animal, etc.). Length: 2h.
• Guided tours (age 7 and up): a discovery tour of one of the Museum's departments. This tour encourages children to use their powers of observation. Length: 1h30.

Discover all the family activities available

In the temporary exhibition

Animations in French only

• Fun tours are available for families to discover the artworks and objects in the exhibition with a tour guide.
• Fun tours are available for families to discover the artworks and objects in the exhibition with a tour guide.
• Fun signs dotted throughout the exhibition help younger visitors to discover the exhibition.
• There is also a challenge for young ones so they can enjoy the visit along with the rest of the family.

See the family activities calendar (in French)

Do you want to explore independently with your family and plan your visit before you come? Download our online documentation:

Games booklets - Permanent collections

• Invalides Dome  (PDF - 1,3 Mo)
• World War II department (PDF - 1,52 Mo)

General presentation of a Department or the monument

• The dome church of les Invalides
• Ancient arms and armours Department
• Louis the XIVth to Napoleon Department
• World War I Department
• World War II Department

All the above activities can be chosen for a birthday event or a private tour (only in French).

• Wednesdays are for investigation games, workshops and guided tours.
• Saturdays are for story tours only.
• Sundays (from March 2019) are for investigation games, workshops and guided tours.
• Group of 15 children maximum. At least one accompanying adult must be present.

Prices: €7 per child and €14 per accompanying adult (1 adult required).
Information:  jeunes@musee-armee.fr

Please note: payment for a minimum of 12 children and 1 required adult.

The Le Carré des Invalides café-restaurant, near the ticket desk on the Place Vauban side, has menus for children and adults. The Petit Soldat set menu (up to age 12) consists of a sandwich or salad, a dessert and a drink for €8.5.

Download the café-restaurant menu (in french)