Highlights
Timed-entry ticket to the Musée d’Orsay, covering permanent collections and most temporary exhibitions.
About this experience
A former Beaux-Arts railway station turned into a major art museum, best known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections (Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas and more). Plan 2—3 hours for highlights or longer for a deep dive.
What's included
- Timed-entry ticket to the Musée d’Orsay, covering permanent collections and most temporary exhibitions.
Who it's for
- All ages; perfect for those who love 19th- and early 20th-century art and atmospheric architecture.
What you'll do
- Enter via the main hall, with its grand, station-style nave.
- Explore sculpture halls, galleries of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and side rooms with decorative arts.
- Stop at the big clock windows for a view across the Seine.
Before you go
- Tickets: adult entry starts from about €16 when reserved in advance.
- Closed on Mondays; one late-opening evening per week is common.
- Last entry and gallery clearing are before official closing time.
Good to know
- Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, France.
- Aim for earlier morning or the late-opening night to dodge some of the crowds.
Why this is worth it
Grab a timed ticket (~€16), go on a non-Monday, focus on Impressionist rooms plus the main hall, and enjoy one of the world’s best medium-sized art museums.