Place · Louvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsay
Louvre MuseumMusée du Louvre
Book a timed slot, go in at opening and choose two or three wings: the Mona Lisa room is a crush after 10:30; the museum is closed on Tuesdays.Book a timed slot, go in at opening and choose two or three wings: the Mona Lisa room is a crush after 10:30 AM; the museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 150–210 min
- p95 300 min
- Price
- about €22 (≈ US$30)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- the first slot
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Louvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsay: forbidden
- Book a slot
- Closed Tuesday
- Choose 2–3 wings
- Go the first slot
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Crowded at peak
- Works with kids
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- Paris ↗The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle and the Eiffel Tower sell timed entry: book the slot on the official site before you go, and remember that the Louvre closes on Tuesdays and the Musée d'Orsay on Mondays.
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go the first slot
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Tue · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about €22 (≈ US$30) (check)
- Child: free (check)
free under 18 (check)
- Time to spend
- 150–210 min · up to 300 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Closed Tuesdays; book a timed slot for the day and time.
- Security queue is separate from the ticket queue.
- The Mona Lisa room is a crush after 10:30.The Mona Lisa room is a crush after 10:30 AM.
- Large bags are refused; use the free cloakroom for small items.
- Ticket prices for visitors from outside the EU/EEA rose in 2026 (check).
Best time of day
Go the first slot. Plan 150–210 min inside.
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Time on site
Minimum
90min
Worthwhile
150min
Typical
210min
p95
300min
Opening hours and late-opening nights vary; not printed until verified. Closed one day a week.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult standard: Official site, timed
- Non-EU adult: Official site
- Under 18 and EU under 26: Official site or gate with ID
- Guided tour: Operators
- Queues
- Closed Tuesdays; book a timed slot for the day and time.
- Security queue is separate from the ticket queue.
- Book the first timed slot online and arrive 20 minutes early for security.
- Adult standard: Timed slot shortens the queue.
- Free days
Free entry days in Paris (pick Paris in the tool; check)
- Dress code
- Shoes: Shoes on.
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags refused; free cloakroom for small items.
- Lockers or cloakroom Free cloakroom for small bags.
- Photos
- Allowed without flash; not of some restricted rooms.
- Drones and tripods banned.
- What's closed
- TuesdaysThe museum is closed every Tuesday.
- 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 DecClosed on these dates.
- Late openingcheckLate opening on some evenings; confirm on the official site.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult standard | about €22 (≈ US$30) (check) | Official site, timed | Timed slot shortens the queue. |
| Non-EU adult | higher rate from 2026 (check) | Official site | Same. |
| Under 18 and EU under 26 | free (check) | Official site or gate with ID | Book a free slot. |
| Guided tour | about €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) (check) | Operators | Entry included. |
Inside, in order
Mona Lisa (Denon wing)
20 minA small painting behind glass; the room is packed.
Winged Victory and Venus de Milo
20 minSculpture on the Denon and Sully sides.
Egyptian antiquities
45 minThe best-loved rooms for children.
Richelieu wing and Napoleon III apartments
45 minLess busy.
Medieval Louvre
20 minThe old moat and walls in the basement.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- packed
- Leave by
- 12:3012:30 PM
- Closing buffer
- 240′
Workable but crowded; keep the queue rule in mind.
- You are still on the approach after 10:30, when the slope below Louvre Museum fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 16:30. Closing hours vary by day; late openings exist.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Book the first timed slot online and arrive 20 minutes early for security.
- 2Enter by the Pyramid, or by the Carrousel or Passage Richelieu if the Pyramid line is long.
- 3Choose two or three wings in advance (for example Denon, Sully and Richelieu highlights), and use the museum map.
- 4Take a break at a café; leave by lunch or return after 15:00.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Exit
- unknown
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- unknown
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Queues at the pyramid peak 10:30–14:00; after 15:00 galleries thin.Queues at the pyramid peak 10:30 AM–2:00 PM; after 3:00 PM galleries thin.
- Sensory load
- 4/5
- Exposure
Bailouts
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Louvre Pyramid courtyard (Cour Napoléon)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesSome stairs; lifts are available.
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yesLifts and free wheelchair loan (check).
- Stroller: yes · yesStroller loan (check).
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in galleries.
Lifts throughout; distances are long.
Step-free route
- 1Use the Passage Richelieu or the accessible entrance (check).
- 2Lifts reach all wings; ask staff for the map.
- 3Book a free wheelchair loan (check).
Combine with
- 3 minTuileries Garden — Shade and chairs.
- 3 minCafé Marly · eat — Terrace lunch.
- 8 minPalais Royal — Arcades and a quiet garden.
- 8 minAngelina · eat — Hot chocolate and pastry.
- 20 minMusée d'Orsay — Across the river.
Walk the Louvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsay area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid and courtyard | Late afternoon | Glass reflects the palace. |
| Winged Victory staircase | Morning | Stand back on the stair. |
| Carrousel arch and the Tuileries | Sunset | Look west. |
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside the galleries.
With kids
- with kids
- Choose short lists: Egyptian rooms, the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo; take breaks.
- child price
- free under 18 (check)
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Several in the Hall Napoléon and galleries. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | yes | Free cloakroom for small bags. |
| Café or food | yes | Cafés and restaurants inside. |
| Drinking water | yes | Fountains in the courtyard. |
| Seating | yes | Benches in galleries. |
| Wi-Fi | check | Limited. |
| Card or IC payment | yes | Cards. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Peak crowds | Queues from 10:00.Queues from 10:00 AM. | check |
| Winter | Quiet | Short lines. | check |
| Easter and Christmas | Busy weeks | Book two weeks ahead. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | good | A must for art lovers if planned. |
| Families | caution | Overwhelming; choose one wing. |
| Wheelchair users | good | Lifts and loans. |
| Photographers | ok | Some rooms limit photos. |
| Crowd-averse | poor | Unless you go at opening or in winter. |
Skip it if
- You have less than two hours: choose the Orsay or a smaller museum.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is the Louvre good for kids?
Yes with a short list and breaks.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is the Louvre closed on Tuesdays?
Yes.
Do I need a timed ticket?
Yes; book on the official site.
How long do I need?
90 minutes minimum; 3 hours is normal.
Can I take large bags?
No; use the free cloakroom for small bags.
How do I avoid the queue?
Book the first slot and use a side entrance.
Is it worth the money?
Yes if you plan the wings; no if you wander.
Where is the Mona Lisa?
In the Denon wing, first floor; it is small and crowded.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterLouvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsaynearest point: Louvre Pyramid courtyard (Cour Napoléon)10 m · 1 min walk
- EatCafé Marly180 m · 3 min walk
- ClusterÎle de la Cité & Latin Quarter680 m · 11 min walk
- PlaceSainte-Chapelle790 m · 13 min walk
- PlaceMusée d'Orsay810 m · 13 min walk
- EatAngelina tea room (Rivoli)810 m · 13 min walk
Sources
- officialOfficial site