Musée du Louvre

Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre embraces eight centuries of French history. Intended as a universal museum since its creation in 1793, its collections – among the finest in the world – span several thousands of years and a territory that extends from America to the confines of Asia. The Louvre is a universal museum with eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Paintings; Sculptures; Decorative Arts; Prints and Drawings; and Islamic Art. Some 35,000 works of art are on display, including world-famous masterpieces such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Seated Scribe, the Winged Bulls of Khorsabad, the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s Slaves, and parts of the palace, such as the Napoleon III Apartments, are works of art in their own right. A ninth department, devoted to Byzantine and Eastern Christian Art, is being created and is scheduled to open in 2025.

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The Louvre's Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities takes visitors on a journey through the history of the Olympics, presenting some remarkable pieces that shed light on the importance of sport to the Greeks in ancient times, providing a valuable insight into the thousand-year-old legacy of the Olympic Games.

Opening times and prices

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.

Online booking of a visit is strongly recommended, including for visitors who are entitled to free admission and for holders of a museum access card.
The Musée du Louvre is free of charge 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 recipients of minimum social benefits.
The Louvre Museum is free for all on the first Friday of each month from 6pm to 9.45pm (except in July and August).
See the complete list of free admission https://www.louvre.fr/visiter/horaires-tarifs#conditions-de-gratuite

Between €9 and €12, combined ticket with access to the museum at €26.

Admission to the Louvre gives you access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, as well as at the Eugène-Delacroix National Museum the same day and the day after your visit to the Louvre (for 48 hours).
Ticket booked online (recommended) with time slot on https://www.ticketlouvre.fr: €17/adult.

The cost of booking a visit (including speaking rights) is €70. The individual ticket for admission to the museum is €17, except for free admission. Each visitor must be in possession of a paid or free admission ticket.

The Louvre Museum will remain open during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, except on 25 and 26 July (Louvre Museum and Tuileries Gardens) and 28 August (Tuileries Gardens).

Open until 9pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Louvre Museum is open every day from 9am to 6pm, except Tuesdays. Open until 9pm on Fridays. Nocturne free of charge on the 1st Friday of the month (except in July and August). Entrance to the museum is via the Pyramid for individuals; the Richelieu access is reserved for groups and Louvre loyalty card holders.

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• Easter Monday
• Easter
• 14 July
• 8 May
• 11 November
• Whit Monday

• Free
• Late opening

Services

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

English, Spanish, Italian

The museum offers workshops and tours for all ages from 4 years old, tours of the collections and talks for adults as well as tours in English. From April and throughout the summer, the museum also offers guided tours in Spanish and Italian.

Bistro Benoit, Café Mollien, the Café Richelieu/Angelina, Café Marly, Terrasse Colbert, Goguette, Comptoir du Louvre, Starbuck Café des Maronniers, Terrasse de Pomone, Pavillon des Tuileries, Rosa Bonheur la crêperie, roulette gourmande Eric Kayser, Petit Plisson aux Tuileries, Glacier Petits fermiers.

The hundreds of windows in the Palais offer unique views over the Seine, the Cour Napoléon, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, the Pont Neuf and the rue de Rivoli.

German, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian

Audio Guide available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (5€).
Museum map available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

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Second empire

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.

Sustainable approach

The Louvre intends to position itself as a major public player in the region in terms of both low-carbon issues and social and cultural issues. As an example of its commitment to CSR, the Musée du Louvre has been awarded the ISO 50001 label for its energy management system.

• Paris Action Climat

Disability

Priority access

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

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Adapted activities and workshops

Loan of wheelchairs

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

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