Louvre Museum

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Ancien palais des rois, le Louvre épouse l’histoire de France depuis huit siècles

Conçu dès sa création en 1793 comme un musée universel, ses collections, qui figurent parmi les plus belles au monde, couvrent plusieurs millénaires et un territoire qui s’étend de l’Amérique aux frontières de l’Asie. Réparties en huit départements, elles contiennent des œuvres universellement admirées, comme La Joconde, la Victoire de Samothrace ou la Vénus de Milo. Le Louvre est aujourd’hui le musée le plus visité au monde.

Practical information

Place
musée du louvre
75001 Paris 1
01 40 20 50 50

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Accessibility info

Access
Metro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre

Opening hours
Monday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last admission: 1 h before closing time Rooms evacuated: 30 min before closing time

Additional information
Tickets purchased on site: 15 euros

Website
http://www.louvre.fr

Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/museedulouvre

Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/museelouvre/

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Current and upcoming events

Guillon Lethière, né à la Guadeloupe : l'exposition rétrospective du musée du Louvre se dévoile - IMG20241112154029

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: a free nocturne on December 6, 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: December 6, 2024.

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!

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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.

Exposition événement Revoir Watteau au musée du Louvre, autour de la figure de Pierrot - DSC 1446

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!

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.

The Louvre by night: two evenings of art every Wednesday and Friday!

In your busy week, treat yourself to a moment of magic: the Musée du Louvre opens at night every Wednesday and Friday evening. The permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the world's most beautiful museum await you!

Visuels musée et monument Louvre Joconde

Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces

The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit.

Past events

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.

Éphéméride du 22 août à Paris : Le vol de la Joconde au Musée du Louvre

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.

Visuels Musée du Louvre Victoire de Samothrace

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!