Seeing the Mona Lisa, the Egyptian mummies, or the Venus de Milo with the kids is possible, but not with the aim of devouring the entire Louvre in a single day. With its thousands of works on display and miles of galleries, the Paris museum can quickly tire out the youngest visitors. For a first family visit, it’s best to pick a few works or sections in advance and be prepared to save the rest for another time.
Yes, strollers are allowed at the Louvre Museum. That's a real advantage with a child under 3, given the distances to cover inside the museum.
Just a heads-up for especially bulky models, which can cause problems in some elevators. If needed, the museum also offers a free stroller loan under the Pyramid,
Another detail to know before packing the baby bag: back carriers are not allowed in the galleries. The Louvre, by contrast, offers free front carriers.
The Louvre has elevators that let you move between the different levels with a stroller. Under the Pyramid, the elevator is especially intended for people with reduced mobility and visitors accompanied by children in strollers.
The main challenge isn’t so much climbing stairs as navigating the distances. The Louvre comprises several wings and a vast number of rooms: moving from one must-see work to another can involve more walking than you’d expect.
With a primary-school child and a middle-schooler, it’s best to shape the visit around three or four works or themes that really grab them. The Mona Lisa, the Egyptian antiquities, the Venus de Milo, or the Napoleon III apartments can, for example, serve as anchor points, rather than trying to tick off every room in the museum.
The museum is fairly well set up to welcome families with toddlers. There are changing tables installed in most restrooms.
The Studio, located in the Richelieu wing, also features a particularly handy baby space. It includes, notably, a bottle warmer, a microwave and a nursing chair.
A heads-up if the visit runs long: eating or drinking in the museum galleries is not allowed. Dining spaces and quiet nooks to take a break are available elsewhere in the Louvre and in the surrounding area.
Access to the Louvre's permanent collections is free for those under 18, as well as for young people under 26 living in the European Economic Area, subject to the museum's terms.
Free entry doesn't mean you should show up unprepared: booking a time slot is recommended, even for visitors who benefit from free admission. During busy periods and school holidays, booking in advance helps avoid any unwelcome surprises.
The Louvre provides free cloakrooms, but they come with limits. Items exceeding 55 × 35 × 20 cm won’t be allowed inside the museum.
It's best not to plan a Louvre visit between train connections with the whole family's luggage. With young children, opt for a compact stroller and a bag containing only what you need for the visit.
This is arguably the most important question. With a baby, a primary-school child, and a middle-schooler, a short, focused visit is usually more enjoyable than a multi-hour marathon.
Rather than thinking in terms of how many rooms you’ll need, pick a few must‑sees before you arrive. A quick break can completely reset the pace of the outing, especially with a toddler who needs to eat, be changed, or simply step out of the stroller for a moment.
Before your visit, here are the essentials you should know:
Poussette : Strollers are welcome in the museum; opt for a compact model.
Prêt de poussettes : Free stroller lending available under the Pyramid.
Porte-bébé dorsal : Back baby carriers are not allowed in the collections.
Porte-bébé ventral : Front carrying devices can be borrowed for free on site.
Ascenseurs : Elevators available to move a stroller between floors.
Change bébé : Changing tables in most restrooms.
Espace bébé : Baby space available at the Studio, in the Richelieu Wing, with a bottle warmer, microwave, and nursing chair.
Repas : Food is prohibited in the exhibition rooms; plan a break in designated areas.
Enfants : Permanent collections free for visitors under 18.
Réservation : Book a time slot preferably before your visit, especially during busy periods.
Vestiaires : Free cloakrooms, within the allowed dimensions.
Bagages : Items larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm are prohibited.
Durée : With young children, focus on a few works or sections rather than trying to see everything.
À préparer avant de venir : On the map, mark three or four works that the kids absolutely want to see to limit unnecessary walking.
The Louvre is perfectly manageable with a baby in a stroller and with older kids, as long as you don’t try to see everything. A few preselected works (ideally in the same wing), a nimble stroller, and a well-timed break are enough to make the city’s largest museum far more family-friendly.
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! [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 16, 2026 to December 31, 2027
Location
Louvre Museum
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75001 Paris 1
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Accessibility info
Access
Metro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
Prices
Moins de 18 ans: Free
Moins de 26 ans de l'Union Européenne: Free
Visiteurs européens: €22
Visiteurs non-européens: €32
Official website
www.louvre.fr
Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital
