Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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As one of the largest, oldest, and grandest museums in the world, the Louvre hosts a treasure trove of artworks spanning diverse cultures and periods of history. Marvel at the museum’s greatest hits: the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and stunning collections of prized paintings and Greek and Roman statues. It’s not possible to see all of the museum in one visit, so be inspired to return for your next trip to Paris. Buy timed-entry tickets online to skip the lines as the museum is usually packed. You can also join a guided tour to enjoy a curated experience organized and led by an expert. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighborhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place Vendôme is lined with the world’s best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theaters compete for your applause. It's a neighborhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
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- Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre • 3 min walk
- Louvre – Rivoli • 5 min walk
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- jim tAldie, Virginia112 contributionsAmazingI've been to museums in New York and DC many times. Spent five hours here and fell like I barely saw anything. Amazing. Our guide, Ivan, was great. He navigated us through the maze of art works to show us the "three ladies" Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and the Mona Lisa in an hour and a half. He talked about other stuff as we walked of course, but the plan was to see these three for our first visit. When we finished with him he walked us back to the Egypt wing and we then wandered on our own. It got overwhelming eventually and everything just sort of melted into "this is so cool" so that is when we decided to leave for the day. If you like history, or art, or architecture you will love this place.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 8, 2023
- MeganMadison, Wisconsin3 contributionsWorth it!A royal treasure for the entire world. It is worth it to hire a guide for the first day. It is quite crowded and getting to see some of the main exhibits can take up 3-4 hours. We will be back to discover the hundreds of pieces of history we could not see the first time.meganhV91XJ, thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience of visiting the Louvre! See you soon at the Louvre.Written October 17, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled on businessWritten October 10, 2023
- Sandy H6 contributionsA very good tourWe used the "Skip the Line" tour company. Our guide, Hamish from Scotland, was knowledgable, easy to understand, and well organized. He obviously knew the Louvre very well and had interesting facts to share.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 11, 2023
- doctorfoxtrotTaguig City, Philippines13,159 contributionsOne Day is not enough time to visitThe extensive creations by the artists are just wonderful. The sheer extent of its volume may not be enough . Long queue for almost everything particularly that of the Mona Lisa . You will be definitely pressed with time. Don’t forget the souvenir shop.Visited October 2023Traveled on businessWritten October 11, 2023
- Chris TSeattle, Washington14 contributionsThe LouvreIt is the Louvre! The most famous museum in the world. It is well deserving. The museum is enormous and it is difficult to give each section the attention it deserves in a single day. I'm sure folks can spend their entire lives wandering the halls of this massive building.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 12, 2023
- light122376Albuquerque, New Mexico226 contributionsSKIP THE LINE TICKETS SAVE THE DAY!!!We bypassed hundreds of people in line with skip the line tickets. We entered through a completely empty security check point around to the north of IM Pei's pyramid. Once inside the place was most crowded near the Mona Lisa, but not too bad anywhere. There are several entrances to the galleries from the main lobby under the pyramid. Choosing any entrances that doesn't lead directly to the Mona Lisa will be fastest. All the galleries connect, so you can work your way over there easily.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- Marina K10 contributionsBest museum experience everAmazing experience. Best to buy tickets in advance and enter the museum through shopping centre below to avoid long queue. It is best to come early in the morning and firstly visit the floor where Mona Lisa is since that's the floor that will be the most crowded one later. Other floors are equally interesting but way less crowded. Looking forward to visiting it again.marinakJ7316MJ, we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your day to the Louvre. We look forward to welcoming you back.Written December 1, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 20, 2023
- dle1953Dorchester, United Kingdom72 contributionsWonderfulWe enjoyed the museum. We tried to do it in one go, it is not possible. I think two visits are required. The layout of the buildings are complex even with the free map. We missed a number of paintings on floors 1 & 2 as a result of rushing. Take your time, we will next time.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 20, 2023
- Ed RDaytona Beach, Florida1,029 contributionsLove the LouvreI purchased a tour and had a fantastic guide. This person had a masters in art history, which really showed during our tour. This person showed us the most important things in the museum. He called it the 3 divas of the Louvre. Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and the Mona Lisa. They explained many bits of information on each of these most impressive sites. Things that you cannot know from just any tour book or even some guides. Undoubtedly this was the best tour I've ever had, and this location calls for it. We were told that if you spent 1 minute at every exhibit in this museum, it would take you over one month to see everything. What a great place this is. A place where history has stopped and tells you a story. The art is unbelievable. The status are amazing. The atmosphere is awe-inspiring. I absolutley loved the experience of being at the Louvre. Even with a map, you will be surprised at what you find around the next corner. You could spend a whole day here and go around the world and so far back in time that it doesn't seem real. I recommend getting a tour from a reputable company. It will make a huge difference in your experience.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 22, 2023
- Around the World in 80 StaysLondon, United Kingdom115 contributionsThe Most Visited Museum in the WorldWell 8 million visitors a year can’t be wrong! A visit to the Louvre is an absolute must if you visit Paris. It’s packed with 35,000 pieces of some of the world's best and most famous artwork such as Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Virgin of the Rocks. Not only famous for its priceless art, the Louvre also contains more than 380,000 objects including an impressive collection of sculptures and statues including the Venus de Milo. Ticket prices are very reasonable at €17 per adult, and children under 18 years go free! **Hot Tips: Book your tickets in advance, but even then, there’ll likely be a huge queue to get in. If the queues up top seem long, head into the shopping mall and locate the entry point on the lower ground floor as it’s often quicker. **Hot Tips: There is always a huge queue to see the Mona Lisa, so the best time to visit is just before closing time! For a full visual review of our trip to the ‘Louvre’, please click on the 'Around the World in 80 Stays' icon and follow the YouTube link to see a glossy film of the whole 'Louvre' experience plus many other films. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more videos, updates, and hot travel tips!Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 23, 2023
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P Werrmann
Winter Garden, FL6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I am giving only 4 stars because of the atrocious security management at the entrance. Guests without tickets such as myself waited 90 minutes in the cold before being allowed in. A major preference was given to those who purchased admission in advance. Even when those queues were empty, security still wasn’t letting the main line move. When asked why, the curt guard provided no reasoning and said only “patience”. It was almost enough to give up and leave, but I’m glad we stayed. The museum was worth it, but I definitely recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
After getting inside, the experience was great. There was plenty to see but the map was very unhelpful. It was a little disappointing that the Egyptian Antiquities section was closed during our visit, but that just meant we explored other sections. There is truly too much to see in one day. Frankly, the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo aren’t that impressive. I understand their historical significances, but there are far more impressive paintings and sculptures elsewhere in the museum.
If you find yourself in Paris, make sure to stop here. And if you’re under 26 and living/studying in Europe, take advantage of the free admission!
After getting inside, the experience was great. There was plenty to see but the map was very unhelpful. It was a little disappointing that the Egyptian Antiquities section was closed during our visit, but that just meant we explored other sections. There is truly too much to see in one day. Frankly, the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo aren’t that impressive. I understand their historical significances, but there are far more impressive paintings and sculptures elsewhere in the museum.
If you find yourself in Paris, make sure to stop here. And if you’re under 26 and living/studying in Europe, take advantage of the free admission!
Written January 26, 2020
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GNYC1
New York City, NY48 contributions
Dec 2019
We loved seeing the Louvre. This is one of the iconic places in Paris that is not to be missed. However, do yourself a favor & go there with an established guide.
The guide provides many benefits. To begin with, we skipped the main entry point & the massive crowds & gained access through a side entrance which was fabulous. But if you don't have a guide, make sure to buy advance tickets to avoid the long ticket buying line.
Once inside, our guide knew this enormous museum inside out & expertly navigated us through it's many hallways & passages to get us to the "main attractions" as quickly as possible. The Louvre is massive & crowded & it would have taken us hours to do on our own what our guide accomplished in just over an hour.
Also, we purchased advanced tickets for the DaVinci exhibition inside the Louvre which was just wonderful. This exhibition is not included with general admission & must be separately purchased. One should definitely get tickets as soon as possible if you are heading to Paris in the near future (I'm not sure how much longer it will be there) & wish to see this special exhibition.
The guide provides many benefits. To begin with, we skipped the main entry point & the massive crowds & gained access through a side entrance which was fabulous. But if you don't have a guide, make sure to buy advance tickets to avoid the long ticket buying line.
Once inside, our guide knew this enormous museum inside out & expertly navigated us through it's many hallways & passages to get us to the "main attractions" as quickly as possible. The Louvre is massive & crowded & it would have taken us hours to do on our own what our guide accomplished in just over an hour.
Also, we purchased advanced tickets for the DaVinci exhibition inside the Louvre which was just wonderful. This exhibition is not included with general admission & must be separately purchased. One should definitely get tickets as soon as possible if you are heading to Paris in the near future (I'm not sure how much longer it will be there) & wish to see this special exhibition.
Written January 3, 2020
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Jillian McCall
3 contributions
Sep 2019
If you are in Paris, you have to see the Louvre, of course! Definitely buy your tickets ahead of time on their website, it's makes your life much easier on the day of your visit, as it is always crowded. I also don't think it's required to have a guided tour. I got the basic ticket with the headset and loved it because I wasn't locked into a certain time frame. You must also avoid anyone "selling tickets" outside the museum, they are fake. Once inside, you get a headset and are let loose into the different wings, it's user friendly and easy to navigate. You can choose to spend 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, whatever. You make it what you want it to be! The only con that I can say is that the Mona Lisa is the most difficult to see, yet the biggest attraction there. I never saw it because the line is insane and it's a whole different ticket and payment to see it. I wish they could find a better way to share this piece with everyone! Though other works of art by DaVinci are view-able and honestly, very similar. Highly recommend the Louvre, don't miss it!
Written January 20, 2020
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mtbydr
115 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Be careful about the strikes; eventhough it may seem absurd it would be beneficial to read about them before going to the museum. Especially for early tickets (09:00-09:45) you may have to wait outside. It is always worth the price to book a ticket online even in offseason. Dont forget to ask for the online ticket line!
Written February 4, 2020
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travelingkr2011
Houston, TX228 contributions
Nov 2019
My husband and I visited Paris for our anniversary and this was by far one of our favorite things to see in Paris! The Louvre Museum is a must see! The architectural design of the buildings outside were great. We purchased our tickets in advance with a 9am entrance time on a Saturday. Because we had our tickets, we were able to get through security and get started in no time at all. We picked up maps in English which were really helpful. The exhibits were beautiful! The Louvre also had many countries represented throughout the building. The Mona Lisa tends to be very crowded but it is worth seeing. The gift shop had some great souvenirs and they were reasonably priced as well. I would recommend visiting this museum when they first open and plan to stay at least 4 hours.
Written July 22, 2020
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David C
8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Travelled to Paris specifically to see the Da Vinci exhibit. Our slot was booked for 8pm on the Friday. When we arrived there were approximately 20-30 protesters blocking the entrance. We were advised by the security on the door that the museum was closed due to the protest and we would be refunded our ticket price. For such a small amount of protesters I cannot understand how a museum such as The Louvre could just shut. Especially as so many people have travelled globally to see this particular exhibit.
Written January 20, 2020
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David R
Adelaide, Australia66 contributions
Jan 2020
Everyone knows that the Louvre is one of the premier museums (if not the premier museum) in the world. It goes without saying that it is well worth a visit.
Skip the line tickets are a worthwhile investment because the entrance line is generally horrendously long, however a cheaper and better alternative is to go early (within the first 1/2 hour of opening). We left it too late to book skip the line tickets for the day we wanted to go so instead went early and entered through the side entrance about 1/2 hour after opening and joined a line of only 20 or so people. (The line was that short that we wondered whether we were in the wrong line). Sure enough, when we looked out the window at the glass pyramid entrance later while we were having lunch the lines there were massive.
You need pretty much a full day to do the museum justice anyway - even then you cant possibly see everything in just the one day.
Similar to the entrance line, the line to see the Mona Lisa is generally massive. If you go early then do this first thing as the line only gets longer as the day goes on.
Skip the line tickets are a worthwhile investment because the entrance line is generally horrendously long, however a cheaper and better alternative is to go early (within the first 1/2 hour of opening). We left it too late to book skip the line tickets for the day we wanted to go so instead went early and entered through the side entrance about 1/2 hour after opening and joined a line of only 20 or so people. (The line was that short that we wondered whether we were in the wrong line). Sure enough, when we looked out the window at the glass pyramid entrance later while we were having lunch the lines there were massive.
You need pretty much a full day to do the museum justice anyway - even then you cant possibly see everything in just the one day.
Similar to the entrance line, the line to see the Mona Lisa is generally massive. If you go early then do this first thing as the line only gets longer as the day goes on.
Written January 15, 2020
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r0mantraveler
Newport, UK101 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
One of the best museums in the world. This museum is absolutely fantastic, filled with some of the best art from all over the world. The 90 minute guide book provides great itinerary to explore the museum for the first time as it takes you around the whole museum and to important works you would not necessarily have known about. It definitely takes more than 90 minutes though as you will no doubt be fascinated by other works of art you walk past. Obviously the famous works like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo are extraordinary, but it has so much more to offer.
Beware the crowds and the cue. Around the super famous works the crowds are ridiculous, especially the Mona Lisa which even has its own cue. This makes it all the more surprising that there are some comparatively empty galleries particularly in the Richelieu wing - the Dutch, Flanders and northern rooms in particular and they contain fabulous works by the likes of Rembrandt, van Eyck and Ruisdael.
The classical section is also great. As well as the Venus de Milo there is a fabulous sculpture collection which is well worth an explore. I particularly enjoyed the statue of Pupienus, one of the least known but more interesting a Roman emperors.
Definitely get buy your tickets before you arrive.
Beware the crowds and the cue. Around the super famous works the crowds are ridiculous, especially the Mona Lisa which even has its own cue. This makes it all the more surprising that there are some comparatively empty galleries particularly in the Richelieu wing - the Dutch, Flanders and northern rooms in particular and they contain fabulous works by the likes of Rembrandt, van Eyck and Ruisdael.
The classical section is also great. As well as the Venus de Milo there is a fabulous sculpture collection which is well worth an explore. I particularly enjoyed the statue of Pupienus, one of the least known but more interesting a Roman emperors.
Definitely get buy your tickets before you arrive.
Written January 5, 2020
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Khendr'a R
10 contributions
Mar 2019
Saw some of the best artworks in the world. From the Egyptians to the Roman Empire. The museum takes more than a day to go through to cover all of the exhibits. I highly recommend going very early if you would like to see the Mona Lisa otherwise it will be very packed. Also attached are shops that can be visited.
Written January 5, 2020
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WindowSeatGoddess
New York City, NY77 contributions
Oct 2019
The building itself is magical-All that history with the most bizarre pyramids right in the center. All the stories of how crowded the museum is are true. I think the best strategy is to make a plan beforehand and stick to it. We didn't feel like the time spent standing in line to see the Mona Lisa was worth it- we opted to see some of the other noted pieces instead. There is just so much to cover, it was a better use of our day.
Written February 20, 2020
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Boa tarde! Comprei o Museum pass e não consigo agendar a visita no Louvre, escolho data e hora, mas o site oficial não finaliza, fica voltando para a página inicial. Alguém poderia me ajudar?
Obrigada!
Written August 7, 2024
Olá, comprei o Museum Pass e não consigo agendar a visita para o Louvre de jeito nenhum, Versalhes foi super fácil, mas Louvre não agenda. Quando clico em finalizar, simplemente volta para a página inicial não acontece nada. Alguém poderia me ajudar?
Written August 7, 2024
Posso comprar o ingresso com quanto tempo de antecedência ? Queria pra dezembro mas não aparece ainda a opção . Estou em agosto . É por que lotou ou por que ainda não tá disponível a compra ?
Written August 6, 2024
Victória
Serra, ES
Olá. Comprando o ingresso para o museu no site oficial é necessário trocá-lo na entrada do museu ou utilizo o próprio ticket digital?
Written July 15, 2024
Δεν κατάλαβα τι λες. Τουλάχιστο βάλτε αυτόματη μετάφραση
Written July 16, 2024
Will I need to apply for a Pass Jeux to visit the outside without entry on July 28 and 28 due to the Olympics?
Written July 6, 2024
No. The Pass Jeux is only needed for the SILT (grey) perimeter. The Louvre is outside the perimeter, but between 18 and 26 July you must have an entry ticket or train ticket to access the Louvre. After the 26th the perimeters are no longer needed and will be dismantled.
Written July 8, 2024
Olá pessoal! Vocês descobriram o pq a compra do ingresso diretamente no site do Louvre fica dando como compra recusada? Já tentei diversas vezes, meu banco disse que o cartão tem todos os requisitos de segurança (3D Secure) exigido pelo site, mas mesmo assim fica dando como pagamento recusado na hora de finalizar. se alguém souber, me ajude aí....obrigado!
Written June 11, 2024
Obrigado Cristiane!
A Torre Eiffel você também comprou por operadora? Se sim, qual operadora?
Written June 11, 2024
Não consigo finalizar a compra no Museu do Louvre. O que preciso fazer? Já tentei várias bandeiras e cartões, bem como diversos provedores
Written May 24, 2024
Κάτια καλημέρα, δεν κατάλαβα τι γράφεις
Written May 25, 2024
Tbem nao consigo pelo site oficial e tentei varios cartoes diferentes alguem pra me ajudar????
Written May 21, 2024
Sorry you asked me to help the guy, but it is not in English or greek language.
Written May 23, 2024
Estou tentando comprar ticket para o Louvre com o cartão wise, mas dá recusado. Alguem sabe o que pode estar acontecendo?
Written May 17, 2024
I used Pay Pal as I remember, so I do not know what could be wrong, sorry to be unhelpfull.
Written June 7, 2024
Mariza F
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Estou tentando comprar o ingresso pelo site do museu e está dando "compra recusada". Porém meu cartão é internacional e tem limite disponível. Vocês tiveram algum problema nesse sentido?
Written May 6, 2024
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