Tickets & Tour Options
Standard vs combo, Impressionism & architecture tours, audio guide, efficient strategies.
About the museum
Former 1900 World Fair station (opened as museum 1986) showing art 1848–1914.
Admission covers permanent collections; certain temporary shows may need extra time/reservation.
Guided tours connect technique, context and style evolution—audio guide gives own pace.
Bring water (sealed), comfortable shoes and maybe a small sketch pad.
Early arrival reduces queues at star pieces; late afternoon gives warmer light.
Visit Options
Choose visit style
Visit Options
Choose visit style
Musée d'Orsay: Dedicated Entrance
Skip the line with dedicated access to Orsay’s Impressionist masterpieces.
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour
Join a licensed guide for a curated journey through Orsay’s highlights.
Musée d'Orsay: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
Standard entry plus a guided tour of must‑see Impressionist and Post‑Impressionist highlights.
Musée d'Orsay: Small Group Tour
Enjoy a more intimate visit with a small group and richer context.
Musée d'Orsay: Small Group Tour of Must‑Sees
A focused small‑group itinerary covering the museum’s must‑see highlights.
Paris Top 3 Museums
One convenient pass to three top Paris museums
Save time and money with flexible entry.
Musée d'Orsay: Sargent — The Paris Years (1874–1884)
Discover John Singer Sargent’s formative Paris decade: dazzling portraits, luminous studies, and the city that shaped his style.
Why book online?
Popular times fill—online secures rhythm and combo pass.
Browse themes and language before choosing.
Digital confirmation speeds entry—more art time.
How a visit feels
From first clock glimpse to quiet side rooms—typical rhythm:
Enter, orient under the vault, head up to Impressionists, icon works, then sculpture or decorative.
Alternate bright clusters with calm zones—pause at clocks.
Location & Opening Hours
- 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
- From Louvre: over footbridge toward facade.
- From Saint‑Germain: north toward Seine via Rue de Bellechasse.
- Visiting timetable
- Advance booking smart on weekends, holidays, summer mornings.
- Use official resources for updates & accessibility.
Info desks & maps show progression—start top level then descend.
Frequently Asked Questions (planning & comfort)
Contact & More Information
- 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
- Email: see official details
- Phone: see official site
Book, plan order, travel light—decades of evolution unfold.
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Selmo Rosato
Created to help you enjoy Orsay wisely—clear pace and context.
Cancellation Policy
Refund/change depends on type and provider—read terms.
Group Discounts
Groups can arrange focused tours—book early.
Important Booking Information
Arrive early for softer light and fewer people.
Weather shifts—layers and small bottle.
Comfort shoes; slow looking extends time.
Some rooms may briefly close—watch signs.