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1. It was a former railway station

2. The old clock stayed

3. Other museums contributed to its collection

4. Get spectacular views of Paris from behind the great clock

5. It contains more metal than the Eiffel Tower

6. The museum is made of 35,000 square meters of glass

7. The station was used as a mailing center during World War II

8. It took 6 months to display the collection of the museum

9. It has the largest collection of Impressionist paintings

10. Three architects designed the museum building

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For the ultimate Parisian experience, book this money-saving combo ticket and gain access to Orsay Museum, situated on the banks of the Seine River followed by a cruise.

Orsay Museum is home to myriad Impressionist paintings by legendary artists like Van Gogh, - Cezanne, Manet, and Monet. Explore it all! 

Wander through the galleries dedicated to sculptures and decorative arts, featuring exquisite pieces from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. 

Board a glass canopy boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city; cruise past the Pantheon, Notre Dame, and more!

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1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise (flexible ticket)

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Tip: To experience all the available collections, it is recommended that you visit at least 3 hours before closing time.  

Access permanent exhibitions for free on the first Sunday of every month. However, also be prepared for large crowds.

Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.

Cloakrooms are available free of charge for visitors to drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items subject to a compulsory deposit.

Cabin-size baggage (56x45x25 cm) is allowed, but valuables are not accepted.

Tip: Keep an eye out to your right and capture a unique perspective of the Orsay Museum from the cruise.

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Me parece un museo precioso. Lo único es que me vendieron una entrada a partir de las 16 horas. Llegamos más tarde 17 horas y a partir de las 17 el ticket es gratis !!!! Por lo tanto, pague cuando podría haber sido sin costo

I think it is a beautiful museum. The only thing is that I was sold a ticket from 16 hours. We arrived later 17 hours and from 17 hours the ticket is free !!!! Therefore, I paid when it could have been free of charge.

Via de fastlane snel toegang door online tickets te bestellen. Ondanks de drukte is het museum toch goed te bezichtigen. En wat geweldig dat je zo dicht bij de schilderijen mag komen!

Quick access via fastlane by ordering tickets online. Despite the crowds, the museum is still easy to visit. And how wonderful that you get to get so close to the paintings!

La experiencia fue en un día súper lluvioso y no había como aplazar los tiquetes para el día siguiente que tenía una expectativa de día soleado.

The experience was on a super rainy day and there was no way to postpone the tickets for the next day, which was expected to be sunny.

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The tickets arrive to your cell phone in a timely manner and then displayed with the QR code at the entrances to the places you visit and no problem to enter. Thanks to Headout.

Orangery was just perfect!
Orsay: I couldn't use the ticket as the museum had issue (as I understood it was a strike inside) without exact time when the museum becomes available. Assistants said that it's possible to come to another time. But it was inconvenient for me. I'd come on Sunday but it will be free day and too many ppl.

Beat the crowds and skip the lines to enter Orsay Museum, which is housed inside a spectacular 19th-century railway station.

Admire the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks by famous artists like Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Van Gogh with a guide by your side.

Listen as your English-speaking guide offers a brief overview of the history, including the techniques in the 19th and early 20th centuries that changed what art means forever in a 2-hour tour.

Hear interesting tidbits about how Van Gogh lived and died, and envisioned life in the Belle Époque ("beautiful era") as you walk through the best path of the collection curated by your guide.

Upgrade your tour to a premium tour that includes which is a smaller and more personalized group tour with only 6 people and a guided walk along the Seine River.

Outdoor guided walking tour along the Seine River (optional)

Tip: Don't forget to visit the terrace at the museum which offers stunning views of the Seine River, the Louvre, and many more landmarks. 

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

The deposit capacity will be reduced due to ongoing maintenance work in the cloakrooms. Please try and limit personal belongings during your visit.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Tinu was very pleasant and knowledgeable.  We did see many paintings that she provided excellent details that we otherwise would not have seen.  Merci

Our guide Adam was simply amazing!  Friendly knowledgeable and interesting.
What was distressing are the crowd sizes that the museum allows. Should be better control of that. After guided tour could not remain to browse on our own. Way too many people!!!!

Our guide was really professional! Some information on the meeting point within booking info or ticket itself would help your clients to be more relaxed. We were pointed to the main queue by the employee of museum (as there is no information in the ticket, only how to reach museum itself), altghough our guide was standing outside and waiting for us. 

Blerta e' una guida molto preparata 
Ci ha introdotto alla storia dell'impressionismo rendendo la visita molto completa e appassionante

Our guide Hamish was a wealth of information and I thoroughly enjoyed his tour.  I highly recommend this tour. It was well planned and fun. 

Art lovers, look no further as the best combo of visiting the Orsay and Orangerie Impressionism museums in Paris, only 10 minutes apart, is curated for you to enjoy a day with visually delightful artworks.

With fast-track tickets to Orsay, find noteworthy collections by renowned artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, and Manet, and explore other significant works.

The Orsay museum has a lot of history that you will learn at the former Orsay station, a beautiful structure, and a display of art itself.

Head to the Orangerie Museum, the sister museum of Orsay, where an oval room with huge displays of 8 Water Lilies canvases by Monet and works by other renowned artists are present.

See these canvases bathed in natural light, in 2 special rooms built to the artist's exact specifications.

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Tip: As the Orsay Museum is located on the banks of the Seine River, you can enjoy a stroll and soak in the Parisian atmosphere.

Please note: The Orsay Museum is at a 10-minute walking distance from the Orangerie Museum, its sister museum.

Tip: Post the museum, make time to visit the Tuileries Gardens where you can stroll through manicured flower beds and reflecting pools.

The Orangeire Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

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Biglietti facili da acquistare,salta fila eccellente,addirittura ci hanno fatto passare prima dell'orario e ovviamente il museo d'orsay è meraviglioso 


Easy tickets to buy,excellent line skipping,they even let us through before the time and of course the d'orsay museum is wonderful


Der Kauf des Tickets war online unproblematisch durchführbar. Das Ticket ermöglichte uns, das Mueum ohne jegliche Wartezeit zu betreten.

It was easy to buy the ticket online. The ticket allowed us to enter the museum without any waiting time.

With this cost-saving combo, gain access to the 2 most-visited museums in the world, the Louvre, and the Orsay Museum. 

These must-see museums in Paris are only a 10-minute walk from each other, across the Seine River, making this a convenient and efficient combo ticket. 

Discover a vast array of exhibits at the Louvre, from 4,000-year-old Egyptian artifacts to modern Oriental art, and marvel at famous pieces like Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", the 1830 painting of "Liberty Leading the People' by Eugène Delacroix, and many more.

Visit the Orsay Museum, home to the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist works globally, including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and many more.

Access to all temporary exhibits of the Louvre

Tip: Don't miss the opportunity to swing by the Napoleon III Apartments, once inhabited by Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.

Tip: The museum's iconic giant clock offers a unique view of Paris. Make sure to take a moment to admire the cityscape through this architectural gem.

Cloakrooms are available to visitors free of charge. Coats, small bags and other items can be dropped off for a deposit.

Hand luggage size is permitted, but valuables will not be accepted.

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I was impressed with the professional and efficient manner the staff crowd entering the museum. In spite of the huge amount of people, the process moved quickly and calmly. 

Das Ticket war für 12:30 Uhr; Sie sollten vorher informieren, dass sehr viele andere Besucher auch für diese Uhrzeit gebucht haben und es deshalb zu langen Wartezeiten beim Einlass kommt. 

The ticket was for 12:30 p.m.; you should inform us in advance that many other visitors have also booked for this time and that there will therefore be long waiting times at the entrance.

Super interessant, nützlich für die allgemeine Bildung,  manche Kunststücke sind einfach unbeschreiblich schön. Kann man nur empfehlen. 

Super interesting, useful for general education, some of the tricks are simply indescribably beautiful. I can only recommend it.

Fast-track access: Marvel at the permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Orsay Museum with timed entrance tickets to have direct access and enjoy flexible duration from the moment you enter.

World-renowned museum: From the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist, take in the works of painters including Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and van Gogh.

Incredible panoramic views: Head to the open-air terrace of the Orsay Museum to catch stunning views of the Seine River and Paris, as far as Montmartre.

Although best known for its art collections, the Orsay Museum’s Decorative Arts collection of furniture and decorative items, is one not to be missed.

Optional upgrade: The exhibition in autumn 2024, starting October 10th, focuses on Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)  which seeks to examine this artist's profoundly radical modernity.

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Access to Gustave Caillebotte's temporary exhibition (as per the option selected)

Mini-guided Seine bridges walking tour (as per the option selected)

Tip: Just 1km from the Orsay Museum lies the Boulevard Saint-Germain. Complete your artistic journey in this bustling district filled with classic cafes frequented by renowned artists and writers.

Your ticket includes access to temporary exhibitions available on the day of the visit (subject to availability).

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Kurze Wartezeit durch vorgebuchte Tickets, vielfältige Zusammenstellung der Ausstellungsstücke, traumhafter Ausblick auf Montmartre.

Short waiting time thanks to pre-booked tickets, varied collection of exhibits, fantastic view of Montmartre.

I thoroughly enjoyed this Art exhibit / art gallery. There was soooo much to see!! And works from artists all over the world. I liked the variety of art in the form of architecture to paintings to sculptures. The layout of the museum was easy to follow and there's beautiful views of Paris as you walk past the windows on the upper levels. I think everyone's favorites were the famous works of the Impressionism artists because that was the most crowded display; however I was able to capture any photos I wanted. Highly recommended adding this museum to your travels when you visit the magical city of Paris!! I also was able to bring a small bag with a water bottle & you can buy memorabilia throughout the museum. 

The Musee d'Orsay is my favorite museum in Paris because of the largest collection of impressionists paintings.
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Experience some of the world's most famous artworks at the Orsay Museum, including works by icons like Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets.

Enjoy 38,000+ artworks at the Louvre Museum, and get to know the best works of Impressionism at the Musée d'Orsay, all in one cost-saving combo.

What's a visit to Paris without going on a cruise on the Seine, and checking out an art museum filled with Impressionist artworks? Get to do both with this combo ticket and save big while you're at it, too!

Admire the best of French art by renowned artists, portraying different periods with this cost-saving combo of the Orsay and the Orangerie museums in Paris.

Art buffs, gather 'round! Musée d'Orsay flaunts French marvels from 1848 to 1914—paintings, sculptures, furniture, you name it! Fast-track your way to all temporary exhibitions with these tickets.

Enter a time capsule to 1874 Paris with the museum’s latest exhibition unraveling the birth of a groundbreaking artistic movement.

Explore 130+ iconic Impressionist works including Berthe Morisot's Le berceau and Paul Cézanne's Une moderne Olympia.

Meet the masters of Paris 1874—Monet, Renoir, Degas, and more at pivotal moments in a virtual reality experience. Journey to historic spots like Bazille's studio and Grenouillère.

Tip: Want a late-night rendezvous with art? Join the Thursday nocturnal exhibition starting at 6 pm!

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years.

Walkers and motorized wheelchairs are not permitted in the space.

Given the technology used, virtual reality experiences are not recommended for people subject to epileptic seizures or migraines, or people with balance or vision disorders.

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Discover Europe's grandest museum. Gain access to one of the world's most expansive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces!

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With this super saver combo ticket, enjoy fast-track entry to the Rodin Museum and a dedicated entrance to the Orsay Museum. The best part is that both museums are just 1km apart, just 10 minutes away from the other!

At the Rodin Museum, explore a vast collection of 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings, and 25,000 old photographs.

Observe Van Gogh's Pere Tanguy and Renoir's Nude in the Sunlight, both acquired by Rodin over time. Make sure to visit the renowned sculpture garden for a delightful treat.

Discover the enchanting world of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism at the Orsay Museum with artworks that include paintings, sculptures, and Art Nouveau furniture.

Explore the exhibitions at your own pace and be amazed by the masterpieces of van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, and Courbet from the 19th century.

Tip: After immersing yourself in the galleries, head up to the museum's rooftop to enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Sign language interpreters are available for this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Free adjustable-height canes with rubber tips are available at the venue.

Facilities: cloakroom, restroom, and free Wi-Fi.

The museum offers free entry on first Sunday of every month from 1st Oct to 31st March 2025.

Tip: The museum has designated seating areas where you can rest and admire the surroundings. It's an excellent opportunity to reflect on the art you've seen.

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