Orsay Museum
Beaux-Arts art museum housed in a historic former train station featuring major collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–9:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
Admission
Free first Sunday of each month; ticket includes permanent and temporary exhibitions; prices vary for special exhibitions
Tickets
The museum is located in a former railway station designed by Victor Laloux and opened as a museum in 1986. It specializes in European art from 1848 to the early 20th century, showcasing extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by artists such as Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Gauguin. The building itself is a National Monument, combining architectural heritage with a rich cultural collection that highlights French and international art history from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Tours & Activities
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