Explore the Louvre Collection | Artworks, Highlights & More

The Louvre’s eight curatorial departments cover paintings, sculptures, Egyptian antiquities, Near Eastern antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities, Islamic art, decorative arts, and prints and drawings.

The Louvre holds hundreds of thousands of works and archaeological objects spanning thousands of years. Only a fraction of the collection can be displayed across the museum’s galleries at any one time.

No. Only part of the collection is displayed at any given time. Other works may be in storage, undergoing conservation, on loan, or rotated because materials such as paper are sensitive to light.

You won’t realistically see the entire collection in one visit. Instead, pick a few departments or must-see artworks and build your route around them. Even a focused visit can take you through several periods and collections.

The Louvre’s best-known works include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Liberty Leading the People, The Raft of the Medusa, and The Wedding Feast at Cana.

The Louvre houses European paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens, Delacroix, David, and other major European artists.

Look out for the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and Rebellious Slave, and Antonio Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, among many others.

The collection spans thousands of years, from archaeological works produced by ancient civilizations to European paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and works on paper created through the 19th century.

Yes. You’ll need museum admission to access the Louvre’s permanent collection. Temporary exhibitions or specific experiences may have separate access conditions, so check what your selected ticket includes before booking.