With its all-glass pyramid in the heart of the Palais du Louvre, the eponymous museum is a behemoth of Parisian culture. Counting major works of art history among its collections - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, and major collections from around the world - the museum is built around dozens of permanent collection galleries. In all, over 500,000 works are conserved at the Louvre.
The Louvre also offers a wide range of guided tours,creative workshops, shows and events for the whole family. Take a trip to the Studio, the children's area within the museum, or take part in one of the mediation programs.
The Studio du Louvre, a space dedicated to children and families
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Good news: single admission is free for children under 18 and European Union citizens under 25!
Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Wednesday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.
Thursday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Friday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Sunday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Monday:
from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Location
Louvre Museum
musée du louvre
75001 Paris 1
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Accessibility info
Access
Metro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
Official website
www.louvre.fr
The Studio du Louvre, a space dedicated to children and families
