Thursday 18 December:
Due to public strikes, the museum may open later and some exhibition rooms may remain closed.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
VisitEverything you need to know before visiting the museum
Thursday 18 December 2025:
Due to public strikes, the museum may open later and some exhibition rooms may remain closed.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Hours & admission
Opening hours
The museum is open daily except Tuesdays.
On 22, 27, 28, and 29 December 2025, as well as on 3 January 2026, the museum will be open until 9 p.m. The museum is open until 5 p.m. on 24 and 31 December 2025. Last entry 1 hour before closure. Visitors will be asked to vacate the exhibition rooms 30 minutes before closure.
The Musée du Louvre
- 9:00 AM to 6:00 PMMonday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMWednesday and Friday
- ClosedTuesday
Ticket prices
Tickets can be used to access both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Time-slot bookings are recommended, including for free-admission visitors. In order to ensure the most enjoyable visit for everyone, reservations are required from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
General admission until 13 January 2026 | €22.00 |
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General admission for for visits from 14 January 2026 | €22.00 to €32.00 |
Under 18s and EEA residents under 26 See full list of visitors eligible for free admission | Free |
Map, entrances & directions
Tips for finding your way around the Louvre.
Which entrance should I use?
The Pyramid is the Louvre’s main entrance. At peak times, you may also be able to use the Carrousel or Porte des Lions entrances.
Getting here
Find out the best way to get to the museum and which entrance you should use to access the museum.
Finding your way around the museum
Download the museum map or take one at the information desk located under the Pyramid upon your arrival.
List of available galleries
Schedule of room closures
Due to renovations, some rooms may be closed during the week. Please check the schedule of room closures to better plan your visit. Please call +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17 for more information on the day of your visit.
Visitor amenities
Welcoming visitors
Make the most of our services to enjoy your visit in optimal conditions. Staff members are at hand throughout the museum to provide up-to-date information on the museum and its amenities.
- Information desks
- Loan of equipment
- Cloakroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toilets
- Car park
Audio Guide
Enjoy total freedom as you explore the palace and the museum’s collection.
The audio guide is available in 9 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
Audio guides can be rented for €6. A single person can buy up to 6 admission tickets and rent up to 6 audio guides.
Subject to availability, you may be able to rent an audio guide at the Louvre’s audio guide counters on the day of your visit.
Book and Gift Shops
The museum shops offer a wide range of guides, books and art books, together with art objects, replicas and merchandise related to temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
Restaurants & cafés
Fancy a break and something to eat?
Choose from a wide range of restaurants, cafes and take-away counters in the beautiful palace setting and gardens.
Visit as a family
Enjoy the Louvre experience with your children at no extra cost – admission to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions is free for all visitors under the age of 18 (or 26 for EEA residents). The museum also offers guided tours, practical workshops and storytelling sessions in the palace, as well as a selection of online media resources to be enjoyed at home.
Visit as a group
The museum offers a range of activities and tools for visiting the museum with groups of school children, disabled visitors and more: how to organise your visit, training, Louvre Pro membership, etc.
Accessibility
Open to all
The Louvre strives to make the museum accessible to all visitors. Measures are taken to ensure visitors find everything they need in the exhibition rooms and at each step of their itinerary.