Louvre Museum

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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
+33140205050

Route planner

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/

Current and upcoming events

A free late-night opening at the Louvre Museum: the date of the next event to experience in November

Here's the smart move to take advantage of at the start of every month: the Louvre opens its doors free to all visitors on the first Friday of each month after 6 p.m. The next date to note is November 6, 2026.

Martin Schongauer, le bel immortel : une exposition sur un peintre étonnant au musée du Louvre

A family-friendly weekend at the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden for Architecture Days 2026.

On the occasion of the National Architecture Days 2026, rediscover the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden in Paris, tracing eight centuries of metamorphosis—from a medieval fortress to bold, modern vistas. Join us on the weekend of October 17–18, 2026 to enjoy a program specially designed for families.

The Shape Festival at the Louvre: a free weekend for families during the Toussaint holidays

Le Louvre launches the Toussaint holidays with "La Fête des formes," on 17 and 18 October 2026. Building games and creative workshops await families free of charge at the Studio, alongside artist Bérénice Milon.

All Saints’ Day holidays 2026: Shape Festival and a family weekend at the Louvre Museum

During these All Saints' Day holidays, families are enjoying the Louvre Museum together! Between the Studio's special programming and the interactive activities or creative workshops, we head out to explore the most must-see museum in Paris with childlike wonder.

Visiting the Louvre Museum: everything you need to know to discover it with your family

Can you visit the Louvre with a stroller? Where to change the baby? Which areas to prioritize with kids and how long should you plan? Visiting the Louvre as a family requires a bit of organization, especially with a little one. Strollers, baby carriers, changing facilities, free admission, dedicated baby spaces, and how long the visit might take — here are the practical details you need before you step through the Pyramid.

Did you know? You can take art history courses at the Louvre in Paris.

In Paris, the École du Louvre offers the general public art history courses, open to non-students, in the heart of the Louvre Palace each year, from September to June. The museum also hosts free lectures on occasion. A perfect way to become an authority on art history!

Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.

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!

This 17th-century Spanish painter is finally on display at the Louvre.

The Louvre Museum is devoting a major retrospective to Francisco de Zurbarán, a leading figure in 17th-century Spanish painting. So we’re pulling out the calendar to note this first-ever exhibition, which will be staged in the Napoléon Hall from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Sculpting Color: Spanish Baroque Sculpture Lands at the Louvre

The Louvre presents a selection of 23 Spanish 17th‑century sculptures loaned by Valladolid’s Museo Nacional de Escultura. The exhibition "Sculpting Color" runs in the Hall Napoléon from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Past events

Visiting the Louvre with the family: our tips for discovering the famous museum with kids

Fancy roaming the Louvre with the whole family without wearing out the kids? Thematic routes, free admission, workshops and practical tips: discover our complete guide for a fun and relaxed visit in the heart of Paris.

The Louvre reveals its art studios and secrets for Heritage Days 2026

Event for Heritage Days! On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Louvre Museum’s art studios in Paris will open their doors to the public for a rare appearance (registration required). A chance to learn more about their unique know-how. It is also an opportunity to explore the architecture of the iconic Parisian museum! Reservations are open, here’s what to expect this weekend.

Nine months after the burglary, the Louvre reopens the Apollo Gallery, with no display cases or jewelry.

Closed since the October 2025 burglary, the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum is finally reopening to visitors. While the gallery’s sumptuous interiors are once again accessible, the display cases have, for their part, vanished from the route. Here’s what you need to know.

Heatwave: the Louvre Museum announces an early closure from July 10 to 13 inclusive.

In response to the heatwave sweeping Paris and the Île-de-France, the Louvre Museum is adjusting its hours. From July 10 to 13, 2026, the renowned Paris museum will close early at 4 p.m., instead of 6 p.m. This measure aims to protect the comfort of visitors and staff facing the intense heat.