Musée d'Orsay

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Le musée d’Orsay présente l’art occidental de la période 1848-1914

Avant d'être le musée, Orsay était une gare. Lieu qui a d'ailleurs servi de décor à Orson Welles pour son fameux "Procès".
Depuis son inauguration en 1986, le musée d'Orsay présente des collections variées et intéressantes. Il est donc devenu une référence parisienne et mondiale en matière de culture.

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Place
62 rue de Lille
75007 Paris 7
+33140494814

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Opening hours
Open : Winter 10h-18h, Sunday 9h-18h Summer 9h-18h Nocturne : Thursday until 21h45 Closed : Monday, 01/01, 01/05, 25/12

Website
https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr

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

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

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Current and upcoming events

Musée d'Orsay, collection permanente - La nuit étoilée Van Gogh, Vincent

February-March School Holidays at the Musée d'Orsay: Free Workshops for Kids

The Musée d'Orsay is hosting a range of family-friendly activities in its festive hall this February-March 2026 school break. Families can enjoy creative workshops, giant games, storytelling sessions, and podcasts—all free and open to all without prior booking, included with museum admission.

Renoir Dessinateur : la première exposition dédiée aux dessins de Renoir au Musée d'Orsay, à Paris

Renoir at the Musée d'Orsay: Six Concerts to Blend Music and Impressionist Light in Spring 2026

From brushstrokes to musical strings, the Musée d’Orsay is celebrating Renoir from April 9 to June 9, 2026, with a series of six concerts where light and music intertwine. Spanning from lively Parisian cabarets to the intimate harmonies of Brahms and Schumann, each performance illuminates Renoir’s paintings as if each note were a splash of color on his canvas.

I saw: Jenny Holzer’s luminous exhibition that makes words come alive at the Orsay Museum this fall

Words Take Over the Orsay Museum, Transforming the Space into a Luminous Stage. From October 20, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the exhibition "I Have Seen" by Jenny Holzer invites visitors to explore a dialogue between letters, political texts, and literary writings alongside the museum's iconic collections. Through projections, LED installations, and engravings, the exhibit immerses visitors in a captivating experience where past and present resonate anew, offering a fresh perspective.

Exposition au Musée d'Orsay : Lumière du Nord éclaire l'hiver

Exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: Northern Light – Scandinavian and Dutch Drawings

The Musée d'Orsay unveils "Northern Lights," an exhibition of 19th-century Scandinavian and Dutch drawings running from February 10 to May 10, 2026. Symbolist landscapes and intimate scenes showcase the unique sensibility of the Nordic artistic tradition.

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Mary Cassatt: Embracing Independence — The Major Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay

Bold and contemporary, Mary Cassatt asserts her distinctive style and her freedom within Impressionism. From October 6, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay celebrates her hundredth birthday with the exhibition "Mary Cassatt: The Choice of Independence," showcasing nearly 80 rare works.

Connaissez-vous les origines - parisiennes - de la Statue de la Liberté de New York ?

A Statue of Liberty, Bartholdi's Dream: immerse yourself in the virtual reality experience at the Musée d'Orsay

Alongside the exhibition dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi and his most famous masterpiece, the Musée d'Orsay offers visitors an immersive virtual reality experience exploring the story of the Statue of Liberty.

Auguste Bartholdi: Liberty Enlightening the World — A New Exhibition on the Sculptor at the Musée d’Orsay

From September 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d'Orsay will showcase an exhibition dedicated to the Statue of Liberty and its creator, Auguste Bartholdi, a renowned 19th-century sculptor who collaborated with Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Gustave Eiffel.

Musée d'Orsay by night: visit the collections in the old station every Thursday evening

Every Thursday evening, until 9:45pm, the Musée d'Orsay welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions and fine collections, in an exceptional setting.

Musée d'Orsay: booking, prices, free admission, tips and current exhibitions

Would you like to visit the Musée d'Orsay, one of Europe's most visited museums and home to the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings? We'll be happy to give you all the tips and tricks you need, as well as the works to discover, the current exhibitions, and the rates and free admission available, so you can make the most of your visit in the best possible conditions.

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What to do with children at the Musée d'Orsay Activities, visits and entertainment for families

The Musée d'Orsay is a not-to-be-missed Parisian museum renowned for its fine Impressionist collections, and was once a railway station. What's on the agenda for the whole family? Let's take a look at what's on with the kids.

Past events

Paris: The Musée d'Orsay to Undergo Renovations Until Summer 2028 — What Does This Mean for Visitors?

Until summer 2028, the Musée d'Orsay is set to undergo major renovations. While the museum will remain open during this period, significant improvements will be made to the forecourt and access points, which will alter the visitor experience.

Musée d'Orsay, collection permanente - Statue extérieur parvis musée

Musée d'Orsay: What happened to the statues on the Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Esplanade?

They typically welcome visitors at the Musée d'Orsay, but today they're nowhere to be seen. So, whatever happened to the statues on Paris's Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Esplanade?

Clair Obscur, Expédition 33 : ces lieux qui existent réellement à Paris

Clair Obscur, Expedition 33: The Game Locations That Really Exist in Paris

A true global hit, the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 transports players into a universe where several locations are directly inspired by Paris. We reveal the real-life sites you can explore in the French capital for an authentic immersion into the City of Light.

Did you know? The building that houses the Musée d’Orsay in Paris was actually a former train station.

The Musée d’Orsay, renowned for its collection of Impressionist masterpieces, is housed in a former train station built in 1900. Here’s a look back at the fascinating history of this iconic Parisian landmark, where art and architecture come together.