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INFORMATION - THE LOUVRE DURING THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES

Whether you're wondering about the mandatory reservations in advance for all visitors, the changes to the museum's opening hours and admission policies, or the special Olympic programming, find all the practical information you need to plan your trip during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games here.

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Highlights

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Masterpieces from the Torlonia collection

The largest ever private collection of ancient Roman sculptures, assembled throughout the 19thcentury by the Torlonia princes in Rome, is being shown to the public for the first time since the mid-20th century in a series of special exhibitions. From 26 June to 11 November 2024

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Olympism

Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy. 24 April – 16 September 2024

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The MET au Louvre

Near Eastern Antiquities in Dialogue. 29 February 2024 - 28 September 2025

Exhibition

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THE LOUVRE’S MASTERPIECES

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trails

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THE LOUVRE DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Practical information and programme of cultural events

Paris2024

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Masterpieces from the Torlonia collection

The largest ever private collection of ancient Roman sculptures, assembled throughout the 19thcentury by the Torlonia princes in Rome, is being shown to the public for the first time since the mid-20th century in a series of special exhibitions. From 26 June to 11 November 2024

Exhibition

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The MET au Louvre

Near Eastern Antiquities in Dialogue. 29 February 2024 - 28 September 2025

Exhibition

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THE LOUVRE’S MASTERPIECES

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trails

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Olympism

Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy. 24 April – 16 September 2024

Exhibition

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THE LOUVRE DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Practical information and programme of cultural events

Paris2024

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    The restoration of the Arc du Carrousel [ENG subtitles]

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    Galerie Campana

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    The Salle des Etats

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    « Forêt » by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Némo Flouret [EN subtitles]

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The restoration of the Arc du Carrousel [ENG subtitles]

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Galerie Campana

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The Salle des Etats

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« Forêt » by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Némo Flouret [EN subtitles]

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    🇫🇷 Ce 19 août est la #JourneeMondialePhotographie ! Postez votre plus belle photo du Louvre en mentionnant le compte du Musée (@museelouvre) et avec le hashtag #LouvrePhotographyDay et nous posterons en story celles qui nous auront le plus marqués !

    🌎 August 19 is World Photography Day! Post your best photo of the Louvre, mentioning the Museum's account (@museelouvre) and the hashtag #LouvrePhotographyDay, and we'll post the ones that make the biggest impression on us!

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    🇫🇷 Continuons à célébrer l’été avec ce segment estival de la série « Les Saisons » de Giuseppe Arcimboldo ! ☀️

    D’origine milanaise, Arcimboldo s’installe au service de l’empereur Ferdinand Ier de Habsbourg (1503-1564) puis de son fils Maximilien II (1527-1576), pour lesquels il assume la fonction de portraitiste de cour.

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    🇫🇷 Elle était à côté de la vasque Olympique et vous avez été des milliers à venir l’admirer pendant les Jeux Olympiques de #Paris2024 !

    🔎 Inspectons les œuvres du musée avec #LouvreALaLoupe ! Ce 15 août marque la naissance de Napoléon Ier : l’occasion de décrypter l’Arc du Carrousel construit par l’Empereur à son retour victorieux d’Austerlitz.

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    🇫🇷 Découvrez la plus prestigieuse collection privée de sculptures antiques romaines avec l’exposition « Chefs-d’œuvre de la collection Torlonia ».

    Présentées pour la première fois hors d’Italie, ces sculptures prennent place dans les somptueux appartements d’été d’Anne d’Autriche, tout juste restaurés et entrent en résonance avec le lieu.

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    🇫🇷 Vous le sentez aussi, ce petit pincement au cœur ?

    Les #Jeuxolympiques de #Paris2024 sont désormais clos. Pendant 15 jours, Paris a été une véritable fête et le Louvre, un symbole national aux yeux du monde entier.

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    🇫🇷 Inspectons les œuvres du musée avec #LouvreALaLoupe ! Ce 8 août, c'est la #JourneeInternationaleDuChat ! 🐈

    Le saviez-vous ? En Égypte antique, les chats étaient momifiés pour servir d’offrandes aux divinités. Le culte des animaux est présent en Égypte depuis l’époque prédynastique, puis se développe à partir du Nouvel Empire pour atteindre son apogée à partir de la Basse Époque, jusqu’à la fin de l’époque Romaine ! De nombreuses momies de chats datent de cette période : offrande pour les dieux, le donateur de la momie gardait un lien éternel avec la divinité…

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    🇫🇷 Lorsque le soleil se couche sur #Paris, des milliers de personnes se réunissent pour vivre un instant de poésie : l’envol de la #vasque des #JeuxOlympiques #Paris2024 depuis le jardin des Tuileries, devant la pyramide du Louvre à 30 mètres de hauteur.

    🌎 When the sun sets over Paris, thousands of people gather to experience a poetic moment: the #Cauldron of the #OlympicGames Paris 2024 takes flight from the Tuileries Gardens, in front of the Louvre Pyramid, 30 meters above the ground.

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    🇫🇷 Le mardi, c’est le #JourDeFermeture au musée du Louvre ! La Joconde retrouve le calme dans la salle des États. 👀

    🌍 Tuesday is #ClosingDay at the Musée du Louvre! In the Salle des États, the Mona Lisa finds calm again. 👀

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    🇫🇷 Inspectons les œuvres du musée avec #LouvreALaLoupe ! Aujourd’hui, focus sur cette statue de déesse, actuellement présentée dans l’exposition «Chefs-d’œuvre de la collection Torlonia».📍

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    👀 Une jeune femme est assise en posture détendue sur un élégant siège à dossier, vêtue d’un chiton d’étoffe légère finement plissé, recouvert d’un manteau léger.

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    🇫🇷 Le mardi, c’est le jour de fermeture au musée du Louvre. En attendant, voici quelques images de l’exposition«L’Olympisme », en écho avec les #jeuxolympiques de #paris2024 à découvrir jusqu’au 16 septembre.

    Cette exposition propose au public de découvrir la création des premiers jeux Olympiques et ses sources iconographiques à la fin du 19e siècle. Philologie, histoire, histoire de l’art et archéologie sont tant de disciplines scientifiques qui ont permis de créer cet événement mondial!

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FAQs

Is there an official Louvre app? ›

Get the map of the museum

We also recommended you download the application "My Visit to the Louvre" (Iphone + Android). Enter the artwork you are looking for and it shows you the way via a 3D itinerary through the museum.

Is it better to buy Louvre tickets online? ›

I recommend you buy tickets online from the official website, at least 1 month prior the Louvre guided tour. Skipping the Line is not anymore granted, even with a certified tour guide. It is only possible for holders of a special card from "Amis du Louvre".

How can I get Louvre Museum tickets? ›

How long is the wait line at the Louvre? ›

Wait Times - What to Expect at Louvre? A wait line is inevitable at the Louvre, and longer so if you haven't planned your trip in advance. Typically, the ticket lines last at least two hours long. On days not as busy, the ticket line will still have you waiting at least 40 minutes.

What is the best app to visit the Louvre? ›

The Vusiem App guide to the Louvre is your perfect companion to help you navigate through the maze of Louvre and make best use of the limited time that you have to spend at the museum. Our Vusiem App guide for Louvre is the most comprehensive app for the museum.

Can you bring a water bottle into the Louvre? ›

Please note that eating and drinking are not permitted in areas where artworks are displayed. All food and drinks must therefore be stored in a closed bag. Only the consumption of still water, away from the artworks, is permitted.

Do Louvre tickets get sold out? ›

The Louvre sells tickets inside the museum. They always have availability, but as mentioned earlier, the issue is the line to get in. That's why we recommend going later in the day, around 4 pm (be careful, they start emptying the rooms at 5:30pm).

What is the best time of day to go to the Louvre? ›

So, if you want to dodge the dreaded Louvre queues, pitch up later in the day. Around 3PM is prime time. By now, the queues will have subsided significantly, and you'll still have plenty of time left to ogle the art inside.

How much does a Louvre ticket cost per person? ›

Current ticket prices to the Paris institution stand at €17 ($18.30) for general admission, with free tickets available for Louvre members (annual Amis du Louvre membership costs €80, or $86), residents of the European Economic Area aged between 18 and 25, certain professionals including teachers working in France and ...

What is the slowest day at the Louvre? ›

Visit the Louvre either in the early morning, around 9 am, or later in the afternoon around 3 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On the weekend, 3 pm is the busiest time of day at the Louvre, so the best time to visit the Louvre on the weekend is in the morning when locals are late to rise.

Does the Louvre sell skip-the-line tickets? ›

You can choose between Louvre timed entrance and Louvre skip-the-line tickets. Those are two options for visiting popular attractions. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. Louvre Timed entrance tickets allow you to enter the Louvre at a specific time.

Which is the best entrance to the Louvre? ›

  • I.M. Pei Pyramid. ...
  • Carrousel du Louvre. People often call this way in "the mall entrance to the Louvre." It's the simplest way to get in from outside. ...
  • Passage Richelieu (Porte de Richelieu) If you are visiting the museum in a group or have a yearly pass, you can enter quickly through this door. ...
  • Portes de Lions.
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Can you get digital tickets for the Louvre? ›

E-TICKETS: You can show your digital ticket(s) on your phone. You can download your tickets from the link on the Order Summary page or in your booking confirmation email. Make sure your phone can open and display PDF files.

Can you use your phone in the Louvre? ›

You can take photos and videos in the permanent collections if they are for personal use. However, you are not allowed to use selfie sticks, flash or lighting.

Is there a dress code for the Louvre? ›

There is no strict dress code for the Louvre Museum. When planning your attire, opt for comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as you'll likely be wandering through the museum halls for a few hours.

What is the difference between Louvre and louver? ›

Louvers and louvres are both English terms. Louvers is predominantly used in 🇺🇸 American (US) English ( en-US ) while louvres is predominantly used in 🇬🇧 British English (used in UK/AU/NZ) ( en-GB ). In the United States, there is a preference for "louvers" over "louvres" (95 to 5).

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