Orsay Museum skip-the-line tickets

Skip the Line Tours

One of Paris's most popular museums, the Orsay Museum sees over 3 million visitors each year. This often translates to long ticket lines, stretching for over 3 hours in peak season from May to August. Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the lines entirely and save yourself an hour or more – that you can use to explore the museum's five floors of masterpieces instead of waiting outside.

Why opt for skip-the-line tickets to the Orsay Museum?

Tourists exploring art at the Orsay Museum in Paris, available with Fast-Track Tickets and access to Temporary Exhibitions

Avoid long lines

Skip-the-line tickets guarantee convenient entry by cutting the need to wait at the ticket counter lines. Think zipping past the ticketing queue and more time to explore the museum collection. Best suited to guests on a tight schedule!

Tourists exploring art at the Orsay Museum in Paris, available with Fast-Track Tickets.

Beat the extreme weather with fast-track entry

You know that skipping the ticketing lines gets you fast-track access to museum collection, but another advantage is avoiding standing in extreme weather to get your ticket. Skip the line tickets ensure faster entry to the museum interior, during harsh winters and sweltering summer heat.

Maximize viewing time

Faster entry during peak hours or weekends at the museum means more time to explore the artwork inside. This ensures more time to explore Orsay’s five floors of collections and popular works like Van Gogh’ Starry Night on the Rhone, with fewer crowds.

Plan your visit to the Orsay Museum

Ways to gain faster entry to the Orsay Museum

Guide explaining Manet's Olympia painting at Orsay Museum, Paris, France.

Book your tickets online

The Orsay Museum is crowded on weekends, particularly on Sundays. We recommend booking your tickets online in advance. This saves you up to an hour of standing in the ticketing queue and you can head straight to the collections faster.

Book the Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass grants you entry to many museums in Paris, including the Orsay Museum. While it doesn't always guarantee to skip the ticketing lines, having one may lead to faster entry as you avoid waiting in the general admission line.

Visitors exploring art at Orsay Museum, Paris, during a guided tour focused on Impressionist masterpieces.

Consider off-peak hours

If you visit the museum around late afternoons after 4pm or early evening right before 6pm, you can see less to no crowds at the entrances. This also means reduced crowds inside the museum, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

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Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum’s skip-the-line tickets

Are skip-the-line tickets available online in advance for the Orsay Museum?

Yes, you can purchase Orsay Museum skip-the-line tickets online in advance. This eliminates the need to wait in the ticket booth line, allowing you to enter the museum more quickly.

How much do Orsay Museum skip-the-line tickets cost?

Prices for Orsay Museum skip-the-line tickets start at €13 and go up to €52

Is there a combined ticket for the Orsay Museum and other attractions?

Yes! You can get a that includes access to both the Orsay Museum and the Orangerie Museum, or opt for a Paris Museum Pass, which covers multiple attractions.

Are skip-the-line tickets available for groups?

Yes, group tickets are available and can be booked here.

Can I enter the Orsay Museum multiple times in one day with the same ticket?

No. Your tickets allow single entry only. Once you exit, you will have to purchase a new ticket to re-enter the museum.

Is there a time limit on how long I can stay inside the Orsay Museum?

No, once inside, you can explore the museum at your own pace until closing time.