Louvre Museum

Category: Lieu Culturel > Musées

Ancien palais des rois, le Louvre épouse l’histoire de France depuis huit siècles

Conçu dès sa création en 1793 comme un musée universel, ses collections, qui figurent parmi les plus belles au monde, couvrent plusieurs millénaires et un territoire qui s’étend de l’Amérique aux frontières de l’Asie. Réparties en huit départements, elles contiennent des œuvres universellement admirées, comme La Joconde, la Victoire de Samothrace ou la Vénus de Milo. Le Louvre est aujourd’hui le musée le plus visité au monde.

Practical information

Place
musée du louvre
75001 Paris 1
01 40 20 50 50

Accessibility info

Access
Metro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre

Opening hours
Monday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last admission: 1 h before closing time Rooms evacuated: 30 min before closing time

Additional information
Tickets purchased on site: 15 euros

Website
http://www.louvre.fr

Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/museedulouvre

Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/museelouvre/

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Upcoming events

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Olympism, a modern invention: the exhibition between art and sport at the Musée du Louvre, our photos

The Musée du Louvre is gearing up for the Olympic Games, with a brand-new, sporting exhibition. From April 24 to September 16, 2024, discover "Olympism, a modern invention, an ancient heritage".

Nuit des musées 2024 at the Musée du Louvre in Paris: discover the program for this free evening!

The Musée du Louvre is taking part in the Nuit des Musées 2024, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, and is welcoming us free of charge, for the time of an exceptional nocturne in the world's largest museum. But you'll need to register in advance to take part!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic Flame's journey through Paris' landmarks

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise us a beautiful journey as the Olympic Flame makes its way through the French capital. Unveiled on July 3, 2023 by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, this route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route.

Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital

The Musée du Louvre, one of the capital's must-see museums, promotes French and European culture through its many masterpieces on display, as evidenced by the 8 million visitors a year who come to contemplate the smile of the Mona Lisa or the fervor of Liberty Guiding the People. A place steeped in history, where art has been flourishing for two centuries already, to discover if you're staying in Paris!

Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on May 3, the first Friday of the month

It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors free of charge to all visitors, on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: May 3, 2024 .

La fête du muscle, a weekend of sports activities for children, at the Louvre Museum

At the end of April, on Saturday 27th and 28th 2024, the Musée du Louvre is organizing the Fête du Muscle, a cultural and sporting event for the whole family!

Visuels musée et monument Louvre pyramide intérieur

July 14, 2024 in Paris: the Louvre Museum is free for the National Holiday

In France, the national holiday is celebrated on July 14, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Musée du Louvre is opening its doors free of charge, subject to registration. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this iconic Parisian landmark and explore its collections and masterpieces.

A night at the Louvre: stroll and intimate concert with Birds on a wire

Come and spend two special nights at the Louvre with Rosemary Standley and Dom La Nena, aka Birds on a wire. On Monday May 13 and Tuesday May 14, 2024, the two artists are offering two exclusive musical evenings at the famous Paris museum to coincide with the "Revoir Van Eyck. La Vierge du chancelier Rolin" exhibition.

Run to the Louvre: sports tours with cardio, yoga and dancehall in the museum

In April and May, the Musée du Louvre invites you to an unusual visit, early in the morning, before the monument opens. On the program: exercise your muscles as you wander through the sculpture collection!

Exposition Revoir Van Eyck, La Vierge du chancelier Rolin au Musée du Louvre

The Van Eyck exhibition at the Louvre unveils: (re)discover La Vierge du chancelier Rolin (The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin)

To mark the restoration of Van Eyck's masterpiece The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin, the Musée du Louvre is unveiling an exceptional exhibition featuring the largest number of Van Eyck's works ever presented in France. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, we're off to the second floor of the Salle de la Chapelle to discover some sixty works that allow us to delve into the ins and outs of this creation.

Past events

JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Louvre Museum opens the doors to its art studios

For the 18th edition of the Journées européennes des métiers d'art, the Musée du Louvre is opening its doors to visitors free of charge, to discover the many craftsmen and craftswomen who bring the museum to life. To be experienced on April 6 and 7, 2024.