The Army Health Service Museum...
The Army Health Service Museum is a museum of contemporary history whose mission is to preserve, exhibit and transmit to the general public the various components of medicine to the armed forces. For more than three centuries, the Army Health Service has distinguished itself by its adaptability, its spirit of innovation and the dedication of its staff. Over the course of the museum, this essential mission of support of the armed forces, from the relief of the fighter to follow-up care and rehabilitation, is presented through collections of a wide variety: surgical instruments, uniforms, models, paintings… Various conflicts are thus addressed, from Napoleonic battles to contemporary external operations, allowing to understand the evolution of military medicine until today.
...in Val-de-Grâce
The collections of the Army Health Service Museum are on display in the Val-de-Grâce Abbey. During your visit, you will discover the architecture of the cloister, the chapter room and the church of Val-de-Grâce, a true jewel of the Great Century.
Your visit
The visit is free, no reservation is necessary for this event.
Points-paroles of 10-15 minutes are proposed at different times of the visit to discover the history of the Army Health Service, the collections and the architecture of the abbey and the church of Val-de-Grâce.