Military Museums in Paris

Military Museums in Paris, France

Military Museums in Paris

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What travellers are saying

  • Lenny H
    Auckland, New Zealand795 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great journey through history. So much to see and read. The museum is totally bilingual. Not a place where I’d take young children.
    Written 15 February 2024
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  • RonL40
    Utica, NY3,565 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had been to the precursor of the Museum many years ago and found it pedantic, with a warehouse full of exhibits and little human content. The Museum now is a wonder.... a beautifully curated examination of France in the years before and during World War II. The story is told through the lives of two men, LeClerc and Moulin. Wonderful way to learn about the Resistance, life during the war, the deportations and much more. A very personal, very human story that is a signpost that suggests how other museums should create their exhibits. Masterpiece curatorial work. Bravo.
    Written 26 November 2023
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  • Victoria
    188 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum isn't for everyone. Information is only in French, and if you don't have at least a passing interest in chivalric orders, there probably won't be much here to interest you.

    But if you do, this museum is wonderful. You can find military decorations from all over the world, French field marshal's batons, and decorations belonging to Napoleon and his family. If you're into military history, it's a nice compliment to the Musee de l'Armee.

    Free entrance, right across from the Musee d'Orsay.
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Steve R
    Temecula, CA2,149 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This ended up being the best Museum of our trip. Being a military fan it was MUCH more than expected. First of it is HUGE! The artifacts are top notch. I mean they have napoleon's horse on display. Absolutely magnificent weapons displays all the way back to the 1400's. Believe me when I say you can't miss this. We spent double the time here compared to The Louvre.
    Written 14 May 2017
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  • Locutus
    Zurich, Switzerland277 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a very surprising find when we were at Invalides. It’s on the 4th floor of a wing (same wing where the temporary SAS exhibition is). The detail and size of the models are amazing. They must have been extremely valuable in terms of military strategy in the past.

    There is also a section of the museum which shows how the maps were made and restored etc.
    Written 23 December 2022
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  • AlexanderD
    Jackson, NJ4,615 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a small museum located within the Invalides. It is separate admission but is covered by the Paris Museum Pass if you have it (I did). The collection was interesting and informative and worth a few minutes especially if you have the museum pass.
    Written 24 August 2023
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