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Orsay Museum in Paris
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Portrait of a woman in a black gown by John Singer Sargent, 1856-1925.
Sculpture by Paul Troubetzkoy depicting Giovanni Segantini seated with a cane and hat.
Floral painting by Raoul Dufy, featuring a vase of roses on a table, linked to Berthe Weill's avant-garde.
Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.
Sailor in yellow raincoat on a boat, part of Christian Krohg's "The People of the North" at Orsay Museum.
Ornate ballroom with chandeliers and frescoes at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Vintage railway station clock inside a grand hall with people exploring.

Tickets

Orsay Museum Reserved Access Tickets

Get reserved access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

  • What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
  • Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
  • Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.


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Flexible duration
Audio guide

Get reserved access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

  • What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
  • Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
  • Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

Inclusions #

  • Reserved access to the Orsay Museum

  • Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits

  • Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)

  • 2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)

What's not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

  • This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
  • We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Louvre Pyramid and Orsay Museum exterior in Paris, France.
Visitors viewing paintings in a gallery at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
Tourists viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum, Paris with reserved access.
Orsay Museum exterior along the Seine River in Paris, offering fast-track tickets and exhibitions.
Visitors viewing Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" at the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Tourists viewing Paris through the large clock at Musée d'Orsay during a guided tour.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.

Combos

Combo (Save 11%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

Louvre Museum

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Orsay Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchairs, and they are available for rent against an ID.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.


Check availability
Flexible duration
Audio guide

Louvre Museum

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Orsay Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchairs, and they are available for rent against an ID.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Inclusions #

Louvre Museum

  • Entry to the Louvre

  • Access to all temporary exhibits of the Louvre

  • Entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix

  • Audio guide

Orsay Museum

  • Entry tothe Orsay Museum

  • Access to permanent collections

  • Audio guide

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.
Tourist photographing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.
Water lilies on a pond in Claude Monet's painting.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Visitor admiring Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Combos

Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.

Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.

Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.



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Flexible duration
Audio guide

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.

Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.

Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.

Inclusions #

Orsay Museum

  • Fast-track entry to Orsay Museum's permanent collection

  • Audio guide

Orangerie Museum

  • Entry to the Orangerie Museum’s permanent & temporary exhibitions

  • Access to the Nymphéas Room (Monet's Water Lilies murals)

Orsay Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent against an ID.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Orangerie Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome at the museum.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Visitors entering Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, with its distinctive columned exterior.
Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.
Claude Monet's Water Lilies displayed in Orangerie Museum, Paris, France.
Visitor admiring Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Painting at Orangerie Museum with visitor standing nearby.
Tourist viewing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Boudoir painting at Orangerie Museum, Paris, featuring a woman by a window.
Man viewing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Tourist photographing Monet painting at Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Tickets

Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
  • Large luggage is not allowed inside.
  • Checkroom capacity is limited. Coats are not accepted, and suitcases or bulky items are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.


Check availability
Flexible duration
Audio guide

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
  • Large luggage is not allowed inside.
  • Checkroom capacity is limited. Coats are not accepted, and suitcases or bulky items are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Inclusions #

  • Skip-the-ticket-line access to Orangerie Museum's permanent & temporary collections

  • Digital audio guide in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (as per option selected)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Orsay Museum facade and Seine River cruise boat under Paris bridge.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Woman on a boat enjoying the Eiffel Tower view at sunset in Paris.
Bateaux Parisiens cruise on the Seine River under Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Monet's "Une Moderne Olympia" at Orsay Museum, Paris, featuring a reclining nude and observer.
Seine River cruise boat near Paris bridges, starting at the Eiffel Tower.
Seine River cruise boat near Paris bridge, with passengers dining, starting at Eiffel Tower.

Combos

Combo (Save 18%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

Orsay Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Seine River Cruise

  • Pets are not allowed onboard.
  • Wheelchairs are allowed onboard.
  • Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
  • Click here to see the route your boat will take along the River Seine, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.


Check availability
Flexible duration
Audio guide

Orsay Museum

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Seine River Cruise

  • Pets are not allowed onboard.
  • Wheelchairs are allowed onboard.
  • Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
  • Click here to see the route your boat will take along the River Seine, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Inclusions #

Orsay Museum

  • Entry to the museum
  • Downloadable audio guide app

Seine River Cruise

  • 1-hour cruise Seine River with Bateaux Parisiens, find the route here.
  • Audio guide in 14 languages
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Tour guide explaining Van Gogh painting at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
D’Orsay Museum viewed from the Seine River in Paris, showcasing its grand architecture.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Group tour at Musée d’Orsay viewing Impressionist paintings with guide.
Sculpture of a ballerina in Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors viewing Impressionist paintings.
Woman observing painting at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Person viewing Van Gogh's "Starry Night" at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and ornate arched ceiling in Paris, France.
Vintage railway station clock inside a grand hall with people exploring.
Visitor viewing Mary Cassatt's "Young Girl In The Garden" at d’Orsay Museum, Paris.

Guided Tours

Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Masterpieces Tour

Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.

  • Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
  • Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.


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1 hr. 30 min.

Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.

  • Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
  • Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.

Inclusions #

  • Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum

  • Small groups of 6 people or fewer

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide

  • Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
  • Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
  • Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
  • Guests are requested to bring their headphones for an optimal experience.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Headout made our visit to Musée d’Orsay truly memorable. The process was effortless – booked online in minutes, received the ticket right away, and walked straight in at 11:00 without any waiting. The collection is stunning – standing under that iconic clock with sunlight streaming in was a moment I’ll never forget. Seeing the real paintings of Monet, Van Gogh and Degas felt almost unreal. A perfect, joyful experience for me and my teenager. Thank you so much!
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Skipping the line at the start. The audio guides made the museum experience great. Seeing the Mona Lisa but moreover the large painting behind it depicting the wedding where Jesus performed his first miracle.
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Things to know before booking your Orsay Museum tickets

  • Orsay Museum is popular and often has long ticketing lines with wait times of up to an hour. Consider booking fast-track tickets to bypass the queues with timed entry into the museum. Enter the museum during a specific time slot and spend as much time as you like inside. 
  • Want to learn the stories behind the Orsay's Impressionist artwork? **Guided tour tickets **provideinsights into the museum’s masterpieces from the revolutionary era. You can join a standard tour with up to 20 people or have a personalized experience with tours limited to 6 guests.
  • Take your Impressionist art journey to the next level and opt for guided tour with lunch to enjoy gourmet meals at the museum restaurant after your personal guided tour.
  • Make the most of your Parisian art trip by choosing a combo ticket to the Orsay & Orangerie museums. View Impressionist art & Monet's Water Lilies with one ticket, all within a 5-minute walk.
  • If you prefer to explore at your own pace, tickets with audio guides are available in multiple languages, providing insightful commentary as you walk through the museum.
  • You can enter the Orsay Museum for free on the first Sunday of every month, though these days tend to draw larger crowds.

Which Orsay Museum ticket is best for you?

Fast-track entry tickets

Perfect for those who want flexible entry and to explore at their own pace.

The tour is self-guided.

  • Skip the long ticketing queues and choose your preferred time slot to enter the museum.
  • Upgrade your ticket to include an audio guide, for fascinating insights into the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits—your personal guide in your pocket!
  • Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets

Guided tours

Ideal for those who want to explore the museum's history with insights.

The tour includes an expert guide.

  • Learn about the museum’s artwork inspired by the Impressionist movement, with an English-speaking guide. Follow a carefully planned route through the most popular artworks in a group of up to 20 people.
  • Upgrade to a premium tour with a smaller group of 6 or fewer, for a more personalized experience.
  • Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Tour
  • Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Tour with Lunch

Combo tickets

Perfect for those wanting to experience more of Paris while saving money. 

The tours are self-guided.

  • Explore two or more attractions at a reduced price with a combo ticket.  
  • These tickets allow you to visit not just the Orsay Museum, but also iconic attractions like the the Seine River, the Orangerie, and the Louvre.
  • Combo: Louvre Museum Reserved Access + Orsay Museum Tickets
  • Combo: Orsay Museum + Seine River Cruise Tickets
  • Combo: Orsay Museum Fast-Track Entry Tickets + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Impressionist treasures at Orsay Museum

The building

Step inside a former grand train station (Gare d'Orsay, 1898-1900) and be amazed.Today, the Orsay Museum features a vast, light-filled hall featuring vaulted ceilings, intricate metalwork, and large windows that offer glimpses of the Seine, all while showcasing Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks.

The Orsay clocks

Known as the “Big Ben of Paris”, the Orsay clocks have marked the time since the 1900s. Two large clocks, with steel and glass frames, were installed in the towers overlooking the Seine, guiding passengers to their trains. Even after the station’s transformation into a museum, these clocks remained.

One clock, now part of Café Campana, offers a stunning view over the Seine River, while a grand Belle Époque clock graces the Great Hall.

The collection

Although the Orsay station couldn’t accommodate longer, modern trains, its transformation allowed it to house an impressive collection of 6,000 works of French art, including 3,000 Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

Explore iconic works like Monet’s Poppies, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Rodin’s The Age of Bronze. Other notable pieces include Cézanne’s Apples and Oranges, Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles, and Monet’s Water Lilies.

Masterpieces you can’t miss at the Orsay

Starry Night painting by Van Gogh
Water Lilies by Monet
The Age of Bronze by Rodin sculpture
Bedroom in Arles by Van Gogh
Poppy Field by Monet
Bal du Moulin de la Galette by Renoir
Small Dancer Aged 14 by Degas - orsay museum paris
La Liberté by Bartholdi
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Starry Night Over the Rhône by Van Gogh

Take a trip to Arles at night through Van Gogh's eyes. Deep blues and vibrant yellows capture the starry sky, with a romantic scene of two lovers in the foreground.

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Water Lilies by Monet

This masterpiece will transport you to Monet’s tranquil world of water lilies, with delicate brushstrokes mimic the calming beauty of nature.

The Age of Bronze by Rodin

A powerful and realistic depiction of the human form, this sculpture showcases Rodin’s mastery of anatomy and emotion, revolutionizing modern sculpture.

Bedroom in Arles by Van Gogh

Step into Van Gogh’s room in Arles—a striking depiction of his personal space, painted in vivid colors that reflect his emotional state.

Poppy Field by Monet

Art critics believe the figures strolling through this field of poppies are Monet's family. The painting beautifully captures the serenity of a blooming landscape.

Bal du Moulin de la Galette by Renoir

Awash with bright colors, this painting portrays the lively atmosphere of a Parisian café, capturing the leisure time enjoyed by the city's middle class.

Small Dancer Aged 14 by Degas

Meet Marie, a ballerina from the Paris Opera, who inspired Edgar Degas, a leading Realist artist, to create this remarkable sculpture.

La Liberté by Bartholdi

This isn’t the full-scale Lady Liberty you might expect, but a nearly 3-meter tall model sculpted by Bartholdi for the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris.

Plan your visit to Orsay Museum

visitors at Orsay Museum
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30am to 6pm
    Last entry: 5pm
    Last access to exhibitions: 5:15pm
    Closing of rooms: from 5:30pm
  • Thursday: 9:30am to 9:45pm
    Last entry: 9pm
    Last access to exhibitions: 9pm
    Closing of rooms: from 9:15pm

Closed on: Mondays, May 1 and December 25

Metro line

Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France.

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Getting there

  • By metro: Line 12
    Nearest stop: Solférino station
  • By RER: Line C
    Nearest stop: Musée d'Orsay station
  • By bus: Lines 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87, or 94
    Nearest stop: Solferino
  • By car: Drivers can park at the Carrousel du Louvre or Bac Montalembert car park. Special parking is available for visitors with disabilities.
  • By Hop-on hop-off bus:
    Musée d'Orsay is the closest stop in Big Bus tours through the red route and in Tootbus through the Must See Paris route.
entrances at the Orsay museum

There are four entrances at the Orsay, located close to each other, so it's essential to choose the correct one to avoid unnecessary waiting in lines.

  • Entrance A: For visitors who have not purchased tickets in advance and wish to buy them at the venue.
  • Entrance B: Reserved for adult groups with prior reservations.
  • Entrance C: For individual visitors who have purchased tickets, AFMO members, pass holders, and visitors with special needs.
  • Entrance D: Exclusively for school groups that have made prior reservations.
women exploring exhibits at orsay museum
  • Art is in the Street: March 18 to July 6, 2025.
  • Christian Krohg (1852-1925) The People of the North: March 25 to July 27, 2025.
  • Lucas Arruda. Qu'importe le paysage: until July 20, 2025.
  • Aperitif and Showmanship – A Pastel Portrait of Belle Époque Soirées: until July 2, 2025.
  • Gare d'Orsay in spring 1945. Scene of the return of the repatriates: until June 15, 2025.
  • “100 Works that Tell the Climate Story” itinerary: until September 14, 2025.

Special events:

  • Nuit des Musées (Museums Night): On Saturday, May 17, 2025 with free evening visit to its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Free Wi-Fi at orsay museum
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lockers and cloakrooms
  • Wheelchairs for loan
  • Strollers for loan
  • Lifts and access ramps
  • Washrooms
  • Baby area
  • Lost & found service teams
  • Audioguide
bookstore at orsay museum
  • Boutique bookstore: With over five thousand titles on painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, photography, and the history of the arts, this bookstore has everything you need to know about the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Youth space: If you go to the nave of the museum, you'll find a selection of books and games about art on display, where you can dig in and gratify the connoisseur in you.
  • Souvenir counter: Take home a piece of the museum with you! Browse the stationery, jewelry, and textiles collection designed around their most popular exhibits.
seasonal french cuisine at orsay museum
  • Orsay Museum restaurant: Located in the heart of the museum, this fine diner serves seasonal French cuisine inspired by current exhibitions.
    The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch from 11:45am to 2:35pm, with extended hours on Thursdays for dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm.
    Tea time is available from 2:45pm to 5:30pm.
  • Café Campana: This quick-service cafe, designed by the Campana brothers and located near the exit of the Impressionist Gallery, offers a summer menu with salads, stews, and sundaes. The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 4:45pm, with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:45pm.  
no smoking at Orsay musuem
  • Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are allowed inside. Larger bags must be left in the cloakroom, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • No food, beverages, large umbrellas, tripods, selfie sticks, large photography equipment, sharp objects, art materials, or items deemed dangerous by security personnel are allowed.
  • Photography for personal use is allowed without flash. Professional photography requires prior authorization.
  • Eating or drinking outside designated areas is not permitted.
  • No vehicles or motorized cycles are allowed.
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Smoking is prohibited anywhere within the museum premises.
Eiffel Tower
  • Eiffel Tower: A short walk from the Orsay Museum, the Eiffel Tower stands as one of Paris' most iconic landmarks. While you can take in panoramic views of the city from various levels, it is especially enchanting during sunset and when illuminated at night.
  • Louvre Museum: Located across the Seine from the Orsay, the Louvre Museum houses an unparalleled collection of art, including the famous Mona Lisa. Its vast galleries and striking glass pyramid entrance make it a must-see if you're an art and history lover.
  • Seine River cruise: A relaxing way to explore Paris, the Seine River Cruise glides along the riverbanks, passing by key landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Get a unique perspective of the city, especially at dusk with the city lights reflecting on the water.

Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum tickets

Fast-track tickets save you time by allowing you to skip the long queues, especially during peak hours. With timed entry, you'll spend less time waiting outside and more time exploring the museum’s exhibits at your own pace, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable visit.