The Musée d’Orsay is one of the most popular museums in Paris, located on the Left Bank of the Seine River. It houses an extensive collection of 19th-century French art, including the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. The museum is open every day of the week, with different opening and closing hours for different sections of the museum.
Opening Hours
The Musée d’Orsay is open from 9:30am to 6:00pm every day, except for Tuesdays when it closes at 9:45pm. On the first Sunday of every month, the museum is open from 9:30am to 9:45pm. The museum is closed on the following public holidays: January 1, May 1, May 8, August 15, November 1, November 11, and December 25.
Admission
Admission to the Musée d’Orsay is free for visitors under the age of 18 and for visitors with disabilities. For all other visitors, the cost of admission is €14. Admission to the museum includes access to the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and audio guides. Visitors can also purchase a combined ticket for the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée Rodin for €17.
Guided Tours
The Musée d’Orsay offers a variety of guided tours in different languages. These tours are led by museum experts and provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the works on display. The cost of a guided tour is €7 per person and must be booked in advance. Visitors can also take part in a free one-hour tour in French or English.
Facilities
The Musée d’Orsay has a variety of facilities available to visitors, including a café, a restaurant, a bookstore, and a souvenir shop. The museum also has a number of interactive displays, including a virtual tour of the museum and a 3D audio-visual experience. Visitors can also take advantage of the museum’s free Wi-Fi service.
Accessibility
The Musée d’Orsay is accessible for visitors with disabilities. The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and there are elevators and escalators available throughout the museum. The museum also has a hearing loop system for visitors with hearing impairments. Guide dogs are allowed in the museum.
Getting There
The Musée d’Orsay is easily accessible by public transport. The closest Metro station is the Solférino station on Line 12. The museum is also accessible by bus and by boat. There is a limited amount of parking available near the museum, but it is recommended that visitors use public transport.
By Train
- The Musée d’Orsay is a short walk from the Gare d’Orsay train station.
- The RER C line stops at the Musée d’Orsay station, which is located just outside the museum.
By Boat
- The Musée d’Orsay is accessible by boat from the Musée du Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Notre-Dame de Paris.
- The boats run from April to October.