*** (09/11/2017 20:03)
We really enjoyed this museum and feel it is under recognized. This museum is large and contains so much. You can see armor of all varieties even some from other countries. There are a few of the past Kings armor and some from when they were boys. The weapons are so detailed and ornate and we spent a great deal of time here and are so glad we came.

Napoleon's tomb is cool and all, but I found the exhibits way more interesting... especially the medieval ones and the WWI exhibit.

Other than that it is a lovely building and the exhibits are very well laid out, you do not get lost or have to branch off to see everything. I PERSONALLY PREFER A LINEAR EXPERIENCE IN MUSEUMS.

It'll take about 4-6 hrs to see everything with the audioguide, so arrive early and plan on spending the entire day here if you want to get the most out of it. There are cafes and stuff inside as well.

*** (06/09/2017 01:35)
Excellent museum. No crowds. Very extensive collection of medieval era, Napoleonic era, and the modern era's weaponry, armor, and other French war artifacts. Layout is great, staff is very friendly, and the exhibits are very informative.

*** (01/11/2017 10:00)
If you are a fan of anything military related, you need to visit this place. To be honest though I think there would be something in here to attract everyone. We saw less than half of what they had and it was great. My boyfriend really enjoyed seeing the WWI and WWII exhibitions, and getting to see and hear about the wars from a French perspective. I enjoyed seeing all the uniforms of the different countries and squadrons, as well as looking at the various styles of propaganda used thtoughout the wars.

*** (30/10/2017 16:00)
Perfect museum for those who like history and warfare. The museum itself its lost in time, and the moment when you enter till the exit is an awesome time travel. Without any doubt, one of the best museums and building in Paris.

*** (21/11/2016 00:56)
Fantastic. If you are a fan of history this is a MUST. We ended up going kinda by accident. It was one of my favorite museums in Paris. Wonderfully extensive exhibits. Very well laid out.

*** (21/12/2016 05:50)
Very fascinating and grand museum, with tons of history and education. There is something here for everyone, with exhibits ranging from Middle Ages to WWII. Napoleon's Tomb was also imposing and quite imperial. I've seen pictures of it many times, but those photographs don't do the place justice. Seeing the grandeur in person took my breath away.

*** (07/09/2017 07:19)
10 min wait. Pay for the audio tour-it explains a lot about the tomb area and some good info in the museum part. Allow 3 hours to get a good view. Really enjoyed this

*** (29/07/2017 05:10)
We spent an entire day going through the available museums in this campus. There's a lot to see. A lot. Just when we thought we're done, we'd happen upon another corridor lined with more items and weapons. I won't lie, after a while it all blended together, but we still enjoyed it.

*** (23/09/2017 16:13)
Really cool military museum, and also houses the tomb of Napoleon. An amazing sight, the tomb in the chapel under a dome surrounded by bas reliefs of his accomplishments. The museum has a great collection of antique arms and armor, as well as a decent world war tour (both 1 and 2) but pales in comparison to the imperial wat museum in London. Nonetheless, it is a huge and impressive structure with a great collection and worth your time to tour (located within Les Invalides)

*** (30/11/2016 01:02)
An unknown gem. Incredible review of the history of Europe and the tools used in wars over the years. We spent four hours here. It's really a spectacular place with well-designed exhibits that focus on both the military as well as the economic and cultural impacts and causes for war over the centuries. Personal favorite: the many sets of armor used by Louis XIII (XIV?) as he was growing up. It looked like a garage sale yet told a frightening story at the same time.

If you answer yes to any one of the questions, this is the place for you. Devote at least 4 hours if you are not planning to make a speed run (which I do not recommend).

*** (15/12/2016 02:04)
This Museum is a must if you have an interest in military or Napoleonic history - it is amazing! It includes Napoleon's tomb and France's complete military history. Set aside an entire day if you want to see it fully. There is a great gift shop and eatery however the Noel Markets were on when we visited so we drank mulled wine and cheese baguettes! Do expect to have all your bags searched upon entry - this is the norm now in France. You will need to have your ticket scanned each time you enter a different exhibit and you may have your bags checked again. It is a large museum and like most has rotating exhibits. Currently it is the Secret Wars.

*** (06/09/2017 16:32)
Amazing museum! One of the best displays I have ever seen put together. My only regret is not allotting enough time to see everything.

One problem was a great majority of the info regarding the exhibits were in French only. You would get the name in French, English, German etc., but the explanation part would be in just French. I used Google Translate instant translation to some extent, but this is definitely a shortcoming for this place.

*** (11/11/2017 14:42)
Do medieval weapons and armours interest you?
Are you interested in seeing some of the finest craftsmanship in military equipment history?
Do you like cannons? Bigger cannons? And huge ass mortars?
Does the history of WW1 interest you in any way?
Are you keen to see the equipment, weapons, tools and vehicles from WW2 era?
Would you like to see the enormous tomb of Napoleon under an enormous dome?

*** (01/02/2017 06:35)
Exhibits were slightly limited due to the space, but they did show some unique things from French history. Napoleon tomb was also breathtaking.