Musée d'Orsay Tickets

Your Musée d’Orsay tickets get you all the time you need at this popular Parisian attraction, but most people spend between three to four hours inside this massive former train station.

The brochure, available at the entrance, makes the museum pretty easy to navigate. The Musée d'Orsay's impressive permanent collection covers four entire floors and several important periods in history, so it's a good idea to think about which key artists you're most interested in and focusing your visit. It's better to spend some quality time with your favorites than to try to see it all and get overwhelmed!

The best time to visit the Musée d’Orsay is on a Wednesday or Friday morning or afternoon. These days tend to be quieter, so your Musée d’Orsay tickets will take you further, on a far more peaceful journey. If it's hard to visit during these times, take advantage of Thursday's extended evening hours. There tend to be fewer children and families on Thursdays after 6pm.

During Paris's low season (November to March) is also a good time to visit. Weekends can of course get very busy. If you really have to visit the Musée d’Orsay on a weekend, try to arrive early!

If you're bringing a baby stroller or giant backpack along with your Musée d’Orsay tickets, you may be asked to leave these in the cloakroom. Only suitcases, travel bags and backpacks smaller than 56 x 45 x 25 cm are allowed inside.

There are two different cafes inside the Musée d’Orsay. Café de l'Ours is the perfect place for a quick drink or snack, on a self-service basis. Café Campana is a brasserie-style café that serves up bigger meals.

You can also try walking ten minutes along rue de l'Université to the Saint-Germain quarter. Here, you'll find lots of lovely bars and restaurants, including the popular institution, La Palette, which is also listed as a Historic Monument. Order a wine and enjoy the very place that was once much-loved by Jim Morrison, Ernest Hemingway and Picasso.

During museum opening times, you are free to photograph or film in the permanent exhibition halls. Keep in mind these photos or videos should be kept for personal or private use, and not for groups or commercial purposes. Go ahead and get those selfies!

• See the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, including paintings, sculptures, and Art Nouveau furniture

• The museum is home to famous works such as Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhone and Matisse's Luxe, Calme et Volupté

• You'll find paintings and sculptures from greats such as Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Gaugin, as well as iconic pieces from Monet, Manet and Seurat

• Located in the former Gare d'Orsay train station, it's a beautiful venue that spans five floors

• Musée d'Orsay is located right on the shores of the Seine, making it easy to visit the Louvre and Musée de l'Orangerie on the same day

Join the three million visitors at the Musée d'Orsay each year by booking your tickets in advance. Spend more time admiring the collection, and less time at the ticket counter, when you book digital tickets.

Musée d'Orsay tickets include:

• Basic admission to Musée d'Orsay where you can access both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions

• Join a guided tour with an art expert to show you the collection's highlights

• Get a guide all to yourself with a private guided tour of Musée d'Orsay

• Save money with combi entrance tickets to the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre

General information:

• The Musée d'Orsay is closed on Mondays. It’s also closed on May 1 and December 25

• Arrive on time – your ticket won't be valid if you arrive after your time slot

• The museum has two entrances (Entrance A: River Seine and Entrance C: Rue de Lille). Check your ticket to see which door you should use

• Cloakrooms are free of charge. Bags or luggage must be smaller than 56 x 45 x 25 cm (1.8 x 1.4 x 0.8 ft) in size

• You may be eligible for free Musée d’Orsay admission. Remember to bring applicable documentation with you

Accessibility:

• All areas of the museum are suitable for disabled people, including temporary exhibitions, dining areas, information points, and gift shop

• The museum has wheelchairs, folding seats, canes, and strollers available to borrow

• If you're a disabled person arriving by car, you may use the disabled parking spaces near the Musée d'Orsay that are reserved for guests with limited mobility

• You can find a baby changing area on floor -1, near the adult group reception area