The Musée d'Orsay at a glance
The museum stands on the left bank of the Seine, in a former railway station built for the world fair of 1900. It opened as a museum on 9 December 1986. Its collection covers western art from 1848 to 1914.
It is a good stop on a Seine day, because the river is right outside and the Batobus stops at the Musée d'Orsay. Opening hours, prices and entry rules are set by the museum, and this independent guide is not connected to it. Check the museum's current information before you go.
Opening hours
Last entry is earlier than closing time.
| Day | Open | Last entry | Rooms cleared from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 9:30–18:00 | 17:00 (exhibitions 17:15) | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 9:30–21:45 | 21:00 | 21:15 |
| Monday | Closed | – | – |
The museum is also closed on 1 May and 25 December.
Our picks: Musée d'Orsay
An entry ticket, a guided visit, or a ticket combined with a Seine cruise.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Musée d'Orsay: guided Impressionism tour
A live guide meets you at the museum for a 90-minute visit, with the entry ticket included. Food and drinks are not included.
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Musée d'Orsay ticket and Seine cruise
Single entry to the museum and a one-hour cruise with an audio guide in 14 languages. No audio guide in the museum and no live guide.
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Musée d'Orsay entry ticket
Access to the permanent collection and the special exhibition. An audio guide is not included.
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Combine the museum with the river. Compare guided visits and boat trips by length, time and price.
Ticket prices 2026
The price depends on where you buy and who you are.
| Ticket | Online | At the museum |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | €16 | €14 |
| Reduced | – | €11 |
| Thursday from 18:00 | €12 | €10 |
| Enfant & Cie | €13 | €11 |
| Entry plus guided tour (adults) | €26 | |
The guided activity alone is €10. The Enfant & Cie ticket is for up to 2 adults who live in the EU, accompanied by a minor, and the adult and youth tickets are booked online together.
Free entry
Who pays nothing, and how to book.
Under 18
Everyone under 18 enters free. This group gets no booking priority.
Ages 18 to 25
Free for nationals of the EU and the EEA. Some non-EU nationals who live long term in the EU also qualify, after proof. This is not free entry for every visitor under 26.
First Sunday of the month
Entry is free for everyone, and a time slot must be booked in advance.
Booking if you have a free entitlement
Booking a time is possible and recommended. How much priority it gives depends on your entitlement, so check the current wording before you go.
Which day to choose
Days differ in hours and in price.
Thursday evening
Thursday is the one late day, with opening until 21:45 and last entry at 21:00. From 18:00 the price is lower: €12 online or €10 at the museum.
Any day except Monday
The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 18:00. Arrive well before 17:00, because rooms start to clear from 17:30.
Monday
The museum is closed. Use the day for a walk on the riverbanks or a boat trip instead, and see the cruise page.
With a guide
The museum sells entry with a guided tour for adults at €26. The guided activity alone is €10.
Getting there and what is nearby
Metro, RER, bus and the river.
The museum is on the Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. You can use metro line 12 to Solférino or RER line C to Musée d'Orsay. Buses 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87 and 94 also serve it.
A single ticket for metro, train and RER costs €2.55 in 2026 and is valid for up to 2 hours without leaving the network. Buses and trams need a separate ticket at €2.05.
By river, the Batobus has a stop named Musée d'Orsay, between Invalides and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. A 24-hour pass is €23 for adults and a 48-hour pass is €27 in 2026. See the Batobus page.
On the left bank, the bouquinistes run from the Pont Sully to the Pont Royal. The Pont Royal lies next to the museum, and the best-known bridges are on the bridges page. Across the river on the right bank stands the Louvre.
Musée d'Orsay: frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Musée d'Orsay?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday it is open from 9:30 to 18:00, and on Thursday from 9:30 to 21:45. It is closed on Monday, on 1 May and on 25 December.
How much is a ticket?
In 2026 a standard ticket costs €16 online and €14 at the museum. The reduced price is €11 at the museum. On Thursday from 18:00 the price is €12 online and €10 at the museum.
Who gets in free?
Everyone under 18, EU and EEA nationals aged 18 to 25, and some long-term EU residents from outside the EU after proof. On the first Sunday of the month entry is free for all, with a booked time slot.
How do I get to the Musée d'Orsay?
By metro line 12 to Solférino, by RER C to Musée d'Orsay, by bus 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87 or 94, or by Batobus.
When is the last entry?
At 17:00 on most days (17:15 for exhibitions) and at 21:00 on Thursday. Rooms are cleared from 17:30, or from 21:15 on Thursday.