Musée de l'Armée – Invalides
Free for under-18s, and for under-26s living in the European Union or the European Economic Area (permanent collections); adults €17.
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About the venue
The Invalides museum tells France's military history, from knights to the Second World War, with Napoleon's tomb beneath the Dome. A game booklet and a family brochure are free downloads, as are teaching documents sorted by period.
Armour, uniforms and French history at Les Invalides, beneath the Dome
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Free resources
4 resources, all on the official siteNo resources in English for this venue, so all languages are shown.
Printable activities & games (2)
Printable activities & gamesTeaching pack: ancient weapons and armourTeaching resources on the Middle Ages and Renaissance to prepare a class visit.Ages 11-15 · FrenchOpen on musee-armee.fr(opens in a new tab)Printable activities & gamesTeaching pack: the Hôtel des Invalides and its DômeTeaching resources on the Hôtel des Invalides and its Dôme to prepare a class visit.Ages 9-12 · FrenchOpen on musee-armee.fr(opens in a new tab)
For your visit (2)
For your visitPDF"En famille au musée de l'Armée" brochurePDF brochure presenting the museum's family activities, to prepare or accompany a visit.Ages 3-12 · FrenchDownload from musee-armee.fr(opens in a new tab)For your visitPDF"Cap aux Invalides" visit bookletFree activity booklet guiding young visitors through riddles and observation games in the museum.Ages 6-12 · FrenchDownload from musee-armee.fr(opens in a new tab)
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