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.

What languages are guides available in?

Guided tours are available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, and Arabic.

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.

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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Orsay Museum Entry Tickets

Discover one of the world’s finest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces inside a stunning former Beaux-Arts railway station.

Everything you get: Entry to the Orsay Museum to explore its permanent collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces across three levels of galleries spanning the mid-19th to the early 20th century, including Houses of Parliament by Monet, Starry Night Over the Rhône by Van Gogh, and Luncheon on the Grass by Manet.
Why choose this: The simplest way to explore the Musée d'Orsay's iconic masterpieces with flexible self-guided visits.
Upgrades: Choose to enhance your visit with Thursday late entry, a fast-track entry ticket with free immersive digital audio guide for detailed self-paced commentary, flexible entry ticket to explore the museum at anytime during opening hours on your chosen day, or a combo ticket pairing Orsay Museum with Orangerie Museum entry to explore two iconic Paris museums with a single ticket.

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Orsay Museum Guided Tour

Explore one of the world's greatest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections with an expert guide, set inside the Orsay Museum, former Beaux-Arts railway station.

Everything you get: Entry to Orsay Museum with a 2-hour guided tour led by a licensed expert, through the museum’s permanent collections including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Manet, with access to all temporary exhibitions on display.
Why choose this: Explore the Orsay Museum with an expert guide who brings its Impressionist masterpieces to life, helping you see the stories, techniques, and context behind the art—not just the paintings themselves.
Upgrades: Upgrade to a semi-private guided tour with a small group of up to 6 guests for a more intimate experience, or a fully private guided tour shaped entirely around your group's interests and pace, available in up to 8 languages.

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Orsay Museum Private Guided Tour

Explore Orsay’s Impressionist masterpieces on a private guided tour, available in 8 languages, inside a stunning former Beaux-Arts railway station.

Everything you get: Entry to the Orsay Museum with a 2-hour private tour led by a licensed expert guide. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Manet at your own pace, and also access the permanent collections and all temporary exhibitions on display.
Why choose this: Make the Orsay Museum feel personal with an art-specialist guide who tailors the tour to your interests, answers your questions, and helps you connect deeply with the artworks that matter most to you.
Options: Choose a guided tour in the language of your choice (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese and Arabic)

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Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Follow the evolution of Impressionism across Orsay and Orangerie, two museums located a short walk apart.

What you get at Orsay Museum: Fast-track entry to the permanent collection.
What you get at Orangerie Museum: Entry to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including access to the Nymphéas Room.
Why this combo works: Orsay gives you the wider Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection, while Orangerie extends the story through Monet’s Water Lilies.

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Combo (Save 13%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets

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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Orsay Museum

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
The venue is suitable for wheelchairs, and they are available for rent against an ID.
Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

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Combo (Save 16%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

Orsay Museum

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Seine River Cruise

Pets are not allowed onboard.
Wheelchairs are allowed onboard.
Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
Click here to see the route your boat will take along the River Seine, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

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Combo (Save 12%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Orsay Museum

Rodin Museum What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside, but guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible except for parts of the garden with gravel.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The garden closes 30 minutes before the museum.
Persons under 18 years of age and EU residents under 26 years of age may enter the museum for free with a valid ID.
Photography is allowed without flash.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Orsay Museum What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to borrow a wheelchair at the venue.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue, but guide dogs are welcome.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Braille and audio signage are available for this experience.
Free adjustable-height canes with rubber tips are available at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
Facilities: cloakroom, restroom, and free Wi-Fi.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
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Orsay Museum Entry Tickets with Virtual Reality Experience

Walk into the making of an icon in a 35-minute VR journey from 1865 Paris to 1886 New York.

Everything you get: Put on a VR headset and follow Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty from its first spark to its New York inauguration. Step inside a recreated 19th-century foundry, meet the people who made the monument possible, and explore Musée d’Orsay’s collections and exhibitions.
Why choose this: Rarely can you walk through history that no longer exists. VR rebuilds the lost foundry at life-size scale, with Musée d’Orsay access included.

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Visiting Orsay Museum

Ways to explore: Choose from Orsay Museum entry tickets, guided tours, audio-guided visits, or combo tickets with the Musée de l'Orangerie.
What’s included: Entry tickets cover the permanent collection, featuring masterpieces by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. Audio guides and tours add deeper insights into the artworks.
Queues & entry: The museum can have long ticketing queues during peak hours. Timed-entry tickets help you skip the wait and enter at your chosen slot.
When to book: Book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends, holidays, and temporary exhibitions to secure preferred time slots.
Good to know: You can explore at your own pace after entry. Free admission is available on the first Sunday of every month, but crowds are usually larger.
Best upgrade: Opt for a guided tour to uncover the stories behind Orsay’s masterpieces, or combine your visit with the Orangerie Museum for a complete Impressionist art experience.

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Ticket type	Entrance used	Includes	Why pick this	Best for	Recommended experience
Basic entry ticket	Main entrance at Rue de Lille / Quai Anatole-France	Entry to Musée d’Orsay permanent collection	• Explore the museum at your own pace • See iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and more	Independent explorers	Orsay Museum Tickets
Entry Ticket with Audioguide	Main entrance at Rue de Lille / Quai Anatole-France	Museum entry + multilingual audioguide with artwork commentary	• Get deeper context behind masterpieces while exploring freely • Ideal if you want expert insights without joining a tour	Self-guided experience	Orsay Museum Tickets (with Audioguide option)
Temporary Exhibition Ticket	Temporary exhibition entrance (as per exhibition access)	Entry to selected temporary exhibitions at Musée d’Orsay	• Discover limited-time collections and special showcases • Great for art enthusiasts looking for unique exhibitions	Repeat visitors & special exhibitions	Orsay Museum Temporary Exhibition
Guided Tour	Group entrance at Musée d’Orsay	Museum entry + expert-led guided tour covering key galleries and artworks	• Discover hidden stories behind famous masterpieces • Follow a curated route and make the most of your visit in 2–3 hours	First-time visitors	Orsay Museum Guided Tours
Private Guided Tour	Dedicated entrance at Musée d’Orsay	Small group tour (up to 6 people) with an expert guide	• Enjoy a personalised itinerary at your own pace • Ask questions and focus on artists or artworks that interest you most	Families, groups looking for in-depth experience	Private Guided Tour
Combo Tours	Individual entrances at each attraction	Orsay Museum entry combined with another Paris attraction or experience	• Save time by pairing Orsay with another must-do experience • Ideal for creating a complete Paris sightseeing itinerary	Best-value sightseeing option	Combo: Orsay + Orangerie
Museum + Dining Experience	Musée d’Orsay entrance + dining venue	Orsay Museum entry + brunch experience at Ladurée	• Pair art discovery with authentic French food • Perfect for a relaxed half-day itinerary	Parisian culinary experience	Orsay Museum Ticket + Brunch at Ladurée

What to expect at Orsay Museum

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🎨 Step into the world of Impressionist art

Enter the grand halls of the Orsay Museum, housed inside a beautifully restored Beaux-Arts railway station along the Seine. Wander beneath its iconic clock and explore one of the world’s largest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, featuring works by artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and Degas.

🖼️ Discover masterpieces beyond the canvas

Move through the museum’s galleries to see revolutionary works that transformed the art world. From vibrant landscapes and intimate portraits to bold experiments in colour and light, each room reveals how artists broke away from traditional styles and shaped modern art.

🏛️ Explore a landmark of Parisian architecture

Look beyond the artworks and admire the museum itself—a former 1900 railway station turned cultural landmark. Its soaring glass roof, grand clock faces, and open galleries create a unique setting where history and art come together.

✨ Uncover stories from the Belle Époque era

Travel back to late 19th-century France through paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and photography. The collection captures the changing face of Paris, from bustling city life and theatre scenes to everyday moments frozen in time.

🌆 Take in Paris from a historic viewpoint

Head to the museum’s upper levels for stunning views through the famous clock windows. Pause by the giant clocks overlooking the Seine and enjoy one of the most memorable perspectives of Paris from inside a museum.

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.

Explore Orsay Museum

Ornate clock inside Orsay Museum, Paris, with glass ceiling background.

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.

Access: Yes, included with general entry tickets.

How to best experience the Orsay clock ➡️

Sculpture of a ballerina in Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors viewing Impressionist paintings.

Beyond paintings, discover an impressive collection of sculptures, decorative objects, photography, and architectural pieces from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The galleries highlight the artistic movements that shaped France during the Belle Époque era.

Access: Yes, included with general entry.

Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.

The museum hosts rotating exhibitions exploring specific artists, movements, and themes, often featuring rare works borrowed from collections around the world. These exhibitions offer a deeper look into different periods of art history.

Access: No, a separate ticket may be required.

Gourmet lunch with wine and bread at Orsay Museum, Paris.

Located in the former railway station’s grand dining hall, the Orsay Museum restaurant offers a unique setting to take a break surrounded by historic architecture and elegant décor.

Access: Restaurant access does not require a museum ticket, but dining reservations are recommended.

Must-see artworks at Orsay Museum

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Starry Night Over the Rhône — Vincent van Gogh

One of Van Gogh’s most celebrated night scenes, this painting captures the shimmering reflections of gas lights across the Rhône River in Arles. Look closely at the swirling sky and vibrant colours that reveal the artist’s unique emotional style.

📍Location: Level 2, Gallery 36

What's so special about Starry Night Over the Rhône?

Self-Portrait — Vincent van Gogh

Created during Van Gogh’s time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, this striking self-portrait reflects his intense brushwork and distinctive use of colour. It remains one of the museum’s most recognizable works.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 71

Bal du moulin de la Galette — Auguste Renoir

Renoir captures a lively Sunday afternoon in Montmartre, filled with dancing, conversation, and sunlight filtering through trees. The painting is a defining example of Impressionism’s focus on modern Parisian life.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 32

Water Lilies (Blue and Gold) — Claude Monet

Part of Monet’s famous water lily series, this work showcases his fascination with reflections, light, and the changing moods of nature. It offers a glimpse into the artist’s later experiments with colour and abstraction.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 34

The Gleaners — Jean-François Millet

This powerful painting portrays three women collecting leftover crops after the harvest, highlighting rural life and social realities in 19th-century France. Its monumental scale gives dignity to an everyday scene.

📍Location: Level 4, Gallery 37

Olympia — Édouard Manet

A groundbreaking painting that challenged traditional artistic conventions, Olympia caused controversy when first exhibited for its direct gaze and modern portrayal of a reclining woman.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 14

Dance at the Moulin Rouge — Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

This energetic painting captures the atmosphere of Parisian nightlife at the famous Moulin Rouge. Through bold colours and expressive figures, Toulouse-Lautrec portrays the performers and characters of Montmartre’s entertainment scene.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 31

The Card Players — Paul Cézanne

A key work in Cézanne’s exploration of structure and form, this painting depicts two men absorbed in a quiet game of cards. Its simplified shapes and geometric composition influenced the development of modern art.

📍Location: Level 5, Gallery 35

The Gates of Hell — Auguste Rodin

This monumental bronze sculpture features over 180 figures inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. It showcases Rodin’s expressive style and includes figures that later became famous as independent works, including The Thinker.

📍Location: Ground Floor, Sculpture Galler

The Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen — Edgar Degas

Degas’s famous sculpture captures a young ballet dancer in a realistic pose, wearing an actual fabric tutu and ribbon when first displayed. It transformed traditional ideas of sculpture by introducing everyday materials and subjects.

📍Location: Ground Floor, Sculpture Gallery

Important galleries at the Orsay Museum

Impressionist Galleries (Level 5)

The highlight of the Orsay Museum, these galleries bring together some of the world’s most famous Impressionist paintings. Discover works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, and Pissarro, exploring the movement’s fascination with light, movement, and everyday life.

Must-see: Bal du moulin de la Galette by Renoir, Water Lilies by Monet, The Card Players by Cézanne.

Post-Impressionist Galleries (Level 5)

Continue into the bold and experimental world that followed Impressionism. These rooms showcase artists who pushed colour, form, and emotion further, including Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat.

Must-see: Starry Night Over the Rhône and Self-Portrait by Van Gogh, The Circus by Seurat.

Realism Galleries (Ground Floor)

Explore the works that captured everyday life, rural communities, and social realities of 19th-century France. These galleries feature powerful paintings by artists like Courbet and Millet that challenged traditional academic art.

Must-see: The Gleaners by Jean-François Millet, A Burial at Ornans by Gustave Courbet.

Manet and Early Modern Painting Galleries (Level 5)

Discover the artists who broke away from traditional rules and paved the way for modern art. Édouard Manet’s controversial compositions mark the transition from academic painting to avant-garde movements.

Must-see: Olympia and The Luncheon on the Grass by Édouard Manet.

Sculpture Galleries (Ground Floor & Main Hall)

Walk through the museum’s open sculpture spaces featuring works from the 19th century, including dramatic pieces by Rodin and Degas. The placement of sculptures within the former railway station’s grand hall makes the experience unique.

Must-see: The Thinker and The Gates of Hell by Auguste Rodin, Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas.

Art Nouveau & Decorative Arts Galleries (Level 2)

Discover the elegance of the Belle Époque through furniture, glasswork, jewellery, and decorative objects. These galleries reveal how Art Nouveau transformed everyday design at the turn of the century.

Must-see: Art Nouveau furniture, glassworks, and decorative interiors.

Plan your visit to Musée d'Orsay

Orsay Museum exterior along the Seine River in Paris, France.

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

Tour guide with group inside Orsay Museum, Paris, near sculptures and art displays.

Quay Entrance : On the quay, along the Seine-facing side of the museum. It can be used by visitors with timed tickets for the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions, and Paris Museum Pass holders with a reserved time slot.
Forecourt Entrance: On the museum forecourt or main plaza. This entrance is for visitors without tickets, visitors with untimed tickets, priority visitors, groups, and visitors attending museum events or activities.

Visitor reading a brochure inside the Orsay Museum, Paris.

Free Wi-Fi
Lockers and cloakrooms
Wheelchairs for loan
Strollers for loan
Lifts and access ramps
Washrooms
Baby area
Lost & found service teams
Audioguide

No smoking sign on a pole in an outdoor setting.

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.

Person viewing art book at Caumont Centre d’Art.

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.

Visitor tips

→ Arrive with a plan, not just a ticket: Orsay’s collection is spread across five levels, so start with the Impressionist galleries on Level 5 before exploring the earlier 19th-century works below.

→ Look up as much as you look around: The museum’s soaring glass roof, giant clocks, and original railway architecture are as much a part of the experience as the artworks.

→ Visit the giant clock at the end of the gallery route: The view through its transparent face overlooking the Seine is one of the most memorable photo spots inside Paris.

→ Don’t rush past the sculptures on the ground floor: Works by Rodin, Degas, and other masters create a different perspective on the artistic movements that shaped modern France.

→ Use the museum’s layout to your advantage: The quieter upper galleries often offer a better viewing experience than the crowded rooms around the most famous paintings.

→ Spend time with the lesser-known works: While Van Gogh and Monet draw the biggest crowds, Orsay’s collection of Symbolist, Realist, and Art Nouveau works reveals a broader story of changing French society.

→ Visit around lunchtime for a calmer experience: Many visitors take a break midday, making it a good window to explore popular galleries with fewer crowds.

→ Pair Orsay with the Musée de l'Orangerie: Both museums focus on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art and together create a complete journey through the movement.

→ Check your route before arriving: The museum has multiple entrances, but the main entrance at the former station’s grand hall offers the most iconic first impression.

Frequently asked questions about Musée d'Orsay tickets

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.

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What to expect at Orsay Museum

🎨 Step into the world of Impressionist art

🖼️ Discover masterpieces beyond the canvas

🏛️ Explore a landmark of Parisian architecture

✨ Uncover stories from the Belle Époque era

🌆 Take in Paris from a historic viewpoint

Things to know before booking your Orsay Museum tickets

Explore Orsay Museum

Located in the former railway station’s grand dining hall, the Orsay Museum restaurant offers a unique setting to take a break surrounded by historic architecture and elegant décor.

Must-see artworks at Orsay Museum