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Orsay Museum in Paris






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Sandra Von Dessonneck

Sandra

Jun 2025
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The exhibits, of course, but also the interior. It has an interesting design and layout. There were a lot of people in the building.
Julie Cler
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Julie

France
May 2025
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Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
Stella Maris Rodriguez

Stella

Jun 2025
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It was an unforgettable experience, I had no personal guide, but the devices we rented were not easy and stressed us out, but anyway we enjoyed a lot we spent three hours, all beautiful and exhausting, this is my second visit, I need more visits to the majestic Louvre museum!
Sommerfeld Wilhelm

Sommerfeld

Jun 2025
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We were very excited and impressed! Only 30 minutes waiting time thanks to tickets with time! You shouldn't try to do everything, you can't do it in one day! We would start directly with the "Denon" grand piano! The Italian artists are much better! But also make sure you see the European/French wing! There is Napoleon's apartment and very splendid halls!
Joanne Reynolds

Joanne

Apr 2025
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L'Orangerie is an outstanding museum! The Monet water lily paintings are absolutely gorgr! The trick is to get people to stop talking in the gallery and to move away from in front of the paintings! ☺️
SARA SUTTON

Sara

Apr 2025
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Our museum guide Julie was the greatest guide I have had in all the world ! She made such an amazing visit with very interesting facts about the paintings and artists. Also she has this incredible sense of humor which made the visit so fun.
Medardo E Garza

Medardo

Apr 2022
Bought timed tickets in advance for quick entry...excellent. The exhibits are well designed, easy to walk through and offer an amazing breadth and depth of art, sculpture and architecture. Thank you.
Heike Elisabeth Bach

Heike

Mar 2022
Die Tickets für das Musée de l'Orangerie und Musée d'Orsay waren sofort verfügbar. Da es eine separate Warteschlange für Besucher ohne Tickets gab, entstanden für uns keine Wartezeiten. Der Besuch des Museum l'Orangerie ist auf eine halbe Stunde begrenzt, was viel zu kurz ist. Von einem 30 Minütigen Besuch der Orangerie ist auf jeden Fall abzuraten, das ist nur Abzocke. Allerdings wurden wir beim rausgehen nicht kontrolliert. Das Musse d'Orsay schliesst offiziell um 18:00, un 17:45 waren schon einige Räume geschlossen, daher dieses Museum früher einplanen, es gibt kein Zeitlimit ausser den Öffnungszeiten.

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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 provide insights 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?

Visitors exploring art at the Orsay Museum in Paris

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
Guide with tour group at Orsay Museum, Paris

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
Tourists exploring art at the Louvre Museum, with a view of the iconic glass pyramid and Orsay Museum in Paris

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.

Impressionist treasures at Orsay Museum

Tourists exploring Orsay Museum in Paris

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.

View from inside the Orsay Museum, Paris, featuring the iconic giant clock

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 at orsay museum

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.

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.
  • ByHop-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.
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  • 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

How can fast-track tickets enhance my experience?

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.

What are the busiest days to visit?

The museum will be most crowded on Tuesdays and Sundays, so avoid these days. If you must go on these days, then it's best to go around lunchtime to ditch the crowds.

Can I book a guided tour at the Orsay Museum?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours daily, including premium tours for smaller, more intimate groups of up to 6 people. Guided tours provide in-depth insights into the museum’s rich collection and history.

Who can enjoy free entry to the Orsay Museum?

Visitors under 18, EU citizens aged 25 and under, disabled visitors and their companion, as well as art history students, enjoy free entry. Additionally, entry is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month.

Is the Orsay Museum accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, the museum is fully accessible with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are available on request, and priority access is provided at Entrance C for visitors with disabilities.

Can I bring food and drinks inside the museum?

Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum galleries. However, the museum offers on-site dining at its restaurant and café. The Orsay Museum restaurant provides a fine dining experience, while Café Campana offers light meals and refreshments.

What is the Orsay Museum’s relation to other Parisian museums?

The Musée d'Orsay was created to bridge the gap between the National Museum of Modern Art which showcases contemporary works and the Louvre which emphasizes classical art, hence showcasing art from 1848 to 1915.

Is photography allowed inside the Orsay Museum?

Yes, photography is allowed but without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks to protect the artwork.

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