Musée d'Orsay

Internationally renowned for its rich collection of Impressionist art, the Musée d'Orsay also displays all Western artistic creation from 1848 to 1914. Its collections represent all expressive forms, from painting to architecture, as well as sculpture, the decorative arts and photography. You're sure to be dazzled by the beauty of the place: a train station that looks like a palace, inaugurated for the 1900 Universal Exposition.

At the end of 2011, the museum reopened all of its entirely renovated spaces as well as some new rooms: an additional 400 m² for the Pavillon Amont, Post-Impressionist artists at the heart of the museum, the redesign of the Impressionists gallery, a new temporary exhibition space, plus a new 'aquatic' decor for the Café des Hauteurs, designed by Brazilian designers, the Campana Brothers.

Did you know?
The Musée d'Orsay, famous for its art collections and remarkable architecture, was the venue for Olympic events at the 1900 Paris Games, with a grand banquet organised by the organising committee for the shooting events, and at the 1924 Games, when the Palais d'Orsay hosted a reception for the international federations, marking its involvement in Olympic history.

Opening times and prices

Under 18s

Free admission for everyone the first Sunday of every month. Free for under 26 year olds from countries within the European Union and for primary and secondary school teachers (except temporary exhibitions). Free for jobseekers. Direct and free access to those holding the Carte Blanche and MuséO membership cards, as well as members of the 'amis' of the Musée d'Orsay. Bookings can be made by filling out a form online.

€6 / €4.50 (concessions)

Museum ticket + exhibition: €16/€13 (concessions).
Concessions: 18-25 year olds who are not EU nationals or long-term residents, for all after 4:30pm except Thursdays and Saturdays, for all on Thursdays after 6pm.

Booking necessary for all groups, with or without tour guides.
Entry from Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am to 4pm and until 8pm on Thursdays.
Book by phone: +33 (0)1 53 63 04 50 from Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am-2:45pm.

Open until 9:45pm on Thursdays.

Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am-6pm; Thursday 9.30am-9.45pm

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• Easter
• 1 January
• 14 July
• 8 May
• 11 November

• Free for young people and children
• Free
• Late opening

Services

• Member of Paris Museum Pass
• Restaurant
• Shop/bookshop
• Educational activities
• Visitor support

Practical art workshops: guided tours with tour guide or young artist; fun itineraries or shows for the family; for children over 5 years and teenagers up to 18yrs, there are hundreds of ways to discover or rediscover the museum.
Information and bookings: +33 (0)1 53 63 04 50.

Restaurant of the Musée d'Orsay: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am to 5:45pm (groups welcome at 11:45) and open until 9:30pm on Thursdays.
Tea room: 2:45pm to 5:45pm.
Café Campana: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, Thursday, 10am-9pm.

Audio guides are available in French, German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian (€5).
Application "Le musée d'Orsay en famille" available for tablets (€5).

Disability

Priority access

Accessible entrance
Trained staff
Accessible toilets
Adapted exhibition spaces
Tactile tours
Tours in LL, LPC, or LSF
Adapted mediation service

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Adapted activities and workshops

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

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