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Get fast-track access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.
- What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
- Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
- Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.
Get fast-track access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.
- What’s included: Enter the museum anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
- Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
- Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
- Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)
- 2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)
What's not allowed
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Accessibility
- This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
- We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
- Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore the Orsay Museum at your own pace with an audio guide & get inisghts into the artwork.
Everything you get: Enjoy quick entry past the ticket queues, an audio guide, and access to the museum’s permanent & temporary collection, including Monet's "Impression, Sunrise," & Degas' "The Ballet Class paintings.
Why choose this: Save from 45 minutes up to an hour or more during peak seasons, & at least 20 minutes during normal season, with more time to explore the museum's Impressionist art at your own pace, with the included digital audio guide.
Explore the Orsay Museum at your own pace with an audio guide & get inisghts into the artwork.
Everything you get: Enjoy quick entry past the ticket queues, an audio guide, and access to the museum’s permanent & temporary collection, including Monet's "Impression, Sunrise," & Degas' "The Ballet Class paintings.
Why choose this: Save from 45 minutes up to an hour or more during peak seasons, & at least 20 minutes during normal season, with more time to explore the museum's Impressionist art at your own pace, with the included digital audio guide.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry tickets to Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
- Audio guide
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- We recommend downloading the audio guide app before your visit.
- Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
3.8(6,434)
Combo (Save 11%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
from €65.80
€58.41
11% off
Explore two of Paris’s most famous art museums with one combo ticket, complete with audio guides for both.
Everything you get at the Louvre Museum: Immerse yourself in its vast collections—from classic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to rotating temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also includes entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix and a digital audio guide filled with expert commentary to enhance your visit.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Discover the world’s largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists including Monet & Van Gogh. Enjoy full access to the museum’s permanent collection, along with an insightful audio guide to help you navigate the highlights.
Why choose this combo: Explore two of Paris’s most famous museums with Impressionist and classical art collections at your own pace. Enjoy audio commentary, access to both permanent (for Orsay) and temporary (for the Louvre) exhibitions, plus an additional museum visit—all in one combo ticket.
Explore two of Paris’s most famous art museums with one combo ticket, complete with audio guides for both.
Everything you get at the Louvre Museum: Immerse yourself in its vast collections—from classic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to rotating temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also includes entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix and a digital audio guide filled with expert commentary to enhance your visit.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Discover the world’s largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists including Monet & Van Gogh. Enjoy full access to the museum’s permanent collection, along with an insightful audio guide to help you navigate the highlights.
Why choose this combo: Explore two of Paris’s most famous museums with Impressionist and classical art collections at your own pace. Enjoy audio commentary, access to both permanent (for Orsay) and temporary (for the Louvre) exhibitions, plus an additional museum visit—all in one combo ticket.
Inclusions
Louvre Museum
- Entry to the Louvre
- Access to all temporary exhibits of the Louvre
- Entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix
- Audio guide
Orsay Museum
- Entry tothe Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections
- Audio guide
Louvre Museum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs, and they are available for rent against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Book a time that fits your schedule and explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Skip long ticketing lines with a timed access ticket, then explore the Louvre at your own pace. Access the museum’s permanent collection, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
- Why choose this: With this budget-friendly ticket, avoid waiting in the long lines that could take up to 2 to 3 hours if you were to buy the ticket at the venue.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an audio guide for deeper insights or add an open-dated Seine River cruise ticket to see Paris from a different perspective.
Book a time that fits your schedule and explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Skip long ticketing lines with a timed access ticket, then explore the Louvre at your own pace. Access the museum’s permanent collection, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
- Why choose this: With this budget-friendly ticket, avoid waiting in the long lines that could take up to 2 to 3 hours if you were to buy the ticket at the venue.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an audio guide for deeper insights or add an open-dated Seine River cruise ticket to see Paris from a different perspective.
Inclusions
- Timed access to the Louvre
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Deutsch, Polish & Japanese (as per option selected)
- 1 – 1.5-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)
- Hosted access entry with macaroon tasting (as per the option selected)
What’s not allowed
- Flash photography, artificial lighting, and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited.
- Large bags and suitcases are not permitted. Free lockers are available for smaller belongings.
- Re-entry is not allowed once you exit the venue.
Accessibility
- The venue is fully accessible for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers.
Additional information
- Tickets may also be purchased through official channels, with reserved time slots starting at €22 (subject to availability). All tickets are personal, non-transferable, and cannot be modified, refunded, or resold.
- Download your voucher in advance to avoid connectivity issues on-site.
- Timed access tickets allow you to select a convenient entry slot and bypass the ticket counter. Please allow 15–30 minutes or even longer for mandatory security checks.
- During peak season, boarding may involve some waiting time.
- The river cruise ticket can be used anytime during the selected date and is valid up to 6 months from purchase, depending on the expiry date on the final ticket.
- Departures are every 30 minutes or 1 hour, depending on the time of day, until 10:30pm or 11pm. Please refer here for the cruise timings.
- For tickets including an audio guide, download and activate the guide in advance, as WiFi and mobile reception are limited at the meeting point. The last audio guide rental is available at 4pm.
- From October 9 to early November, audioguides will be available in only three languages: French, English, and Spanish.
- Children under 18 and EU citizens under 25 are entitled to free entry. Free tickets must be collected on-site or via the official website, even if the option does not appear at checkout.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.
- Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
- Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.
Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide in this small group tour.
- Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights by an English-speaking guide into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements on a small group tour of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.
- Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
- Small groups of 6 people or fewer
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Guests are requested to bring their headphones for an optimal experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
4.6(12,257)
Combo (Save 18%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets
from €48.90
€39.93
18% off
Unlock access to the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist collection with an audio guide and a cruise on the Seine, all with one ticket.
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Explore the Orsay Museum’s collection of 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Manet, and Monet. Wander across three levels of galleries showcasing art from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, while your multilingual audio guide narrates stories behind each art work.
- Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Board your boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and take in panoramic views of the city as you cruise past the Pantheon, Notre Dame, and other Parisian landmarks. Learn about each site with a multilingual audio guide available in 14 languages, delivered via your headset.
- Why choose this combo: Experience the modern art and sculptures at the Orsay Museum, just a short stroll from the Seine, then step aboard your river cruise from a nearby dock at the Eiffel Tower. Take in the city from two perspectives: sweeping city views from the Orsay’s rooftop terrace, and sailing by its landmarks from the water.
Unlock access to the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist collection with an audio guide and a cruise on the Seine, all with one ticket.
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Explore the Orsay Museum’s collection of 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Manet, and Monet. Wander across three levels of galleries showcasing art from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, while your multilingual audio guide narrates stories behind each art work.
- Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Board your boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and take in panoramic views of the city as you cruise past the Pantheon, Notre Dame, and other Parisian landmarks. Learn about each site with a multilingual audio guide available in 14 languages, delivered via your headset.
- Why choose this combo: Experience the modern art and sculptures at the Orsay Museum, just a short stroll from the Seine, then step aboard your river cruise from a nearby dock at the Eiffel Tower. Take in the city from two perspectives: sweeping city views from the Orsay’s rooftop terrace, and sailing by its landmarks from the water.
Inclusions
Orsay Museum
- Entry to the museum
- Downloadable audio guide app
Seine River Cruise
- 1-hour cruise Seine River with Bateaux Parisiens, find the route here.
- Audio guide in 14 languages
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Seine River Cruise
- Pets are not allowed onboard.
- Wheelchairs are allowed onboard.
- Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
- Click here to see the route your boat will take along the River Seine, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
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Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets
from €40.90
€36.38
11% off
Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.
Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.
Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.
Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.
Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.
Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.
Inclusions
Orsay Museum
- Fast-track entry to Orsay Museum's permanent collection
- Audio guide
Orangerie Museum
- Entry to the Orangerie Museum’s permanent & temporary exhibitions
- Access to the Nymphéas Room (Monet's Water Lilies murals)
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Orangerie Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome at the museum.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Bypass the ticketing line for a guided Impressionist art tour, followed by a gourmet lunch.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticketing-line entry to the museum, a guided tour of the museum’s art collection with works by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh, plus a 3-course lunch with wine at the museum’s gourmet restaurant.
- Why choose this: Understand Impressionism's influence on the art collection with expert insights, then enjoy a gourmet French meal in the museum’s restaurant – an extension of the 19th-century art era.
Bypass the ticketing line for a guided Impressionist art tour, followed by a gourmet lunch.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticketing-line entry to the museum, a guided tour of the museum’s art collection with works by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh, plus a 3-course lunch with wine at the museum’s gourmet restaurant.
- Why choose this: Understand Impressionism's influence on the art collection with expert insights, then enjoy a gourmet French meal in the museum’s restaurant – an extension of the 19th-century art era.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to the Orsay Museum.
- English-speaking guide.
- Three-course lunch at the restaurant with one glass of wine.
Exclusions
- Meal for infants up to 3 years of age.
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available against ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
ParisOrsay Museum Tickets
Make the most of Paris
Why visit Orsay Museum?
- Impressionist masterpieces: Orsay Museum houses an unparalleled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, showcasing the works of renowned artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
- Stunning architecture: Housed in a former railway station, the museum's stunning Beaux-Arts architecture provides a unique backdrop, combining history and art in a captivating setting.
- Diverse artistic styles: Beyond Impressionism, Orsay boasts a diverse range of artistic styles, spanning Realism to Art Nouveau. Visitors can explore a rich tapestry of artistic expression from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Cultural heritage: Orsay Museum encapsulates the cultural heritage of France, offering a comprehensive journey through the artistic evolution of a nation during a transformative period in history.
- Iconic clock views: The iconic giant clock faces provide stunning panoramic views of Paris, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cityscape from within a historical and artistic gem.
Which Orsay Museum ticket is best for you?
If you are on a budget
Go for: Entry tickets
Duration: 2- 3 hours
Guide: Self-guided
- These Orsay Museum tickets provide dedicated entry into the museum.
- With this ticket, you can choose your preferred time slot to visit the museum and get access to all the permanent and temporary exhibits.
- You can also go to the top floor with this ticket and get splendid panoramic views of Paris.
Recommended Tours
If you are short on time
Go for: Fast-track entry tickets
Duration: 2 hours
Guide: Professional Tour Guide
- With these fast-track entry tickets, you can skip past the long lines and walk right into the Musée d’Orsay.
- Get to know interesting facts about the museum in a small group of 6 people with an expert English-speaking tour guide.
- The itinerary is carefully planned out and includes the most important artworks in the collection, all within two hours.
Recommended Tours
If you want to explore beyond
Go for: Combo tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Self-guided
- Visit two popular attractions in Paris with one ticket, which is an extremely pocket-friendly way to explore the city.
- Along with the Orsay Museum, depending on the ticket you choose, you can explore the Rodin Museum, Musee de L'Orangerie, the Louvre, the Quai Branly, the Eiffel Tower or go on a Seine River Cruise.
Recommended Tours
If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Guide: Professional tour guide
- With these tickets, you can go on a mini-walking tour with a professional guide to see the Seine bridges like Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Pont du Carrousel, and Pont Royal.
- The experience includes access to Orsay Museum, which you can explore at your own pace.
- You can view iconic Parisian landmarks on the way like the Louvre Pyramid, the Henri IV statue and the Île de la Cité.
Recommended Tours
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The Building
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Facts
Between 1810 and 1838, the site where Orsay stands today served as cavalry barracks and later a grand palace. The palace, Palais d’Orsay, housed the Court of Accounts and the State Council. By 1912, both institutions had moved to the Cambon Palace and Palais-Royal, respectively.
The site of the Palais d'Orsay was bought by the Compagnie Paris-Orléans, which erected a new station, the Gare d'Orsay here. The station was designed by French architect Victor Alexandre Frederic Laloux. It was constructed in a neoclassical style with a stone facade that could hide metal and glass frames and was equipped with modern amenities like lifts and escalators. In 1939, the railway station halted operation the platforms became unsuitable for modern trains. Eventually, in 1978 the station was put on the supplementary list of Historic Monuments and it was decided that the station would be turned into a museum. The Orsay museum officially opened in December 1986.
History of Orsay Museum
The Orsay Museum building holds a magnificent secret from its past life as a railway station: a towering clock that reigns on the fifth floor. This timepiece is no ordinary one; it's the heart of the Great Clock, a reminder of the building's bustling history.
The clock does not stand simply as a reminder of the past; it offers stunning views of the Seine River, and famous Parisian landmarks nearby such as the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, and Sacre Coeur.
Know More
Orsay is home to an impressive collection of French art dating from 1848 to 1914, with much of the focus on Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. The Orsay collection includes over 6,000 works of art, which include paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. Of these, 3,000 works form part of the museum's permanent collection.
Notable works include Poppies by Monet, The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, The Age of Bronze by Auguste Rodin, and photographs by Gustave Le Gray.
Explore the Collection at Orsay
Paintings make a significant portion of the Orsay Museum collection. You will find an impressive repertoire of 3,000 Realist, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and other 19th-century art. The vast collection includes works by artists some of the greatests such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Cezanne, and more.
Some of the most famous artworks include A Burial at Ornans by Gustave Courbet, Blue Water Lilies by Claude Monet, Frédéric Bazille's The Family Reunion, and Paul Cézanne's Apples and Oranges. Orsay is also home to 24 of Vincent van Gogh's paintings including L'Arlésienne, Bedroom in Arles, Self Portrait, The Siesta, The Church at Auvers, View from the Chevet, The Italian Woman, Starry Night, Portrait of Dr. Gachet, Doctor Gachet's Garden in Auvers, and Saint-Rémy.
Detailed Overview of Paintings as Orsay
- A total of 12,000 tons of metal was used in its construction, which is more than the amount used to build the Eiffel Tower.
- After Gare d’Orsay stopped functioning as a railway station, the building took up many roles before being turned into a museum. During the Second World War, the Orsay station was converted into a dispatch centre to sending parcels to prisoners, and a reception centre for prisoners during the Liberation.
- Orsay had a little help from other museums in the city in building up its collection. The National Museum of Modern Art, Jeu de Paume museum, and the Louvre moved a portion of their artworks to the Orsay Museum when they started running out of space.
- It took the museum curators 6 months to its collection of more than 2,000 art pieces, 600 sculptures and historic artefacts on display.
What to see at the Orsay Museum?
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Plan your visit to Orsay Museum
Opening Hours
Getting There
Facilities
Shop
Eat
Stay
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30am to 6pm
Last Entry: 5pm
Last Access to Exhibitions: 5:15pm
Closing of Rooms: from 5:30pm - On Thursday: 9:30am to 9:45pm
Last Entry: 9pm
Closing of Rooms: from 9:15pm - Closed: The Orsay Museum is closed every Monday. It is also closed on May 1 and December 25 every year.
Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France.
- By Metro: Line 12
Nearest Stop: Solférino station - By RER: Line C
Nearest Stop: Musée d'Orsay station - By Bus: Lines 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87, or 94
Nearest Stop: Solferino - By Car: If you decide to drive down, you can park your car at the Carrousel du Louvre or the Bac Montalembert car park. If you are a visitor with disability, you will find reserved parking spots too.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers and cloakrooms
- Wheelchairs for loan
- Strollers for loan
- Lifts and access ramps
- Washrooms
- Baby area
- Lost & Found Service Teams
- Audioguide
- Boutique bookstore: The bookstore houses more than five thousand titles on painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, photography, the history of the arts of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Youth space: Located at the nave of the museum. You will find a selection of books and games on art.
- Souvenir counter: Shop for stationery, jewelry, and textiles that celebrate some of the most iconic works of the museum.
- Restaurant: Nestled in the museum's centre, the Restaurant offers refined French cuisine with a seasonal touch. The menu reflects inspiration from ongoing exhibitions. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or tea amidst stunning frescoes by Gabriel Ferrier and Benjamin Constant. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:45 AM to 2:35 PM, and Thursday, 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Tea time is available from 2:45 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Café Campana: Situated by the Impressionist Gallery exit, Café Campana, designed by the renowned Campana brothers, offers a quick summer menu featuring salads, stews, and sundaes. Shaped like an aquatic wonderland, it operates Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM, and Thursday until 8:45 PM. Explore their menu online.
Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum tickets
What are the different types of Orsay Museum tickets available?
Depending on the type of experience you would want, you can choose between a standard entry ticket, or a guided tour, which would allow you explore the museum along with and English-speaking expert guide. Or, you can opt for a combo tour, which would allow you to explore two important Paris attractions.
Who can enjoy free entry to Orsay Musuem?
Those less than 18 years of age and EU citizens aged 25 and under, students of art history, differently-abled people and their accompanying person, holders of Pass Éducation cards, ICOM cards, Culture Passes, as well as members of the press, tour guides, and lecturers enjoy free entry to Orsay Museum. Entry to Orsay Museum is also free on the first Sunday of every month.
What is the cancelation policy for Orsay Museum tickets?
It depends on the Orsay Museum ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancelation. Please check before you make your reservation.
Which Orsay Museum ticket should I choose if I am traveling on a shoestring budget?
If you are traveling on a budget it would best to opt for the standard entry tickets that allow you access to the Orsay Museum. You can explore the museum at your own pace. You can rent their audio guide for an even more fruitful experience.
Which Orsay Museum ticket is best if I wish to have a more in-depth understanding of Orsay?
Opt for a guided tour of the Orsay Museum ticket to get a more in-depth understanding of the museum and its collection. However, if you prefer to travel by yourself, you can choose the audio-guide variant of the ticket. Audio guides are available in 14 languages so you can explore Orsay at your own pace.
Which is the best option for someone who wishes to explore beyond the Orsay Museum?
Opt for a combo tour as it allows you to explore one other iconic Paris attraction such as the Eiffel Tower or the Orangerie Museum for an extremely pocket-friendly rate.
What are Orsay Museum hours?
Orsay Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 6pm and on Thursday from 9:30am to 9:45pm.
What is the best time to visit Orsay Museum?
You can visit Orsay Museum during early mornings or late evenings before closing to avoid large crowds.
What is the best way to travel to Orsay Museum?
The best way to travel to the Orsay Museum is by RER, bus or metro. If you take the RER Line C, get off at Musée d'Orsay station; if you take the Metro 12, get off at Solférino station, or take the bus lines 63 & 68 and get off at Solferino Station.
From happy customers
Michael
AustraliaSep, 2025
Our tour guide Hamish was extremely knowledgeable and very good at explaining the artwork we were viewing. He was also very organised and we had a great experience.
Orsay Museum Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets
Gayle
United StatesAug, 2025
Being able to focus on many of my favorite impressionists in detail & understand how they influenced or contributed to other artists & styles
Orsay Museum Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets
Rosanna
ItalyJul, 2025
+ 2 more
A memorable experience, a place full of culture and art organized as best as possible for every subject, even for those who do not know art. Strong emotions, heart and eyes full of beauty.
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Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Valentina
ItalyJul, 2025
The museum houses some of the best works of Impressionism, there are no long lines (visited on a Saturday lunchtime), I also attended a show with dancers
I was unable to download the audio guide I had purchased, probably because of the slow network, I recommend doing that first!
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Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Barbara
GermanySep, 2025
Thanks to prior booking, the Winlass went quickly.
Although it was very busy, it was still an unforgettable experience.
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Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Valeria
Jun, 2025
Museum to see just for the display of Monet's Water Lilies! Super platform to buy, on the museum website the tickets were not available but here I was able to buy it 10 min before the entrance. Highly recommended!!!
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Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets