Frequently Asked Questions about the Louvre Museum in Paris 2024

Q: Are there any days when you can get into the Louvre for free?

Yes, every first Saturday from October to March , you can enter the permanent collections of the Louvre Museum without charge. Moreover, under specific conditions, visitors under 18, teachers, and European Union inhabitants under 26 can get in for free.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Louvre Museum in Paris

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Louvre Museum in Paris on this page, covering everything from general questions to transportation and practical tips.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Louvre Museum in Paris

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Louvre Museum in Paris on this page, covering everything from general questions to transportation and practical tips.

The best way to purchase Louvre Museum tickets is to buy them online.

>> Check our recommended ticket options.

The Louvre Museum is located at Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France.

Louvre is opened daily, except Tuesday, from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday until 9:45 pm.
Last entry is 1 hour before closing time.
Guests are kindly requested to leave the exhibition rooms half an hour prior to closing.

>> More information: Louvre Museum Opening Hours

Yes, every first Saturday from October to March, you can enter the permanent collections of the Louvre Museum without charge. Moreover, under specific conditions, visitors under 18, teachers, and European Union inhabitants under 26 can get in for free.

Yes, the Louvre Museum can be visited by people with disabilities. They offer facilities such as wheelchair ramps, audio guides with descriptions, 3D models, and tours designed specifically for people with disabilities.

Yes, there are cafes and restaurants inside where you can have meals, snacks, and drinks. Additionally, vending machines are available for a quick refreshment.

>> More information: 13 Best Cafes and Restaurants inside and near the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is famous for its unparalleled art collection, including iconic works like the “Mona Lisa” and the “Venus de Milo.” Housed in the historic Louvre Palace, the museum symbolizes French culture and is recognized for its architectural grandeur. As a global cultural hub, the Louvre’s influence extends from ancient civilizations to contemporary art, drawing millions of visitors annually.

Yes, the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, in the Louvre Museum is real. The painting is one of the most famous and iconic works of art globally, renowned for its enigmatic smile and exquisite technique. Visitors to the Louvre can view the Mona Lisa in person, making it a centerpiece of the museum’s collection.

Louvre’s Studio (Atelier des Enfants) is specifically designed to engage children ages 6-12 with hands-on activities and workshops that explore art, history, and culture. The Studio provides a range of themed workshops at different times throughout the year, too.

Louvre offers also a special passport for children, known as the “Louvre Passport,” which can make their visit to the museum even more engaging and rewarding. The passport is a booklet filled with activities, puzzles, and challenges that correspond to specific artworks or galleries in the museum. As children complete these activities, they earn stamps and stickers, making their journey through the Louvre a fun and interactive quest.

Alternatively, you can of course do your own thing.

>> In this context, please read the Best way to see the Louvre with Kids section on the Inside the Louvre Museum page of this website.

Admission tickets to the Louvre include access to both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, as well as entry to the Musée National Eugène-Delacroix within 48 hours of initial use. It is strongly recommended or mandatory to book a time slot for popular temporary exhibitions.

The museum houses an unparalleled collection of over 350,000 works of art, of which around 35,000 are on display, spanning over 780,000 square feet of exhibition space.

In the permanent collections, you are permitted to take photos and videos for personal use. However, the use of selfie sticks, flash, or lighting is not allowed. Please be aware that in the temporary exhibition galleries, there may be restrictions on taking photos or videos of specific works.

Due to the extensive collections and ongoing renovation work in certain exhibition areas, not all rooms in the museum are open at all times. Some sections may be temporarily closed. To ensure access to specific areas you wish to visit, it’s advisable to consult the list of available galleries on the official website of the museum.

Absolutely! Freehand lead pencil sketches on paper or lightweight cardboard, not exceeding 50 x 40 cm, are allowed in both the permanent collection and temporary exhibition galleries. However, it’s important to ensure that the sketches do not obstruct the view or movement of other visitors.

Louvre Museum Tickets & Tours

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Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

4.6

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From €22

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Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
This activity is non-refundable

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Paris: Timed Louvre Ticket with Host Direct to Mona Lisa

4.1

7073 Reviews

From €32.50

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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Valid 1 day
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Paris: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

4.6

4487 Reviews

From €55

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

4.3

32.3K Reviews

From €54.06

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Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens
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Combo: Eiffel Tower Escorted Entry + Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

4.2

45.7K Reviews

From €71.90

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Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
Access to Eiffel Tower summit
1.5-hour guided tour of Eiffel Tower with expert
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

4.5

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From €24.95

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Combo Ticket
Optional audio guide
Valid 1 day
Free Cancellation

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Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

53.6K 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.

From €22.00

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

Paris: Timed Louvre Ticket with Host Direct to Mona Lisa

7073 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.

From €32.50

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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Valid 1 day
Host
Free Cancellation

Paris: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

4487Reviews

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.

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Duration 3 hours
Live tour guide in English
Skip the ticket line
Free Cancellation

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

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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.

From €54.06

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Mobile ticket
Skip-the-line access to Louvre Museum
Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens
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Combo: Eiffel Tower Escorted Entry + Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

45.7K 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.

From €71.90

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

Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

8251 Reviews

This combo ticket includes Louvre Museum entry, granting you access to one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. Additionally, it offers a 1-hour Seine River cruise complete with an informative audio guide to enrich your journey through the heart of Paris.

Begin with access to the Louvre Museum, immersing yourself in artistic grandeur. Enhance your visit by opting for a Louvre Museum audio guide, available in multiple languages. Then, continue your journey with a scenic River Seine cruise, where you can admire Paris from its historic waterway, witnessing the city’s beauty and history unfold against the picturesque backdrop of the Seine.

Louvre Museum entrance
Seine River cruise ticket
Cruise audio guide
Louvre Museum audio guide (if option selected)

Meeting Point: Louvre – Tuileries, 75001 Paris

Starting Time: Every Half Hour From 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Duration: Valid for 1 Day

Good to know: Bring your passport or ID

Price: € 49.99

4* GetYourGuide traveler – United States

October 17, 2023 – Verified booking

This was incredibly helpful to obtain a specific time that we wanted. All timed entrances were booked when I looked. While more expensive, this allowed us to both get a specific time on the day we wanted, but also the exact time we wanted. To note: there are many many other people with the same time booked so you will still have to wait in a line to enter upon arrival.

From €24.95

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