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

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Louvre Museum: Enjoy the Free Night Opening on Friday, March 6, 2026 — the First Friday of the Month

This is the great deal everyone looks forward to at the start of each month: the Louvre Museum opens its doors for free to all visitors on the first Friday of every month, after 6 p.m. Mark your calendars for the next free evening: March 6, 2026.
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Primordial Water at the Louvre: An Exhibition Exploring Mesopotamia and Water Management

The Louvre Museum will showcase The Primeval Water exhibition from May 20, 2026, to March 15, 2027, in the Antiquities of the Orient galleries. This exhibit will explore how Mesopotamian civilizations invented some of the earliest hydraulic systems and envisioned their surroundings in relation to water. Through artifacts, stories, and infrastructure models, the display will examine our modern relationship with this vital resource.
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Yoga, dance, magic, stand-up: a series of unconventional nighttime activities at the Louvre Museum

As dusk falls on Friday evening, head to the Louvre Museum to rediscover its collections from a new perspective. Enjoy unique workshops and unconventional activities, in addition to the current exhibitions!
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Martin Schongauer, the timeless master: an exhibition showcasing the astonishing work of a remarkable painter at the Louvre Museum

Discover Martin Schongauer, a remarkable German painter from the Middle Ages. The Louvre Museum is hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to this "Beautiful Immortal," running from April 8 to July 20, 2026.
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Michelangelo / Rodin: A Unique Face-Off of Sculptors at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum brings together two legendary sculptors in an extraordinary exhibition: from April 15 to July 2, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin".
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Gallery of the Five Continents: opening of a new exhibition space at the Louvre Museum

From December 3, 2025, the Gallery of the Five Continents will be open to visitors at the Louvre Museum, offering an opportunity to admire works from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, in a journey that reveals the diversity and dialogue of human creativity across the globe.
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Louvre Museum: sharp increase in admission fees for foreign visitors starting in 2026

The Louvre is preparing to review its pricing policy with a significant increase in admission prices for visitors from outside Europe starting in January 2026. This decision was made by the government at a time when the museum is reaching historic visitor numbers and preparing new projects.
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Travel through the centuries at the Louvre: we tested the virtual reality experience

Step back in time at the foot of the Louvre thanks to a unique virtual reality tour. An immersive journey, combining historical reconstructions, guided tours and sensory experiences, to (re)discover the Louvre like never before. We've got a promo code for you!
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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!
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Draw me a masterpiece: discover the new season of family shows at the Musée du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre's educational and musical show is back: discover the new season of Dessine-moi un chef d'œuvre, the family show that turns art into a game.

Past events

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End of the strike at the Louvre: The Paris museum reopens to visitors

After four days of strike action, Louvre museum staff have decided to end their protest. Negotiations are ongoing, but the museum has reopened to visitors.
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Louvre Museum: Extended Evening Openings to Experience During the Christmas Holidays

Take advantage of extra evening openings to explore the Louvre Museum during this holiday season in Paris, from December 22, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Book your tickets now!
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Louvre: Campana Gallery closed due to structural fragility, news

The Campana Gallery at the Louvre Museum, which houses ancient Greek ceramics, will close to the public on Monday, November 17, 2025. A technical report has highlighted the fragility of certain beams in the Sully quadrangle, prompting the museum to take precautionary measures.