Musée d'Orsay Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Musée d'Orsay in 2026?

Unusually, it’s cheaper to buy on-site tickets for the Musée d’Orsay. Standard admission tickets cost €16 online or €14 at the museum; discounts are available for adults accompanying children. Tickets for Thursday's 6pm–9pm timeslot cost €12 online or €10 on-site. Under-18s and EU or EEA residents ages 18–25 enjoy free admission.

Q: How long do you need in the Musée d'Orsay?

To fully appreciate the Musée d'Orsay, allocate 2–3 hours on average, considering your interest level in art. Enthusiasts can explore Impressionist, post-Impressionist, and decorative artworks, while those with limited time could cover highlights in an hour or two. To optimize your experience, consider a private guided tour with skip-the-line admission.

Q: What is the least busy day at Musée d'Orsay?

To enjoy the least crowded experience at the Musée d'Orsay, visit Thursday evenings when the museum offers extended hours. Additionally, Wednesday and Friday mornings are quieter to visit, allowing visitors to explore the museum's extensive collections in a more serene and relaxed environment.

Q: Can I take pictures at Musée d'Orsay?

Yes, you're welcome to take photos and film videos at Musée d'Orsay for personal use. Just remember to turn off your flash. Some artworks might have photo restrictions, clearly marked. If you're planning commercial or group photography, get permission beforehand. Be sure to store all camera stands and lighting gear in the cloakroom.

Q: Is Musée d'Orsay accessible?

Yes, the Musée d'Orsay is accessible with provisions like wheelchairs, canes, and folding seats. Strollers with metal frames aren't allowed, but there are strollers in the cloakroom. Elevators and ramps ensure access for reduced mobility visitors and strollers. Additional services include adapted audioguides with induction loops and French Sign Language (LSF).

Q: Does Musée d’Orsay provide guided tours?

Yes, for an additional fee, the Musée d'Orsay offers one daily guided tour, which provides insights into the collections by focusing on key masterpieces. Visitors can also rent an audio guide covering the museum’s major exhibitions. For a personalized and flexible experience, book a private tour through an external provider.

Q: When is Musée d’Orsay closed?

The Musée d’Orsay is closed on Mondays, May 1, and Dec. 25. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended late-night hours on Wednesdays. Plan your Paris trip accordingly to ensure a delightful experience while exploring the museum's exceptional collection of art and history.

Q: What are the best attractions in Paris other than the Musée d'Orsay?

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Bruce_D, May 2026

An outstanding tour of the Musée D’Orsay!

An outstanding tour of the Musée d’Orsay with Eduardo! Putting all these paintings into their historical and aesthetic context really illuminated their significance and their beauty! It was a pleasure to be guided through this extensive collection by someone so knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended!

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Sandra_T, May 2026

Great

Excellent, I would do it again !! Guide very knowledgeable and professional the whole day and showed concern for safety

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Veena_G, May 2026

Excellent tour!

Excellent way to really see the most popular places in Paris. Excellent and funny guide. Just make sure you know the exact meeting place address. The company just gives you a street and the exact location may be in the fine print or not, and they don't have good signage. We met at what looked like an old black information booth that was covered in graffiti in the center divider of the street. Hope this helps future travelers to find it.

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olivia_c, May 2026

I valued our tour guides...

I valued our tour guides perspective on art and society and appreciated her sense of humor. She made sure we were allowed in even though we were late.

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Marilyn_S, May 2026

Wonderfully restored...

Wonderfully restored train station that allows for natural light and sense of spaciousness. Easy to follow exhibitions and remarkable guide. Hugo brought the impressionist painters to life. He was obviously an art expert also used humor to connect with the group. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!

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Kevin_R, May 2026

Great day in Paris walking tour.

Arthur, the tour guide, was very friendly and spoke great English. He loves his city and you could tell the way he told the stories about everything we saw. The only problem with the entire tour, was the rain for the first 2 hours of the tour. Since we used the metro a few times, he showed everyone how to read the information so we could use the metro after the tour. He made the day very exciting, even with the rain. You could say he was our ray of sunshine.

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Mike, May 2026

Private tour worth every penny

Wonderful experience on the private tour. We had only one day available to visit the Orsay and all the standard tickets were sold out so we opted for the private tour and it was worth every penny. Our guide Nermine was extremely knowledgeable and made and effort to incorporate our interests and knowledge. She also knew how to navigate around the crowds and show us the highlights and some hidden treasures. Saved tons of time and learned so much more than we would on our own. Thank you!!

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Know before you go

Do not bring suitcases, backpacks, or other travel bags; they are not permitted inside and cannot be left in the cloakroom.
Note that security is sometimes heightened at this popular site. The museum follows security measures per French authorities, and this can lead to delays.
Wheelchairs and pushchairs can be borrowed from the cloakroom, while large strollers and baby carriers are not allowed.

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