Musée d'Orsay Tickets | Skip-The-Line Entry

TL;DR – How to skip the lines at Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay draws almost 3.8 million visitors a year, making it one of France’s top-visited art museums. Busy days, which are weekends, holidays or major exhibitions, often bring long ticket-desk lines and crowded galleries. With a skip-the-line or timed-entry ticket, however, you can be inside in just minutes instead of waiting.

Standard skip-the-line ticket (From €14): Enter the museum any time during opening hours and use the dedicated access line for pre-booked tickets. Includes access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits.
Ticket with digital audio guide (From €26.90): Skip ticket queues and explore highlights with a multilingual app-based audio guide (separate from the museum’s onsite devices). Good for self-guided visits.
Guided tour (From €42.30): Join an expert English-speaking guide and breeze through with priority entry.
Impressionist masterpieces tour ( From €89 ): Skip-the-line entry with a small-group (max 6) tour led by an English-speaking art historian, uncovering Monet, Degas, Renoir, and the iconic 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces.
Orsay + combo (From €€36.38): Skip ticket lines at both museums with a single smart purchase. Ideal if you’re planning to visit both on the same day or trip.
Masterpieces you can't miss: Spot iconic works like Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône and Self-Portrait, Monet’s Water Lilies and Poppy Field, Renoir’s Bal du Moulin de la Galette, Degas’ Little Dancer, and Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass.

What are customers saying?

Loved by 45 million+

Spolaor

Dec 2025

5/5

The Musée d'Orsay is wonderful, splendid structure (which alone is worth the price of the ticket) and wonderful works of art well arranged and well explained. The cruise on the Seine is fascinating, we took it in the evening to admire the city lights. Very nice

Vivienne

Dec 2025

5/5

Avi was our tour guide and he was very informative. We appreciated having tje headsets as the museum was busy but we could hear everytbing clearly Good communication re meeting up

Florian

Dec 2025

5/5

The most beautiful museum in the world, rich in fantastic works. . A pleasant visit with pre-booked tickets.

Annelies

Dec 2025

3/5

App not opening and without opening app no ticket. A ticket also not recognized by Musée d'Orsay. Just don't.

Mahmoudi

Dec 2025

5/5

Unfortunately, even 2 hours is not enough! Friendly guide Easy to find in the museum

Paolo

Dec 2025

5/5

beautiful display,with the 4 p.m. shift there is little time available.

Schnell

Dec 2025

5/5

Excellent access! No waiting, no lines! Perfect!

Jorge

Dec 2025

5/5

Everything was perfect. No problem with the reservation

Book skip-the-line tickets to the Musée d’Orsay

Skip the long entrance queues and step straight into the home of the world’s finest Impressionist art. These timed-entry tickets help you breeze past the crowds—so you can admire Monet’s water lilies, Degas’ dancers, and Renoir’s Parisian moments, not wait outside on the quai.

What does “skip-the-line” really mean at the Musée d’Orsay?

With these tickets, you’ll bypass the long ticket-purchase line and head straight to the priority entrance reserved for timed-entry visitors. There is still a mandatory security check for everyone, but this line typically moves much faster than the general queue, especially during peak hours when wait times outside can reach 60–90 minutes.

How long are the queues at Musée d’Orsay?

On busy days (weekends, Tuesdays when nearby museums are closed, or during peak season), lines at Musée d'Orsay — for visitors without pre-booked tickets — often take 1 to 2.5 hours to get through.
On quieter times such as weekday mornings or late afternoons, or if you arrive early, waits can drop to around 30–60 minutes.
If you have a timed-entry or advance-purchase ticket, entry lines tend to be much shorter, often 10–20 minutes or even less, depending on crowd levels when you arrive.

Types of queues at Musée d’Orsay

1️⃣ Ticket-purchase queue

Location: Main entrance (Entrance A/B)
Who it’s for: Visitors buying tickets on-site
Average wait: 60–150 mins during busy periods (weekends, Tuesdays, peak season); 20–45 mins during quieter times
Skip-the-line? ❌ Only bypassed if you have a pre-booked ticket or museum pass
Notes: Several visitors report noticeable lines when showing up without a ticket.

2️⃣ Timed-entry / pass-holder queue

Location: Special priority entrance for pre-purchased tickets and museum pass holders
Who it’s for: Visitors with timed-entry tickets, Paris Museum Pass, or fast-track tickets
Average wait: Typically 5–10 mins; rarely more than 5 mins on most days
Skip-the-line? ✔️ Yes — bypasses the main ticket-purchase queue
Notes: This is the fastest way to enter the museum and avoid long waits.

3️⃣ Security & bag check

Location: Immediately inside ticket scanning at all entrances
Who it’s for: All visitors, regardless of ticket type
Average wait: Usually 5–15 mins depending on crowd size
Skip-the-line? ❌ No — mandatory for everyone

All your options to skip the queues at Orsay

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.

Compare your Musée d’Orsay ticket options

Ticket type	Wait time	Queues skipped	Inclusions	Price from	Book
Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets	10–20 mins	✅ Ticket-purchase line	Entry to Musée d’Orsay	€14	Fast-Track Entry Ticket
Guided Impressionist Masterpieces Tour	10–20 mins	✅ Ticket-purchase line	Entry + Expert art-historian guide + Small-group tour	€89	Guided Art Tour
Orsay Museum + Orangerie Museum	10–20 mins	✅ Ticket-purchase line	Entry to Orsay + Audio guide + Entry to Orangerie	€36.38	Combo with Orangerie
Rodin Museum + Orsay	10–20 mins	✅ Ticket-purchase line	Entry to Orsay + Audio guide + Skip-the-line at Rodin Museum	€38.16	Orsay + Rodin Combo

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.

Get fast-track access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

Inclusions

Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)
2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.

Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.

Inclusions

Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
Small groups of 6 people or fewer
Expert English-speaking tour guide

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
Guests are requested to bring their headphones for an optimal experience.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.

Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.

Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.

Inclusions Orsay Museum

Fast-track entry to Orsay Museum's permanent collection
Audio guide

Orangerie Museum

Entry to the Orangerie Museum’s permanent & temporary exhibitions
Access to the Nymphéas Room (Monet's Water Lilies murals)

Orsay Museum

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

Orangerie Museum

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome at the museum.
The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip lines and view iconic sculptures at Rodin and then enjoy the finest impressionist art with an audio guide.

Everything you get at Rodin Museum: Walk straight into the Hôtel Biron with priority access and discover Rodin’s greatest works, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. Gain insight into his style, influences, and legacy through his plaster studies and personal artifacts.
Everything you get at Orsay Museum: Continue your artistic journey and enter the world’s finest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Enjoy audio insights on works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh in a stunning Beaux-Arts station setting that enhances the museum experience.
Why choose this combo: Experience two major art collections in Paris. Avoid long queues at Rodin museum and explore at your own pace. At Orsay, use the audio guide packed with expert commentary for a self-guided visit.

Inclusions Rodin Museum

Skip-the-line entry to the Rodin museum
Access to sculptures garden

Orsay Museum

Entry to Orsay Museum
Access to permanent exhibitions
Audio guide in 14 languages

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

Download the audioguide before your visit and carry headphones.
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.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get fast-track access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

Inclusions

Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)
2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.

Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.

Inclusions

Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
Small groups of 6 people or fewer
Expert English-speaking tour guide

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
Guests are requested to bring their headphones for an optimal experience.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

Inclusions Orsay Museum

Fast-track entry to Orsay Museum's permanent collection
Audio guide

Orangerie Museum

Entry to the Orangerie Museum’s permanent & temporary exhibitions
Access to the Nymphéas Room (Monet's Water Lilies murals)

Orsay Museum

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

Orangerie Museum

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome at the museum.
The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip lines and view iconic sculptures at Rodin and then enjoy the finest impressionist art with an audio guide.

Everything you get at Rodin Museum: Walk straight into the Hôtel Biron with priority access and discover Rodin’s greatest works, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. Gain insight into his style, influences, and legacy through his plaster studies and personal artifacts.
Everything you get at Orsay Museum: Continue your artistic journey and enter the world’s finest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Enjoy audio insights on works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh in a stunning Beaux-Arts station setting that enhances the museum experience.
Why choose this combo: Experience two major art collections in Paris. Avoid long queues at Rodin museum and explore at your own pace. At Orsay, use the audio guide packed with expert commentary for a self-guided visit.

Inclusions Rodin Museum

Skip-the-line entry to the Rodin museum
Access to sculptures garden

Orsay Museum

Entry to Orsay Museum
Access to permanent exhibitions
Audio guide in 14 languages

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

Download the audioguide before your visit and carry headphones.
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.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Tickets

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Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets

Get fast-track access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

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Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Flexible duration

Audio guide

Guided Tours

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Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Masterpieces Tour

Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.

Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

2 hr.

Combos

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

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

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Audio guide

Combos

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Combo (Save 15%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Orsay Museum with Audio Guide

Skip lines and view iconic sculptures at Rodin and then enjoy the finest impressionist art with an audio guide.

Everything you get at Rodin Museum: Walk straight into the Hôtel Biron with priority access and discover Rodin’s greatest works, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. Gain insight into his style, influences, and legacy through his plaster studies and personal artifacts.
Everything you get at Orsay Museum: Continue your artistic journey and enter the world’s finest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Enjoy audio insights on works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh in a stunning Beaux-Arts station setting that enhances the museum experience.
Why choose this combo: Experience two major art collections in Paris. Avoid long queues at Rodin museum and explore at your own pace. At Orsay, use the audio guide packed with expert commentary for a self-guided visit.

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Check availability

Audio guide