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Orsay Museum Reserved Access Tickets

Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Portrait of a woman in a black gown by John Singer Sargent, 1856-1925.
Sculpture by Paul Troubetzkoy depicting Giovanni Segantini seated with a cane and hat.

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Matteo D

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The Musée d’Orsay isn’t just a museum: it’s one of those places that stays with you long after you’ve left, like a feeling that’s hard to explain but impossible to forget. As soon as you walk in, you get a sort of silent “wow.” The former train station, built for the 1900 World’s Fair, welcomes you with that enormous open space, the stained-glass windows, the giant clock… and for a moment you stop. Not to look at anything in particular, but just to soak up the atmosphere. It’s one of those places where you don’t feel the need to rush. Then you start walking, without rushing, and little by little you realize that you’re not just looking at paintings… you’re experiencing them. Standing before Claude Monet’s works, you can almost feel the calm of the water and the light, while with Edgar Degas you enter into intimate, stolen moments, as if you were right there with his subjects. But it’s in front of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings that something truly changes: there’s a different energy, more intense, almost restless. You don’t just look at them… you feel them. The great thing is that you don’t need to be an art expert. In fact, maybe it’s better not to be. Because at the d’Orsay, you let your emotions guide you more than your mind. You find yourself stopping in front of a painting longer than expected, without really knowing why. And that’s okay. And then there’s that iconic view from the clock. You look out and see Paris filtered through time, as if you were watching the city from another era. In that moment, you realize that the museum isn’t just inside… it’s also outside, in the city that keeps on living. The Musée d’Orsay is one of those places you don’t just “visit.” You walk through it, and somehow it walks through you. When you leave, you might be tired, but it’s a beautiful, fulfilling kind of tiredness. Like after something that has truly left a mark on you.

Isabel K

Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
It was a fantastic offer. Especially since you could book it on different dates. The app worked perfectly. The only thing we had to pay for separately was the lecture hall at the museum. Thank you very much. Isabel Kunz

Julie R

Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
This was just fabulous. The Museum had a cafe to serve breakfast, which was excellent and room after room of the most wonderful Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by the well known artists and the not-so-well-known. It was busy, but most people moved on quickly and left us in peace and quiet to experience what we had come to Paris to see. There was so much more to see, sculptures from the past being one more exhibit to enjoy.

Anna N

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A wonderful museum with a high quality audio guide which permits wandering around and listen to facts about whatever item you're interested in. Logistically the entrance worked very well and the venue offers a nice atmosphere with clean facilities and a beautiful historic building.

Michael G

Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Big shout out for our amazing guide Felicia. She was knowledgeable, entertaining and really knows her subject. Thanks Felicia for a very entertaining afternoon. Would highly recommend you to others!

Catherine O

Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is a must-see in Paris and always an absolute highlight. The tickets booked in advance with a time slot worked well. Thank you for this service!
    • Get reserved access 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.

    • 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.

    • Reserved access 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)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 12,829 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Matteo D

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The Musée d’Orsay isn’t just a museum: it’s one of those places that stays with you long after you’ve left, like a feeling that’s hard to explain but impossible to forget. As soon as you walk in, you get a sort of silent “wow.” The former train station, built for the 1900 World’s Fair, welcomes you with that enormous open space, the stained-glass windows, the giant clock… and for a moment you stop. Not to look at anything in particular, but just to soak up the atmosphere. It’s one of those places where you don’t feel the need to rush. Then you start walking, without rushing, and little by little you realize that you’re not just looking at paintings… you’re experiencing them. Standing before Claude Monet’s works, you can almost feel the calm of the water and the light, while with Edgar Degas you enter into intimate, stolen moments, as if you were right there with his subjects. But it’s in front of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings that something truly changes: there’s a different energy, more intense, almost restless. You don’t just look at them… you feel them. The great thing is that you don’t need to be an art expert. In fact, maybe it’s better not to be. Because at the d’Orsay, you let your emotions guide you more than your mind. You find yourself stopping in front of a painting longer than expected, without really knowing why. And that’s okay. And then there’s that iconic view from the clock. You look out and see Paris filtered through time, as if you were watching the city from another era. In that moment, you realize that the museum isn’t just inside… it’s also outside, in the city that keeps on living. The Musée d’Orsay is one of those places you don’t just “visit.” You walk through it, and somehow it walks through you. When you leave, you might be tired, but it’s a beautiful, fulfilling kind of tiredness. Like after something that has truly left a mark on you.

    Isabel K

    Couple
    Verified booking
    6 days ago
    It was a fantastic offer. Especially since you could book it on different dates. The app worked perfectly. The only thing we had to pay for separately was the lecture hall at the museum. Thank you very much. Isabel Kunz

    Camila R

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    it was wonderful, no line and everything quick. well supported and rhe museum had a long variety of art work and paintings.

    Christiane H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Everything went smoothly, though there was no audio guide available for the current Renoir exhibition.

    Lacoste C

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    A warm welcome from the team Insightful commentary from the guide, great interaction with the children
  • Get reserved entry to the museum and explore both permanent and temporary exhibitions at a relaxed pace.

    Getting started

    Arrive at the Orsay and present your mobile ticket at the entrance. After a quick security check, you’re free to begin your self-guided visit. If you've selected the audio guide, follow the instructions provided to download it on your device.

    What to expect

    Orsay Museum

    Explore one of the world’s finest collections of French art from 1848 to 1915, featuring impressionist and Post-impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and more.

    Features

    • Impressionist collection: Discover how the art movement shaped iconic works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, and Van Gogh. Your ticket includes access to the museum's permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions on display. This ticket gives access to both its permanent and temporary exhibitions.

    • Historic architecture: Admire the museum’s stunning Beaux-Arts architecture, a beautifully preserved railway station from the late 19th century.

    Upgrades:

    • Audio guide: Opt for the downloadable audio guide to get expert insights and historical context on the artwork.

    • Guided tour: Go for a 2-hour guided tour with an expert English-speaking guide and gain personalized knowledge on the artworks.

  • Orsay Museum

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Wednesday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Thursday9:30am - 9:45pmlast entry 9:00pm
    Friday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Saturday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Sunday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm

    Musee de L'Orangerie

    Monday9:00am - 6:00pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday9:00am - 6:00pm
    Thursday9:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday9:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday9:00am - 6:00pm
    Sunday9:00am - 6:00pm
  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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