Louvre Museum
Place · Louvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsay
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 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, best time to go, opening hours
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
Best time to go
Queues at the pyramid peak 10:30–14:00; after 15:00 galleries thin.
By weekday: quietest Tue, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours and late-opening nights vary; not printed until verified. Closed one day a week.
- Hours note
- Open Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday; confirm times.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marheavy
- Aprheavy
- Mayheavy
- Junpacked
- Julpacked
- Augpacked
- Sepheavy
- Octheavy
- Novbusy
- Decheavy
Quietest Jan–Feb · Nov · busiest Jun–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekday, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- YesStep-free entrance · Some stairs; lifts are available.
- YesLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- YesWheelchair · Lifts and free wheelchair loan (check).
- YesStroller · Stroller loan (check).
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches in galleries.
Sensory load
- Sensory load4/5 High
- Peak crowd5/5 Very high
What to bring and the rules
- Your booked ticket or QR code · Entry is timed and sold ahead on the official site.
- A small bag · Large bags refused; free cloakroom for small items.
- Shoes: Shoes on.
- Large bags refused; free cloakroom for small items.
- Lockers or cloakroom Free cloakroom for small bags.
- Allowed without flash; not of some restricted rooms.
- Drones and tripods banned.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
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Tickets, prices and entry
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.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
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. |
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.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
90min
Worthwhile
150min
Typical
210min
p95
300min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (210 min).
With the other 30 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Tuileries GardenShade and chairs.3 min on foot · 27 min spare
- Café MarlyTerrace lunch.3 min on foot · 27 min spare
- Palais RoyalArcades and a quiet garden.8 min on foot · 22 min spare
- Musée d'OrsayAcross the river.20 min on foot · 10 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
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.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
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).
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.
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)
Combine with
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
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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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. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
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.
Photos
Photos
Louvre Museum Photo: Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 3.0
Louvre Museum Photo: Benh LIEU SONG ( Flickr ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Louvre Museum Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0
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