Manet, Renoir, Monet... Buying a ticket to the Musée d'Orsay will give you the chance to see some of the most famous impressionist paintings in the world. The perfect plan in Paris for art lovers!
Ticket to the Musée d'Orsay
Welcome to the Musée d'Orsay! With your ticket, you'll be able to visit the rooms of one of the most famous art galleries in Paris. This museum is located in the former building of the Orsay railway station, inaugurated in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
In its rooms, you can admire paintings from the 19th century, specifically from the period between 1848 and 1914. Did you know that the Musée d'Orsay houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the world? It's made up of no less than 5,000 paintings.
During your visit, you'll find masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Renoir, Degas, and Monet, as well as a large collection of sculptures, decorative arts, and architectural elements. You'll never stop learning!
Opening Hours
The Musée d'Orsay is open at the following times:
- Tuesday to Sunday: from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Last admission is at 5 pm.
- Thursdays: open until 9:45 pm, with the last admission being at 9 pm. On Thursday July 18, August 1, and August 15, 2024 the museum is open from 9:30 am - 6 pm, without the evening schedule.
Special Holiday Hours: On Tuesday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, the museum will close at 5 pm. The last entry to the exhibitions will be at 4 pm, and the galleries will begin closing at 4:30 pm. The museum will remain closed on December 25 and January 1.
Temporary Exhibitions
Your ticket grants you access to all exhibitions, but not with priority access, so you'll have to wait in line if you wish to visit the temporary showings.
Free Admission
Admission to the Musée d'Orsay in Paris is free for the following groups:
- Under 18 years of age.
- Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
- Disabled visitors with an accompanying person.
Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. A reservation is still required in order to visit.
For the free tickets mentioned above, you'll have to go to the museum's ticket office with a supporting document justifying your free admission.
Additional Info
Please note that these rates are € 1 (US$ 1.13) higher than the box office prices, as they guarantee you a spot and avoid the need to wait in line.
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