Orsay Museum
View French masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas in a former railyway station turned museum.
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Get fast-track entry at one of Paris’s most celebrated museums, & head straight to the museum’s 19th-century art collection.
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Explore artworks by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh in the permanent and temporary collection at your own pace, & stay as long as you like during museum hours.
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Upgrade to get a downloadable audio guide for offline insights and details of the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection or go for a 2-hour guided tour for a more personalized experience.
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Get fast-track entry at one of Paris’s most celebrated museums, & head straight to the museum’s 19th-century art collection.
-
Explore artworks by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh in the permanent and temporary collection at your own pace, & stay as long as you like during museum hours.
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Upgrade to get a downloadable audio guide for offline insights and details of the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection or go for a 2-hour guided tour for a more personalized experience.
- Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.
- Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.
- Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.
- Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.
More details
- Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.
- Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.
- Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.
- Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.
18% off
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.
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Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.
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Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
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An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.
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Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.
More details
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.
-
Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.
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Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
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An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.
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Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.
15% off
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Access two of Paris’s Impressionist art museums with one ticket in just one day.
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Bypass the ticketing lines at the Orsay & walk through three floors of chronologically displayed art by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Van Gogh.
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Admire Monet’s Water Lilies murals in two rooms, and wander through 8 galleries featuring works by Picasso, Matisse, and more at the Orangerie museum.
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Make the most of your visit with an included audio guide at the Orsay and enjoy rooftop views over Paris from its open-air terrace.
More details
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Access two of Paris’s Impressionist art museums with one ticket in just one day.
-
Bypass the ticketing lines at the Orsay & walk through three floors of chronologically displayed art by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Van Gogh.
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Admire Monet’s Water Lilies murals in two rooms, and wander through 8 galleries featuring works by Picasso, Matisse, and more at the Orangerie museum.
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Make the most of your visit with an included audio guide at the Orsay and enjoy rooftop views over Paris from its open-air terrace.
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Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.
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Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.
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Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.
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Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.
More details
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Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.
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Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.
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Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.
-
Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.
11% off
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Bypass the ticket lines and access Impressionist masterpieces and rotating exhibitions, spread over two gallery levels.
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Step into the Nymphéas Room, an oval gallery designed by Monet himself, and take in eight Water Lilies murals displayed just as he envisioned.
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Discover other 20th-century artworks like Cézanne’s Pommes et Biscuits, Modigliani’s The Young Apprentice, and works by Matisse and Renoir.
More details
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Bypass the ticket lines and access Impressionist masterpieces and rotating exhibitions, spread over two gallery levels.
-
Step into the Nymphéas Room, an oval gallery designed by Monet himself, and take in eight Water Lilies murals displayed just as he envisioned.
-
Discover other 20th-century artworks like Cézanne’s Pommes et Biscuits, Modigliani’s The Young Apprentice, and works by Matisse and Renoir.
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Bypass the ticketing lines and head straight to the museum to explore 19th-century art influenced by the Impressionist movement.
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Let your English-speaking art historian share stories and techniques behind paintings by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, as you explore the museum's collections.
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Enjoy this premium small-group 2 hours guided tour with only 6 guests.
More details
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Bypass the ticketing lines and head straight to the museum to explore 19th-century art influenced by the Impressionist movement.
-
Let your English-speaking art historian share stories and techniques behind paintings by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, as you explore the museum's collections.
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Enjoy this premium small-group 2 hours guided tour with only 6 guests.
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Embark on a 2.5-hour Seine River cruise, and discover Parisian scenery via the iconic Canal of Saint-Martin. Check off the must-see sights of Paris at a leisurely pace.
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Cruise past the riverbanks, home to UNESCO heritage sites like the majestic Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the iconic Eiffel Tower.
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Excite the art buff in you at the Orsay Museum which houses Impressionist-era paintings by Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and Pissarro along with the stone and bronze sculptures commissioned by the wealthy in the 19th century.
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Fun fact: The Orsay Museum's huge vaulted ceiling contains more metal than the Eiffel Tower and almost 400,000 square feet of glass.
More details
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Embark on a 2.5-hour Seine River cruise, and discover Parisian scenery via the iconic Canal of Saint-Martin. Check off the must-see sights of Paris at a leisurely pace.
-
Cruise past the riverbanks, home to UNESCO heritage sites like the majestic Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the iconic Eiffel Tower.
-
Excite the art buff in you at the Orsay Museum which houses Impressionist-era paintings by Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and Pissarro along with the stone and bronze sculptures commissioned by the wealthy in the 19th century.
-
Fun fact: The Orsay Museum's huge vaulted ceiling contains more metal than the Eiffel Tower and almost 400,000 square feet of glass.
5% off
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Skip the long lines and jump straight into your guided tour, led by an expert English-speaking storyteller who brings every corner of the museum to life.
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See the Orsay’s top masterpieces — Monet, Renoir, Manet, Cézanne, Degas, and Van Gogh with your guide weaving in the stories, context, and layers you’d miss on your own.
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Wander through this grand Beaux-Arts station as your guide reveals the moments that shaped Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
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Choose the guided style you prefer: a semi-private tour of just 6 guests or upgrade to a lively group tour of up to 25.
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Enjoy a smooth, stress-free experience with all tickets, entry logistics, and reservation fees handled before your guided tour begins.
More details
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Skip the long lines and jump straight into your guided tour, led by an expert English-speaking storyteller who brings every corner of the museum to life.
-
See the Orsay’s top masterpieces — Monet, Renoir, Manet, Cézanne, Degas, and Van Gogh with your guide weaving in the stories, context, and layers you’d miss on your own.
-
Wander through this grand Beaux-Arts station as your guide reveals the moments that shaped Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
-
Choose the guided style you prefer: a semi-private tour of just 6 guests or upgrade to a lively group tour of up to 25.
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Enjoy a smooth, stress-free experience with all tickets, entry logistics, and reservation fees handled before your guided tour begins.
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About Orsay Museum
Housed within the former Gare d’Orsay railway station, Musee d’Orsay is not just home to Impressionist masterpieces but also an architectural wonder characterized by natural light and ornate detailing on arched ceilings. Go on a mini-walking tour and explore the museum inside-out!
1. Musee d’Orsay has an extensive collection of over 45,000 photographs, making it one of the first French museums to recognize photography as a form of art.
2. The museum features reconstructed rooms from the apartments of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the 19th-century French ruling class.
3. Orsay Museum is mentioned in numerous written works, including an acclaimed literary work, “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery.
4. The elevators at the museum are adorned with miniature reproductions of famous artworks, adding a touch of whimsy to a mundane ride and turning it into a mini art gallery experience.
5. You can set your inner artist free by discovering the secret Impressionist-themed photo booth, where you can take selfies transformed into your very own masterpiece.
Why visit Orsay Museum?
Highlights
Impressionism Collection
Musee d’Orsay hosts the world’s largest collection of artworks from Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. These include works of Monet, Degas, Manet, Renoir, and Cezanne. The collection showcases a gradual progression of stages of the Impressionist style through the varied genres picked by the painters, such as modern society, landscapes, and other thematic subjects.
Van Gogh ‘Auvers-sur-Oise The Final Months’ Exhibition
In recent years, Van Gogh has captured the immense attention of people worldwide, both for his unique painting style and his struggles with mental health and emotional intensity. So, the painter’s ‘Auvers-sur-Oise The Final Months’ exhibition is worth checking out for all the Starry Night lovers! It displays his iconic pieces like “Portrait of Dr. Paul Gachet,” Wheatfield with Crows,” and “The Church at Auvers,” which were all produced during his time in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Terrasse d'Été - Summer Terrace
It’s a lesser-known gem at the Orsay Museum. When at the museum, climb up to the Terrasse d'Été - Summer Terrace to enjoy breathtaking views of the Louvre, Seine River, and Sacre Coeur. There’s also an interactive photo booth at the terrace, allowing you to take pictures that transform into artistic masterpieces!
Napoleon III Apartments
Another one of the Orsay Museum’s cannot-miss features includes the opulent recreations of the apartments. It showcases the splendor and grandeur of the Second Empire era and how Charles-Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Eugénie de Montijo’s lifestyle truly was. The apartment is accurately constructed to reflect the decorative and artistic trends of the bygone era.
Sculpture Garden
When you are done exploring the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the Orsay Museum, make your way to the sculpture garden, which emanates a tranquil atmosphere. It boasts several sculptures, including fine works like the Greek Mythology Penelope’s sculpture carved by Antoine Bourdelle and François Xavier Maillol's sculptures made of bronze and terracotta.
Plan your visit
Queue A1
This queue is for visitors with priority access and without any reservations. These include:
- Pregnant women
- Disabled individuals with a priority card or a disability card, along with their accompanying companion
- People with VIP Annual Pass
- People with Musee d'Orsay Pass, COM and ICOMOS cards, Press card, Culture Card (with a companion), Sotheby's card, Louvre Abu Dhabi card, Barnes Foundation card, Ecole du Louvre card.
- Professional artists
- Guide-lecturer
- People with an auditorium ticket or an activity ticket
Queue A2
This queue is for the individuals who have tickets with specific time slots. These include:
- Guests with chosen time slots for temporary collections
- Guests with reserved time slots for permanent exhibitions
Queue C1
C1 is the queue for people who have not reserved a time slot and do not need to make any reservations. These include:
- People without chosen time slots
- People with a combo ticket to Orsay/Rodin Museum or Orsay/Orangerie Museum
- Guests with Paris Museum Pass or Paris Pass'Lib
Queue C2
This row is for the guests purchasing tickets on the spot or ones allowed for free admission. These include:
- Visitors under the age of 18
- People aged 18-25 who are European Union or European Economic Area citizens
- People aged 18-25 who are not citizens of the European Union but are long-term residents of EU countries
- Students up to the age of 30 studying art at art schools or public universities
- Job seekers
- Disabled individuals holding a priority card or a disability card, along with their accompanying person
Last entry:
- Museum: 5pm on Tuesday to Sunday and 9pm on Thursday
- Exhibitions: 5:15pm on Tuesday to Sunday and 9pm on Thursday
- Rooms: 5:30pm on Tuesday to Sunday and 9:15pm on Thursday
Musee d'Orsay offers a free cloakroom facility to its visitors, where they can leave their small luggage, clothing, and other objects such as umbrellas, shopping bags, small pocket knives, musical instruments, bike helmets, camera stands, etc.
Lockers are provided to groups in the reception area, subject to space availability and prior booking.
The museum offers audio guides with over 300 commentaries in 10 different languages.
A gift and book shop at the museum entrance has an extensive range of products like prints, postcards, books, and other trinkets related to the museum's exhibitions and collections.
The museum has three dining options - Café Campana, Café de la Gare, and The Kiosque du Parvis.
Washrooms are present throughout the museum; some are adapted for the comfort of people with disabilities.
Free Wi-Fi is offered to all the guests at Musee d'Orsay.
There are two paid parking spaces available right next to Orsay Museum, namely Parking Indigo Paris Louvre and Saemes Parking Bac Montalembert.
An information desk is located near the museum's entrance, where you can talk to a ticket desk manager about your ticket issues or for any assistance required at the museum.
Musee d'Orsay offers wheelchairs, usable walking canes, and 3-legged folding seats on loan. You must deposit your identification proof in exchange for these facilities.
Thanks to the ramps and elevators, the entire Orsay Museum is easily accessible for people on wheelchairs.
Strollers are allowed and available at the museum's cloakroom for your perusal. Do show valid proof of ID to avail of this benefit.
Service animals are allowed inside the museum premises with disabled visitors.
Elevators are spacious enough to accommodate guests on wheelchairs, thus allowing for a smooth experience at the museum.
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