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All you need to know about Louvre opening hours
Today
Open 9am–9pm
Last Admission
8pm
Louvre Museum
The Louvre remains open from 9am to 6pm on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with extended opening hours from 9am till 9pm on Wednesday and Friday.
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am–6:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–9:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am–6:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Friday (Today) | 9:00am–9:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–6:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am–6:00pm | 5:00pm |
The last time of entry is at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before closing.
Days Closed: Every Tuesday, January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Tuileries Garden Louvre
Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec
Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Saturday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
| Sunday | 7:30am–7:30pm |
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Best time to visit the Louvre Museum
Weekday vs Weekend
Choosing weekdays over weekends is your best bet if you want to visit the Louvre with peaceful ambience. As the museum remains closed on Tuesdays, you will most probably find a larger crowd on Wednesdays. Hence, for the best experience, you should consider Mondays and Thursdays to explore the renowned art collection of the Louvre Museum.
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Closed
Peak season vs Low season
Paris experiences its peak crowds from June to September, making the attractions busier, costs sky-rocketing and weather comparatively warmer. The period between January and April is far more favorable if you want to ditch the crowds and cut the costs!
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What are the Musee Eugene-Delacroix hours?
Visit the apartment-turned-museum dedicated to the painter Eugène Delacroix. The museum collection features over 1000 artworks, ranging from his paintings, drawings, and writings to personal objects.
The opening hours of the Musee Eugene-Delacroix are:
- Wednesday–Monday: 9:30am–5:30pm
- Closed on: Tuesdays, January 1, May 1, and December 25
- Last entry: 15 minutes before closing time
- Night openings: On the first Thursday of every month (except August 1), the museum is open till 9pm.
- Free entry: Entry to the museum is free for all guests on the first Sunday of each month and on Bastille Day (July 14).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Louvre Museum opening hours
How long does it take to visit the Louvre?
The Louvre Museum is huge - 400 rooms and 35,000 artworks; impossible to see EVERYTHING in one day. If you have 3 hours to spare (an ideal time to visit the museum), visit the Denon Wing which houses some famous masterpieces - Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Raft of the Medusa, and more. However, if you can spend an entire day (9 hours) at the museum, head to the Sully and Richelieu wings after the Denon Wing.
What are the opening hours of Tuileries Gardens?
The opening hours of the Tuileries Gardens vary throughout the year:
April, May, and September from 7 am–9 pm;
June, July, and August from 7 am–11 pm;
January, February, March, October, November, and December from 7.30 am–7.30 pm
What are the opening hours of Musée National Eugène-Delacroix?
The Musée National Eugène-Delacroix is open Wed–Mon from 9:30 am–5:30 pm. It is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25. On the first Thursday of every month (except August 1, closing at 5:30pm), the museum is opened in the evenings till 9pm.
Is entry to the Louvre Museum free?
Entry to the Louvre Museum is free only on the first Friday of every month, after 6 pm. However, this rule excludes the months of July and August.
Are there night openings at Musee Eugene-Delacroix?
Yes, the museum is open till 9 pm on the first Thursday of every month (except August 1, closing is at 5:30 pm).
Is the Louvre Museum accessbile in the evenings?
Yes, the museum is open till 9 pm, every Wednesday and Friday evening.
