Visitor guide
How to Visit the Musée d'Orsay in 2026
How to visit the Musée d'Orsay in 2026: opening hours, last admission, who gets in free, which entrance to use and how long to allow.
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Short answers to the single questions that come up between deciding to go and booking a way in.
Each post takes one question — which entrance, which hour, which listing suits your day — and answers it. For the longer planning topics, from choosing a tour format to picking a month, see the Musée d'Orsay travel guides. For the tours themselves, start at Musée d'Orsay Tours; for hours and entry rules, see our visiting guide.
Inside guide
Inside the Musée d'Orsay, Level by Level
A level-by-level guide to the Musée d'Orsay: the sculpture nave, the Impressionist floor, the Art Nouveau rooms and the clock, in walking order.
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Facts
15 Musée d'Orsay Facts That Surprise
Fifteen verified facts about the Musée d'Orsay: the world's first electrified urban terminal, the demolition it escaped, and the Van Gogh that is not here.
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Family guide
The Musée d'Orsay with Kids
Visiting the Musée d'Orsay with children: what holds their attention, how long to allow, why under-18s enter free, and which tours actually suit families.
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Comparison
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour or Ticket?
Guided tour or entry ticket at the Musée d'Orsay? A straight comparison of price, time, group size and what each actually gets you.
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Compare guided tours and entry tickets side by side, with live ratings and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.