Musée d'Orsay
Musée d'Orsay
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 9:45 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Musée d'Orsay in Paris is a must-visit for art lovers and travelers alike. It's famous for its impressive collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, making it one of the largest in the world. Housed in a stunning former railway station on the Seine, the museum is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. Don't miss the famous clock face, which is part of the museum's exhibition. For an in-depth experience, you might want to join a private or group tour. Visit in the morning to beat the crowds and enjoy a quieter museum experience. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Tour Eiffel / Invalides
With the Eiffel Tower at its core, the Invalides area of Paris is guaranteed to impress. Golden towers and Baron Haussmann's urban vision meet military precision, stretching avenues, and luscious lawns. The area boasts the Musée D’Orsay, the tomb of Napoleon, the National Parliament and UNESCO, as well as luxurious, exclusive residences. In fine restaurants and at the weekend markets, families, diplomats, and politicians brush shoulders with the tourists who come to see this postcard-perfect area for themselves.
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Francesca Cole
Cramlington, UK32 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
My husband and I booked tickets in advance to come here (about £14 per ticket) so we missed the massive queues. We arrived at 10:40am, twenty minutes before our designated slot, there was a bit of a queue but it wasn’t anywhere near the size of the one for those without tickets, so advanced booking is recommended. We made it in the museum about 11:05am, the bag/security checks were quick and there was no line for scanning our tickets. The museum is very large, five different floors for different eras of art. However, due to my unfortunate fear of heights, we didn’t make it up the entire five stories, which is a shame as the fifth floor is for van Gogh. The entire gallery is busy, there are a lot of tour guides as well as people wearing the virtual headset guides, so patience is a virtue whilst you’re here. There are a few areas where you can buy merchandise for the specific art era you’re in, as well as an actual gift shop, though as you can imagine it isn’t the cheapest so prepare yourself for that. There is also a café next to the gift shop, we didn’t make any use of it but is handy if you would like refreshments and a breather, as if you did the entire gallery it could easily take you hours. There are a lot of exhibitions that take place here, so perhaps time your trip at a time they take place as it would be an added bonus. Would we come here again? Probably not, but I’m glad we did once.
Written 4 March 2025
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Brad
Hong Kong, China182,267 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
This is one of the most popular art museums in Europe. Situated along the Seine River in the historic Gard d'Orsay rail station was redeveloped and repurposed to house the incredible collection of Impressionistic artworks back in 1986. Today, millions of visitors walk through this museum's doors.
Opening hours are 9.30am to 6pm daily with late hours until 9.45pm on Thursdays. Ticket prices are now (€16 for adults) and it is highly recommended to reserve in advance online where you are given time slotted entrance, something that is much needed to manage queues and crowd sizes. Note that entrance is included with the Paris Museum Pass if you plan to make this purchase as part of your visit to Paris.
Within, there are several floors with gallery halls packed with masterpieces from the likes of Bonnard, Cezanne, Courbet, Degas, Delacroix, Gauguin, Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Rodin, Rousseau, Seurat, Sisley, Van Gogh and many others can be enjoyed. One can easily find themselves spending 3-4 hours leisurely enjoying the permanent collection artworks on display. Check online for temporary exhibitions that will be on offer during the time of your intended visit.
I always enjoy a brief stroll through the Art Nouveau furniture and decorative arts section and will forever enjoy seeing the old rail station clock face which remains part of the building. There are several espresso bar stopping points with the museum and a decent top floor cafe. Public toilets are fairly easy to locate. There are lockers in the basement level near the entrance/exit as well as a good gift shop nearby as well.
Opening hours are 9.30am to 6pm daily with late hours until 9.45pm on Thursdays. Ticket prices are now (€16 for adults) and it is highly recommended to reserve in advance online where you are given time slotted entrance, something that is much needed to manage queues and crowd sizes. Note that entrance is included with the Paris Museum Pass if you plan to make this purchase as part of your visit to Paris.
Within, there are several floors with gallery halls packed with masterpieces from the likes of Bonnard, Cezanne, Courbet, Degas, Delacroix, Gauguin, Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Rodin, Rousseau, Seurat, Sisley, Van Gogh and many others can be enjoyed. One can easily find themselves spending 3-4 hours leisurely enjoying the permanent collection artworks on display. Check online for temporary exhibitions that will be on offer during the time of your intended visit.
I always enjoy a brief stroll through the Art Nouveau furniture and decorative arts section and will forever enjoy seeing the old rail station clock face which remains part of the building. There are several espresso bar stopping points with the museum and a decent top floor cafe. Public toilets are fairly easy to locate. There are lockers in the basement level near the entrance/exit as well as a good gift shop nearby as well.
Written 15 October 2024
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Sadibuono
Tuscany, Italy316 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Online booking by hour and day at 22€ per person including audio guide on the official website. Entered at correct time. Charming late 19th century architecture well restored and preserved with simple and bright paths. Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism well enjoyed without much chaos, audio guide simple to use in all languages and well done; of course they must like. Purchase some gadgets at the bookshop. We enjoyed a late morning snack in the beautiful dining room overlooking the Seine, which was once a waiting room for trains: cheese not exciting (13€), baba (16€) of chef Ducasse well made but too alcoholic knowing how the real Neapolitan baba is, unique dishes at about 25€ each, high level service. Iconic stop for all visits to Paris.
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Written 25 January 2025
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Camila
Buenos Aires, Argentina119 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This museum is a must if you visit Paris. To enter there are always people, so I recommend buying tickets in advance (remember that young people 18-26 years old EU citizens or residents enter free). We waited 15 minutes outside to go through security and then enter the museum presenting the tickets.
The museum is spectacular. It has iconic works by Monet and Van Gogh. Everything in the museum is very well marked, very clean and tidy.
I highly recommend it, especially if it is your first time in town.
The museum is spectacular. It has iconic works by Monet and Van Gogh. Everything in the museum is very well marked, very clean and tidy.
I highly recommend it, especially if it is your first time in town.
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Written 24 June 2024
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GLTE
Liege Province, Belgium536 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Guided tour booked on 2/1: guide arrived 30 minutes late (rent ... )
Very quick explanations and not easy to follow despite the audio because a lot of people in front of the works and we run. Escalators down. Some parts forgotten because no time.
The guided tour ticket allows to continue the tour alone.
The guide illustrated at 9 € sold in the shops includes the majority of the great works (poppy cover of Monet)
Beautiful place.
To be done quietly outside school holidays because too many people
Very quick explanations and not easy to follow despite the audio because a lot of people in front of the works and we run. Escalators down. Some parts forgotten because no time.
The guided tour ticket allows to continue the tour alone.
The guide illustrated at 9 € sold in the shops includes the majority of the great works (poppy cover of Monet)
Beautiful place.
To be done quietly outside school holidays because too many people
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Written 25 January 2025
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SolihullTraveller
Solihull, UK826 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Spectacular Museum, because it was a Railway Station; it just works. Some fantastic art of course and we went for the Impressionists of which the collection is superb. I particularly liked that there were windows on the fifth floor between art works which afforded fantastic views over Paris. On a practical note, we bought a dual ticket for €25 which included the Rodin Museum as well. We arrived on New Years day and the queue to get in wasn't too bad, by the time we left it was a lot worse. I would recommend an early start! A Paris must see.
Written 3 January 2025
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Joyman L
Perth, Australia1,716 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Visited in January 2024
We pre-purchased times tickets online and arrived at the museum half an hour prior to out booked time and they allowed us to enter early. As one of the popular spots for tourists, the place was packed at the entrance past the security screening. It is also here where the gift shop, locker rooms, and information desk is located before being greeted by the expansive space that is Musee d'Orsay. Make sure to do your research on which exhibitions you'd like to visit as there is a lot to see. There are also paid seasonal exhibits that are not part of the entry tickets.
There is a cafe and restaurant and it is recommended that booking is made for the restaurant if intending to visit. The whole museum is wheelchair and pram/stroller friendly.
We pre-purchased times tickets online and arrived at the museum half an hour prior to out booked time and they allowed us to enter early. As one of the popular spots for tourists, the place was packed at the entrance past the security screening. It is also here where the gift shop, locker rooms, and information desk is located before being greeted by the expansive space that is Musee d'Orsay. Make sure to do your research on which exhibitions you'd like to visit as there is a lot to see. There are also paid seasonal exhibits that are not part of the entry tickets.
There is a cafe and restaurant and it is recommended that booking is made for the restaurant if intending to visit. The whole museum is wheelchair and pram/stroller friendly.
Written 3 April 2024
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Zapryan D
London, UK1,062 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
I visited the Musée d'Orsay with my girlfriend in July earlier this year and I was simply astounded by the beautiful building and the magnificent artworks on display. The museum has an amazing collection of works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists such as Monet, Degas, Cezanne, Pissaro, Van Gogh, and Berthe Morisot. The museum's building is a work of art itself - a beautiful old train station with a gorgeous clock. Make sure you check out the great collection of sculptures, especially the ones by Rodin, including the original plaster cast of the Gates of Hell. If you're in Paris on the first Sunday of the month, take advantage of the free entry, though take note that this is very popular so you should make sure you book your tickets in advance.
Written 13 October 2024
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KosherAndGlutenFree
New Jersey321 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
It took us about 2 hours to go through the museum.
Try to get to the museum when it opens; it gets busy quickly and that makes it harder to get close to some of the paintings.
Also, there are a limited number of free storage boxes where you can leave your coat and bags, and these also get taken quickly.
The 5th floor has most of the Impressionist paintings, so I would recommend starting there first.
Lots of Monets, Renoir, some degas and Manets.
My favorites were the Paul Signacs but there weren’t many.
Other visitors are usually very happy to help take your pictures.
Enjoy !
Try to get to the museum when it opens; it gets busy quickly and that makes it harder to get close to some of the paintings.
Also, there are a limited number of free storage boxes where you can leave your coat and bags, and these also get taken quickly.
The 5th floor has most of the Impressionist paintings, so I would recommend starting there first.
Lots of Monets, Renoir, some degas and Manets.
My favorites were the Paul Signacs but there weren’t many.
Other visitors are usually very happy to help take your pictures.
Enjoy !
Written 4 March 2025
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Crofton M
Airlie Beach, Australia2,071 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
What an amazing building, stuffed full of mainly impressionist paintings. We wandered through Monet, Pissaro, Manet, Cezanne, van Gogh and Renoire and saw most of our favourites. With the Olympics looming, many paintings have been loaned to other galleries. I was disappointed that Renoir's boating party and several Cezanne works were not on display.
It was still a great visit and we wandered over 2 km through the exhibits. You need to buy tickets on line at a specific time, so they can control crowding
It was still a great visit and we wandered over 2 km through the exhibits. You need to buy tickets on line at a specific time, so they can control crowding
Written 17 June 2024
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If we enter the museum in the late afternoon on a Thursday, can we stay for the evening hours?
Written 21 February 2025
If we enter the museum in the late afternoon on a Thursday (when they are open late) can we stay for the evening hours?
Written 21 February 2025
Does anybody know what time the free Sunday tickets are released when they release them?
Written 21 April 2024
Hello!
We did not find any information about this. My friend and I are in the category of European students aged 18-25. We cannot buy tickets and book time online. So it turns out that we will have to stand in line at the cash register? Or can we also just skip the queue by presenting the relevant documents? Thank you!
Written 30 March 2024
If you and your friend are European students between the ages of 18 and 25 and cannot purchase tickets or book online, you can still avoid the queue at the ticket counter by presenting the relevant documents. According to the museum's rules, students may be authorized to lead a group as part of a visit if they are at least at the high school level. It is necessary to present supporting documents to the information offices, as indicated in the museum's rules. So, by bringing the necessary documents with you, you may be authorized to lead a group without having to wait in line at the cashier. Enjoy your visit to the museum!
Written 31 March 2024
Ciao! Vorrei sapere se all'interno del museo ci sia un servizio di deposito per lasciare il trolley e se c’è un limite di borse da poter lasciare
Written 19 March 2024
Sì, all'interno del Museo d'Orsay è disponibile un servizio di deposito dove puoi lasciare il tuo trolley. Puoi depositare anche altri bagagli di dimensioni massime pari a quelle di una valigia a mano (56x45x25 cm). Tuttavia, gli oggetti di valore non sono accettati per il deposito. Ti consiglio di contattare direttamente il museo se hai ulteriori domande o necessiti di chiarimenti sui servizi di deposito.
Written 20 March 2024
Ciao a tutti. Sarò a Parigi dal 28/03 al 2/04 con mia figlia di 14 anni . Vorrei vedere le 10 opere principali del Louvre , il museo D'Orsay e o l'orangerie perchè ci piace molto Monet e gli impressionisti, ma avendo pochi giorni mi domando se è meglio andare più in giro all'aria aperta e dei musei quale preferire? Il museum pass è conveniente e con esso poi posso noleggiare anche le audioguide on line prima di andare ? E per i trasporti mi Conviene Naviogo o ? Co serve il transfert da Montparnasse al Charle de Gaulles e se andiamo a Versailles , cosa che non ho ancora deciso . Attendo conmsigli grazie
Written 1 March 2024
Consigliato il Pass Navigo acquistabile ad ogni ermata della metro. Per gli impressionisti al museo d'orsay è tutto all'ulytimo piano ma se amate Monet imperdibile l'Orangerie. Consiglio un giorno perdersi nel quartire Marais. Noi abbiamo optato comunque per una vacanza a spasso per Parigi, in internet trovate ottimi itinerari postati da ragazzi italiani residenti in città.
Written 3 March 2024
yuki
Japan
オルセー美術館とオランジュリー美術館の共通チケットの購入は、どこからできますか？
インターネットで調べておりますが、それぞれの美術館の入場チケットの購入は、いろんなサイトで見つけることができるのですが、共通チケットをなかなか見つけることができません。
Written 4 February 2024
I believe so but there is very heavy demand. The tickets are issued 4 weeks in advance. I went in line as they were released and it took me a couple of frustrating hours to complete the purchase and only afternoon slots were by then available.
Written 3 February 2025
Ciao a tutti, volevo chiederti qualche info siccome tra qualche settimana andrò a parigi.
Hai effettuato un acquisto sul sito dei biglietti ? perché non riesco a capire sul sito c'è sia la sezione con scritto "Admission to the Musée d'Orsay" e mi sembra di capire che sia l'ingresso per il museo che alle mostre di van gogh, e poi c'è anche la sezione "Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise exhibition" dove ti fa comunque acquistare i biglietti ma non capisco se è solo per quanto riguarda van gogh o anche per il museo in generale, mi sapresti aiutare ? Grazie.
Invece se acquisto il Paris Museum Pass non c'è bisogno della prenotazione ? e vedo sia il museo che la mostra di van Gogh ?
Written 23 October 2023
quando sono stato io non c’era la seconda opzione, ho comprato i biglietti sul sito x essere sicuro dell’orario e non fare code. col pass entri ma non puoi prenotare l’orario e fai un’altra fila. quando ci sono stato però non ci sarebbe stato bisogno di prenotare, perché c’era poca gente. io non comprerei più i biglietti e mi presenterei col pass
Written 25 October 2023
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