Musée d'Orsay

What to expect

The Musée d'Orsay is a true international reference for contemporary art. Over three million people visit each year to admire thousands of paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings from the 19th century, all housed in the unique setting of a former railway station converted into a museum in 1986. Beneath the elegant glass arches of the grand gallery, you can admire the masterpieces of the greatest Impressionist artists such as Degas, Monet, Renoir, Manet, and Courbet.

2019 Exhibitions at the Musée d'Orsay

• Picasso. Blue and Rose - September 18, 2018, to January 6, 2019
• Renoir Father and Son. Painting and Cinema - November 6, 2018, to January 27, 2019
• Sérusier's "Talisman", A Prophecy of Color - January 29 to April 28, 2019
• Black Models: From Géricault to Matisse - March 26 to July 21, 2019
• Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) - June 18 to September 22, 2019
• Degas at the Opera - September 24, 2019, to January 19, 2020

Opening Hours

	Opening Hours of the Musée d'Orsay
Open every day except Mondays	From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Late night on Thursdays. Open from 9:30 AM to 9:45 PM

Since the museum closes at 6:00 PM, gallery evacuation begins at 5:30 PM (9:15 PM on Thursdays).
Closed on Mondays, May 1st, and December 25th.

Practical Information

• Audio guides available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.
• For visitors with reduced mobility: wheelchairs, folding chairs, and strollers are available at the coat check.
• Cancellation policy: tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Musée d'Orsay Entrances

Entrance A: Visitors without tickets
Entrance B: Adult groups with reservations
Entrance C: Visitors with tickets
Entrance D: School groups with reservations

Avoid the line for visitors without tickets. Head to Entrance C (reserved entrance) and show your ticket on your smartphone.

Free Admission

• Under 18 years old
• 18-25 years old, EU citizens or long-term residents of an EU country
• Teachers from French primary or secondary schools with a valid Pass Éducation
• Disabled visitors with one companion
• Job seekers
• Paris Museum Pass holders
• Carte Blanche members
• Members of the Société des Amis du Musée d'Orsay
• For everyone, on the first Sunday of each month

Insider Tips

• Don’t forget to check out the magnificent clock of the former Orsay station, still in place in the grand hall.
• Avoid the crowds by visiting the Musée d'Orsay during late hours on Thursday evenings, open until 9:45 PM.