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Louvre Museum — Tickets, Tours & Visitor Guide

Home to the Mona Lisa and over 380,000 works of art, the Louvre is the world’s most visited museum. Explore centuries of masterpieces across iconic galleries, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to French Renaissance paintings, in a stunning former royal palace.

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Louvre Museum exterior facade with fountain

Top Louvre Museum Tickets & Tours

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Louvre Museum Skip the line Ticket
Skip the Line

Louvre Museum Skip the line Ticket

from€22
  • Reserved-access entry to the Louvre
  • Highlights walking guide with expert
  • Bypass the long Pyramid entrance queue
2–3 hrsEnglish
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Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour
Small Group

Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour

from€69
  • Small group, max 6–8 visitors
  • Skip-the-line entry with expert guide
  • Covers Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & more
2–3 hrsEnglish
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Louvre Museum Mona Lisa Guided Tour
Mona Lisa

Louvre Museum Mona Lisa Guided Tour

from€79
  • Mona Lisa-focused expert-guided tour
  • Priority access plus iconic masterpieces
  • Skip the long Mona Lisa hall queue
2 hrsEnglish
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Louvre Museum Hosted Entry and Mona Lisa Audioguide
Audio Guide

Louvre Museum Hosted Entry and Mona Lisa Audioguide

from€35
  • Hosted entry with reserved time slot
  • Mona Lisa-focused audio commentary
  • Self-paced exploration at your rhythm
2–3 hrsAudio guide
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Louvre Museum Virtual Tour
Virtual

Louvre Museum Virtual Tour

from€18
  • Guided VR experience of the Louvre
  • Explore masterpieces in immersive 3D
  • Great pre-visit primer or alternative
1 hrVR experience
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Louvre Museum Private tour
Private Tour

Louvre Museum Private tour

from€189
  • Dedicated private guide for your group
  • Skip-the-line entry with custom route
  • Covers Mona Lisa & key masterpieces
2.5–3 hrsEnglish
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Plan Your Louvre Museum Visit

Essential details on hours, entrances, and getting there easily.

Louvre Museum Opening Hours

Louvre Museum Opening Hours

Open Wednesday to Monday, 9 AM to 6 PM, with late-night sessions until 9:45 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. Closed every Tuesday and on public holidays.

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Best Time to Visit the Louvre

Best Time to Visit the Louvre

Visit weekday mornings at 9:00 AM or Friday evenings after 7:00 PM. November–March offers the lowest crowds year-round.

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How to Get to the Louvre

How to Get to the Louvre

Metro, bus, and walking directions from central Paris for convenient and quick museum access from anywhere in the city.

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Louvre Accessibility

Louvre Accessibility

Free entry for disabled visitors with priority access. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, plus free wheelchair loans and full assistance services throughout.

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Best Louvre Entrance

Best Louvre Entrance

Skip the main pyramid queue and enter via Carrousel du Louvre or Passage Richelieu, cutting wait times from 30–60 minutes to under 10.

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Louvre Museum Official Website

Louvre Museum Official Website

The official Louvre site for booking timed-entry tickets, checking current opening hours, viewing exhibitions, and planning your visit route in advance.

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Insider Tips for Visiting the Louvre

Save time and see more with these practical visitor tips.

🎫Book timed-entry tickets online — The Louvre requires timed-entry reservations, even for free-admission visitors. Book on the official site to guarantee your preferred time slot.
🕐Visit Wednesday or Friday evenings — The museum stays open until 9:45 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, with noticeably thinner crowds after 6 PM — ideal for seeing the Mona Lisa without the crush.
🗺️Enter via Passage Richelieu — Skip the long Pyramid queue by using the Passage Richelieu entrance on Rue de Rivoli or the Carrousel du Louvre underground mall entrance.
🖼️Prioritize one or two wings — With over 35,000 works on display across 72,735 m², trying to see everything guarantees exhaustion. Pick Denon for masterpieces or Sully for Egyptian antiquities.
🆓Free entry on first Saturdays — Admission is free on the first Saturday evening of each month (6 PM–9:45 PM) and year-round for EU residents under 26.
📱Download the official Louvre app — The free app includes interactive maps, curated trails, and audio commentary for 600+ works — far more useful than a paper map in a building this vast.

What to See Inside the Louvre

Must-see masterpieces from the Mona Lisa to Winged Victory.

Top 20 Must-See Artworks

Top 20 Must-See Artworks

Discover the 20 most essential artworks at the Louvre, from ancient Greek sculptures like the dynamic Borghese Gladiator to Renaissance masterpieces, ensuring you don’t miss the museum’s crowning achievements.

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French Crown Jewels Display

French Crown Jewels Display

The Apollo Gallery remains closed following an October 2025 theft of eight Crown Jewel pieces valued at €88 million. Discover the story behind this historic heist and the remaining royal treasures.

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Egyptian Antiquities Collection

Egyptian Antiquities Collection

Explore over 50,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts spanning 5,000 years across two levels of the Sully Wing, from daily life and funerary practices to monumental architecture and the Great Sphinx of Tanis.

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Greek and Roman Antiquities

Greek and Roman Antiquities

Discover over 45,000 Greek, Etruscan, and Roman artifacts including the iconic Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, plus extensive collections of vases, sculpture, and Roman portraiture.

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Lesser-Known Masterpieces Worth Seeing

Lesser-Known Masterpieces Worth Seeing

Skip the crowds at famous works and discover lesser-known masterpieces including Vermeer’s Astronomer, the Sleeping Hermaphrodite, and the Napoleon III Apartments, offering quiet viewing time and unique art experiences.

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Italian Renaissance Paintings

Italian Renaissance Paintings

Walk the 460-metre Grande Galerie to view one of the world’s greatest Italian Renaissance collections, featuring Leonardo’s Mona Lisa and Raphael masterpieces alongside lesser-known gems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Louvre

Quick answers to the most common Louvre visitor questions.

General admission to the Louvre costs €22 when purchased online. Entry is free for visitors under 18, EU residents under 26, and for everyone on the first Friday evening of each month after 6 PM.
The Louvre is open Wednesday through Monday from 9 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours until 9 PM on Fridays. The museum is closed every Tuesday, as well as on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
The easiest way is by Metro — take line 1 or 7 to the Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre station, which exits directly into the museum’s underground entrance. Buses 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, and 95 also stop nearby.
Book timed-entry tickets online in advance to skip the main ticket queue. Arrive early in the morning or after 3 PM on weekdays for smaller crowds, and use the Passage Richelieu or Carrousel du Louvre entrances instead of the Pyramid.
Yes, the Louvre is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps, elevators, and adapted restrooms throughout the museum. Visitors with disabilities and one companion receive free admission. Wheelchairs and folding seats are available for loan at the information desk.
Photography for personal use is allowed in the permanent collections, but flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Photography is not permitted in temporary exhibition halls.
The Louvre offers guided tours in French, English, and Spanish, as well as a multimedia guide available in multiple languages including Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. The Nintendo 3DS audio guide can be rented at the entrance for €5.
Online tickets purchased from the official Louvre website can be refunded or exchanged up to the day before the scheduled visit. Third-party ticket vendors have their own cancellation policies, so check the terms before purchasing.
Plan at least 3 hours for a focused visit covering the highlights like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. A comprehensive visit of the entire collection could take two full days.
Large bags, suitcases, umbrellas, and items over 55×35×20 cm are not allowed inside and must be checked at the free cloakroom. Food, drinks, and animals (except guide dogs) are also prohibited in the galleries.
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