Louvre museum - activities

Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on January 3, the first Friday of the month

It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: January 3, 2025.

Revisiting Cimabue: medieval Italian painting on show at the Musée du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre pays tribute to the revolutionary master of 13th-century Italian painting: Cimabue. An exhibition to discover from January 22 to May 12 2025.

La Nuit des fous: the closing night of the exhibition at the Musée du Louvre

On January 17, 2025, join us at the Musée du Louvre for an exceptional evening of art and madness, to mark the closing of the "Figures du fou" exhibition. The evening will feature dance, music and performances from all horizons.

Evenings at the Musée du Louvre: extended opening hours for the festive season

Take advantage of the festive season to discover the Louvre in a different way: from December 26, 2024 to January 4, 2025, the Paris museum will remain open until 9 pm.

Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe: the Musée du Louvre retrospective exhibition unveiled

The Musée du Louvre honors an unjustly forgotten painter: from November 13, 2024 to February 17, 2025, come and discover the Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe exhibition.

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!

All Saints' Day vacation 2024 at the Louvre: activities and tours for children

This All Saints' Day, the Louvre is the place to be with the whole family! Here's the program of activities scheduled from October 19 to November 2, 2024.

Figures du fou at the Musée du Louvre: a zany exhibition to discover - our photos

Are you crazy? Yes, we are! Everyone's crazy in the Louvre Museum's new exhibition, Figures du Fou: du Moyen-Âge aux Romantiques, on view from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A plunge into the history of the madman and his representation through the ages.

Exhibition event Revoir Watteau at the Musée du Louvre, around the figure of Pierrot - our photos

Following restoration of the work, art lovers are invited to rediscover Antoine Watteau's masterpiece "Le Pierrot, dit Le Gilles" in a new exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A character who has been the subject of much ink... And a lot of paint!

Unusual: why did a mummy in the Louvre Museum have to be scanned?

A 2,900-year-old mummy from the Louvre Museum was sent to Lens hospital for a few days to undergo a CT scan. A patient like no other, who could well be helping science in the process!

Fashion at the Louvre: the first fashion exhibition in the history of the Musée du Louvre

For the first time in its history, the Louvre will host an exhibition devoted entirely to fashion, from January 24 to July 21, 2025! The iconic Parisian museum will be showcasing its treasures of classical art alongside creations by the greatest couturiers and promising young talents.

Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Where can you see the Victoire de Samothrace in Paris, the sculpture on display at the closing ceremony?

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the goddess Niké made numerous appearances. First on the Olympians' medals, on the Pont Alexandre III, but also during the closing ceremony, with the sculpture of La Victoire de Samothrace, visible in Paris!

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the art studios & backstage at the Louvre Museum

Event for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, the art studios of the Musée du Louvre in Paris will be opening their doors to you (registration required). It's an opportunity to learn more about their unique expertise. And it's also a chance to go behind the scenes of the famous Parisian museum!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Do I need a QR code on my Games Pass to go to the Museum in the grey zone?

As you know, in the run-up to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, access to certain areas is restricted to ensure the safety of all. A gray zone has been set up from July 18 to 26, so if you're wondering whether the museum or monument you'd like to visit requires a Games Pass, we've got an update.

Heritage Days 2024: visit to the Arc du Carrousel du Louvre in Paris

During the 41st Journées du Patrimoine, come and visit the Arc du Carrousel du Louvre free of charge, on September 21 and 22, 2024.

Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection: a magnificent sculpture exhibition at the Musée du Louvre

Come and admire the treasures of ancient Rome, with a visit to the "Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection" exhibition, at the Musée du Louvre, from June 26 to November 11, 2024.

Cinéma Paradiso Louvre: no edition in 2024, the free film festival will return in 2025

Notice to all cinephiles! The Paradiso Louvre Cinema Festival will not be taking place in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. We'll have to wait until summer 2025 to discover a new selection of films screened free of charge in the most beautiful and original of cinemas: the Cour Carrée du Louvre.

Nuit des musées 2024 at the Musée du Louvre in Paris: the program for this nocturne

The Musée du Louvre is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2024, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, and is welcoming us free of charge for the time of a special nocturne in the world's largest museum. But be warned, you'll need to register in advance to take part! So, are you ready for the 20th edition?

Post Malone: an exceptional concert by the American rapper at the Louvre

Post Malone in concert in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre Museum? This is the musical event not to be missed in Paris on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. For those who can't make it, this live event will be livestreamed on Roblox.