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Louvre Museum Opening Hours: Plan Your Visit

Louvre Museum Opening Hours: Plan Your Visit

Dreaming of getting lost in the Louvre’s expansive halls and marveling at iconic works of art? Let’s dive into the best way to navigate this world-class museum. This guide unlocks everything you need to know about the Louvre Museum opening hours, closing days, and the best times to visit.

Dive deeper and explore our curated selection of tickets – from general admission to exclusive guided tours – to find the perfect fit for your Louvre exploration.

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Louvre Museum Opening Hours

Daily, except Tuesday, from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday until 9:45 pm
You need to choose a time slot of 30 minutes for entry.
Last entry is 1 hour before closing time.
Guests are kindly requested to leave the exhibition rooms half an hour prior to closing.

When is the Best Time to Visit the Louvre Museum?

For the optimal Musée du Louvre experience, it’s advisable to steer clear of weekends, Wednesday afternoons, and the 11:00-16:00 timeframe. The best times to visit are in the morning right when the museum opens at 9:00 am, particularly on Mondays and Thursdays.

Alternatively, Friday evenings from 6:00 to 9:45 pm offer a unique opportunity for a less crowded night visit. Avoiding rainy afternoons and opting for beautiful sunny mornings can enhance your overall enjoyment of the museum.

These strategic choices help you navigate the Louvre with more ease, ensuring a more tranquil and rewarding exploration of its remarkable collections.

How Much Time Should I Plan to Visit the Louvre Museum?

The amount of time you need to visit the Musée du Louvre depends on how much you want to see and how quickly you want to see it. If you want to see the most popular works of art, such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, you could see them in about an hour.
However, if you want to take your time and see the entire museum, you could easily spend a full day there.
Here is a suggested itinerary for different amounts of time:

2 hours
See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and other famous works of art.
Spend some time in the Impressionist galleries.
Visit the Cour Carrée and the Tuileries Garden.

4 hours
See all of the above, plus some additional galleries, such as the Egyptian antiquities and the Islamic art galleries.
Take a break for lunch in the museum’s cafeteria or one of the many nearby cafes.

6 hours or more
See everything in the museum, and take your time to really appreciate the art
Attend a special exhibition or event.
Take a guided tour.

Book Louvre Tickets & Tours

Explore below your Louvre ticket options and pick from the finest selection:

Bestseller Louvre Entry Ticket

Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

4.6/5

67.3K+ Reviews

€22

GetYourGuide

  • Valid 1 day
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
  • This activity is non-refundable

“A wonderful experience to definitely have when you are in Paris…”

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Most Booked Louvre Ticket with Host

Paris: Timed Louvre Ticket with Host Direct to Mona Lisa

4.1/5

8.5K+ Reviews

€65

GetYourGuide

  • Reserve now & pay later
  • Skip the line through a separate entrance
  • Valid 1 day
  • Host
  • Free Cancellation

“This was an absolutely brilliant service that was offered by GetYourGuide...”

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Most Popular Louvre Guided Tour

Paris: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

4.6/5

5.9K+ Reviews

€69

GetYourGuide

  • Reserve now & pay later
  • Duration 3 hours
  • Live tour guide in English
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Free cancellation

“Your guide Maxim is very knowledgeable and very detailed in his descriptions of the various paintings and sculptures which he showed us…”

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3 Most Preferred Louvre Combo Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Louvre Museum + Versailles Palace Tickets

4.2/5

20.3K+ Reviews

€60.32

Headout

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Mobile ticket
  • Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
  • Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens
  • No rebooking or cancellation

“Ease, because everything is in the palm of your hand…”

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Combo: Eiffel Tower Escorted Entry + Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

4.3/5

28.7K+ Reviews

€115.15

Headout

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
  • Access to Eiffel Tower summit
  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Eiffel Tower with expert
  • No rebooking or cancellation

“The guide for the Eiffel Tower Raphael, was great very informative…”

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Louvre Museum: Entry Ticket + Seine River Cruise

4.5/5

500K+ Reviews

€37

Tiqets

  • Combo Ticket
  • Fast-track entry to the Louvre Museum
  • 70-min. Seine River cruise
  • Flexiclble timing
  • Non-refundable

“The experience was great, no problems and – most important- no (long) queues at the Louvre!…”

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Bestseller Louvre Entry Ticket

Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

4.6/5 (67.3K+ Reviews)

This Louvre Museum ticket includes skip-the-line timed entrance to the Louvre Museum, ensuring you full access to the permanent collection and all temporary exhibitions. Secure your entry and marvel at artistic masterpieces, including the renowned Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy hassle-free guaranteed admission, gaining access within just 30 minutes and embarking on an artistic journey like no other

  • Skip-the-ticket-line timed entrance to the Louvre Museum
  • Full access to the permanent collection and all temporary exhibitions
  • Booking fee

Meeting Point: Louvre – Tuileries, 75001 Paris

Starting Time: 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

Duration: Valid for 1 Day

Good to know: Please note that your entrance time may vary by 30 minutes from your requested time. For instance, if you choose 2:00 PM, your entrance time could be 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, or 2:30 PM.

Good to know: Bring your passport or ID

Cancellation Policy: This activity is non-refundable

5*, Jessica – Italy, November 30, 2023 – Verified booking

A wonderful experience to definitely have when you are in Paris. The view at the Louvre is very demanding, it is not possible to see the whole museum, it is really huge, you need to see what you are interested in. At the entrance they provide you with a map, very clear and useful for orienting yourself on what interests you. By getting tickets here on Get Your Guide the queue is really quick, it only took us 5 minutes to get in.

Starting at €22

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GetYourGuide

  • Valid 1 day
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Confirmation within 48 h
  • This activity is non-refundable

Most Booked Louvre Ticket with Host

Paris: Timed Louvre Ticket with Host Direct to Mona Lisa

4.5/5 (8.5K+ Reviews)

This ticket includes skip-the-line entry to the Louvre Museum and priority entrance through a dedicated door. Save valuable time as your host guides you directly to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa. Afterwards, you can explore the rest of the museum at your own pace.

  • Skip-the-line Louvre Museum entry
  • Priority entrance through a dedicated door
  • Escort to the Mona Lisa

Meeting Point: Meet on the right side of the Carrousel Arch, with the Louvre Pyramid behind you, at the end of the gardens. Look for your host with a Paris City Vision sign and a red jacket.

Duration: Valid 1 day

GERALDINE – United Kingdom, February 2023 [Source: GetYourGuide]

This was an absolutely brilliant service that was offered by GetYourGuide. We met the guide very easily at the meeting point which was accurately described in the app. This was a fantastic service as we immediately followed a representative and was straight into the Louvre with absolutely no problem. The queue was absolutely massive and this was a brilliant experience even gotten past the security line and we had a really quick and easy trip to the Louvre highly recommended.

Starting at €65

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GetYourGuide

  • Reserve now & pay later
  • Skip the line through a separate entrance
  • Valid 1 day
  • Host
  • Free Cancellation

Most Popular Louvre Guided Tour

Paris: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

4.6/5 (5.9K+ Reviews)

With this ticket, you’re granted an exclusive 3-hour guided tour of the Louvre Museum, complete with skip-the-line access. Delve into the world of art and history as our English-speaking expert guide leads you through the museum’s masterpieces on a captivating journey.

Explore iconic artworks, from the ‘Mona Lisa’ to hidden gems likethe ‘Great Sphinx of Tanis’, led by an expert guide who unveils the stories behind each masterpiece, making your visit a journey of art and history.

  • Louvre Museum skip-the-line ticket
  • Tour guide
  • Headset
  • Entry ticket and reservation fee for the Louvre

Meeting Point: Meet the team, dressed in blue attire, beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.

Starting Time: Please check availability and select your preferred starting time.

Duration: 3 Hours

Price: € 63

5* Nancy – Singapore; December 14, 2023 – Verified booking

Your guide Maxim is very knowledgeable and very detailed in his descriptions of the various paintings and sculptures which he showed us. I was really impressed with his knowledge. We were glad to sign up for this tour as we did not need to join the long queue outside and we had a better knowledge of what we saw. Money well spent.

Starting at €69

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GetYourGuide

  • Reserve now & pay later
  • Duration 3 hours
  • Live tour guide in English
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Free Cancellation

3 Most Preferred Louvre Combo Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Louvre Museum + Versailles Palace Tickets

4.2/5 (20.3K + Reviews)

Discover Louvre Museum with skip-the-line tickets and explore its eight departments showcasing treasures from various eras and regions. Must-see pieces include Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa,’ Delacroix’s ‘Liberty Leading the People,’ Michelangelo’s ‘Dying Slave’ and ‘Rebellious Slave,’ ancient Greek sculptures like ‘Venus de Milo’ and ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace,’ and Hammurabi’s Code from 1754 B.C.

Your ticket also unlocks the splendors of the Palace of Versailles, including the Royal Palace, Gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate. Explore opulent State Apartments, the history of French monarchy, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors. Venture outside to admire architectural marvels, stroll through French gardens, and witness the grand Versailles fountains.

Louvre Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to Louvre Museum
  • Guaranteed access to the Louvre within 30 mins
  • Access to temporary exhibits
  • Free admission to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix

Versailles Palace

  • Entry to Versailles Palace
  • Access to the Gardens
  • Access to the musical gardens/fountain show (April to October only)
  • Timed entry to the Main Palace of Versailles & the Grand King’s Apartment
  • Access to the Hall of Mirrors
  • Access to the temporary exhibits
  • Access to Versailles’ Park

Ticket redemption points:  
Louvre Museum: Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

Versailles Palace: Redeem your ticket at Entrance A, situated in the Dufour Pavilion atop the left side of the Cour d’Honneur Courtyard, close to the Golden Gate separating Cour d’Honneur and the Royal Courtyard. Upon entering through the main gate, you’ll find yourself in the Cour d’Honneur Courtyard. Facing the Palace, the Dufour Pavilion will be on your front left.

Duration:  You can visit both sights within opening hours as long as you want to get your fill of Louvre and Versailles.

5* Luciana, Dec, 2023

Ease, because everything is in the palm of your hand, convenience, because it’s already booked, practicality, different and organized queues.

5* Emma, Dec, 2023

Very clear instructions provided with regards how to get to Versailles and ticket system worked really well. We’ll worth the visit. Very enjoyable day out.

Starting at €60.32

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Headout

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Mobile ticket
  • Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
  • Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens
  • No Cancellation

Combo: Eiffel Tower Escorted Entry + Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

4.6/5 (28.7K+ Reviews)

With this combined ticket, you will enjoy skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum. Once you’ve entered, feel free to browse through some of the 35,000 exhibits. These are spread over 8 curatorial departments. ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘Liberty Leading the People,’ and ‘Venus de Milo’ are just some of the masterpieces you shouldn’t miss in here.

Visit the Eiffel Tower and go on a tour, led by an expert bilingual tour guide. Ascend to the 1st floor and revel in the exhilaration of walking on a transparent glass floor, immersing yourself in a fantastic view. Your guide will then escort you to the 2nd floor, sharing captivating stories about the tower’s history. Following the tour, feel free to linger. Venture to the tower’s summit and marvel at Paris’s most iconic landmarks from this elevated vantage point.

Louvre Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to Louvre Museum
  • Guaranteed access to the Louvre within 30 mins
  • Access to temporary exhibits
  • Free admission to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix

Eiffel Tower

  • Entry to the Eiffel Tower
  • Access to the summit
  • 1.5-hour guided tour
  • Expert English and French-speaking guides
  • 1-hour Seine River cruise (can be reserved during booking procedure for an additional fee)

Ticket redemption points:

Louvre Museum: Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

Tour Eiffel: Redeem your ticket at Entrance A, situated in the Dufour Pavilion atop the left side of the Cour d’Honneur Courtyard, close to the Golden Gate separating Cour d’Honneur and the Royal Courtyard. Upon entering through the main gate, you’ll find yourself in the Cour d’Honneur Courtyard. Facing the Palace, the Dufour Pavilion will be on your front left.

Starting time: You need to choose a certain time slot within the opening hours for entry.

Duration:  You can visit the Louvre Museum within the opening hours as long as you want to get your fill of Louvre.
The visit of Eiffel Tower lasts 1.5 hours. After the tour, you can also stay here as long as you want.

5* Kelvin, Oct, 2023

The guide for the Eiffel Tower Raphael, was great very informative and helpful once the tour was over you were allowed to wonder at your own pace and freely explore. It was very simple to download tickets and scan them on entry.

Starting at €115.15

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Headout

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Skip-the-line access to Louvre
  • Eiffel Tower summit access
  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Eiffel Tower with guide
  • No Cancellation

Louvre Museum: Entry Ticket + Seine River Cruise

4.5/5 (500+ Reviews)

Enjoy two essential Parisian experiences with one convenient ticket. Start with priority entry to the Louvre Museum, home to world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more. Then, see Paris from a new perspective aboard the popular Seine River cruise by Bateaux Mouches, gliding past landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower while listening to engaging audio commentary. The cruise ticket can be used before or after your museum visit, depending on your schedule.

  • Fast-track Louvre Museum entry
  • Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Entry to Eugène Delacroix Museum (within 48 hours)
  • 70-minute Seine cruise by Bateaux Mouches
  • Audio guide on board (English & French)
  • Route map in 25+ languages

Louvre Location: Louvre – Tuileries, 75001 Paris

Cruise Departure Point: Bateaux Mouches Pier, near Pont de l’Alma

Cruise Duration: approx. 70 minutes

Ticket Validity: Valid for your selected date and time

“The experience was great, no problems and – most important- no (long) queues at the Louvre! The cruise was wonderful! I used the chat function to ask a question and I got answer from a real person, not a machine!!! All was exceptional” – Αλεξανδρα, August 2024

Starting at €37

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Tiqets

  • Combo Ticket
  • Fast-track entry to the Louvre Museum
  • 70-min. Seine River cruise
  • Flexible timing
  • Non-refundable

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