It is strongly recommended that people benefiting from free entry book a time slot on https://www.ticketlouvre.fr
Under 18s go free, as do under 26 year olds from within the EU and teachers holding the 'Pass Education'. All under 26 year olds are entitled to free entry from 6pm on Fridays during late night openings.
We strongly recommend that you book your visit online, even if you are eligible for free admission or have a museum pass.
The Musée du Louvre is free for visitors under 18, under 26 who are nationals of a European Economic Area country, Paris Museum Pass holders, teachers, Ministry of Culture staff, ICOM members, jobseekers and those on minimum social benefits.
The Musée du Louvre is free for all on the 1st Friday of each month from 6pm to 9pm (except in July and August). Exceptional free admission for all visitors on July 14.
For the full list of free admission, visit: https://www.louvre.fr/visiter/horaires-tarifs#conditions-de-gratuite
Tickets for guided tours and workshops cost €12.
22 € for visitors who are residents or nationals of a European Economic Area country.
32 € for visitors who are neither residents nor nationals of a European Economic Area country.
These tickets also give access to the Musée Eugène Delacroix on the same day or the next day it is open.
Reservations and practical information at: https://www.louvre.fr/visiter/venir-en-groupe
The Musée du Louvre is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. It is open on all other public holidays, except when they fall on a Tuesday, the weekly closing day.
Open until 9pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Musée du Louvre is open daily, 9am-6pm, except Tuesdays. Nocturne until 9pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Free admission on the 1st Friday of the month (except July and August) and on July 14th.
Entrance to the museum is via the Pyramid or Carrousel for individual customers. Richelieu access is reserved for groups and Louvre loyalty cardholders.
English, Spanish, Italian
The museum offers workshops and tours for all ages from 4 upwards, as well as tours of the collections and lectures for adults. Tours in French, English, Spanish and Italian.
There are several cafés and restaurants in the museum: https://www.louvre.fr/visiter/restaurants-et-cafes
The Musée du Louvre ticket gives access to the Musée national Eugène-Delacroix on the day of booking at the Musée du Louvre and on the opening day that follows.
German, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Audioguides available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (6€).
Museum guide maps available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Russian.
To prepare for your visit, you can use the online tour itineraries and the interactive museum map.
Due to maintenance operations, some rooms may be closed during the week.
Perspective Carrousel du Louvre, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe. Les centaines de fenêtres du Palais offrent des points de vue uniques sur la Seine, la Cour Napoléon, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, le Pont Neuf et la rue de Rivoli.
The Louvre intends to position itself as a major public player in the region in terms of both low-carbon and social and cultural issues. Committed to a CSR approach, the Musée du Louvre has, for example, received ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system.
Priority access
Accessible entrance
Trained staff
Accessible reception
Accessible washrooms
Adapted exhibition areas
Tactile tours
Visits in LL, LPC or LSF
Adapted mediation service
Data verified by Paris je t'aime.
Adapted activities and workshops
Free for the accompanying person
Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID
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