Museum · Paris
Musée d'Orsay: free entry days, tickets & hours
Musée d'Orsay is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.
- Always free for under-18s, EU residents under 26 and visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
- Otherwise: general admission bought online — €16.
- Booking a visit slot is mandatory on free Sundays.
Calendar
Next free days at Musée d'Orsay
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 09:30–18:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:30–18:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 09:30–18:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 09:30–18:00
12 free days for everyone in 2026. Closures and public holidays are already taken out.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month: Booking a visit slot is mandatory on free Sundays.
- Renovation works on public areas run from 10 March 2026 to summer 2028; the museum stays open but entrances have changed (timed tickets use Entrance 1 - Quay).
- Buying at the museum is cheaper than online (€14 vs €16), but online booking is strongly recommended during the works.
- Thursday evenings after 6pm have a cheaper late-opening rate.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of every month · 09:30–18:00 | everyone | A timed visit slot must be booked in advance. | Yes |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | Proof of age. | No |
| Free forFree for 18-25s who are EU/EEA nationals or long-term non-EU residents of the EU | EU residents under 26 | EU/EEA nationals aged 18-25, or non-EU nationals of that age who are long-term (3+ months) residents of an EU country. Also covers the Musée de l'Orangerie per the museum's youth page. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Proof of disability. | No |
Paid options
Musée d'Orsay tickets compared
Prices checked Oct 2026.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission bought online). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–21:45 |
| Fri | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30–18:00 |
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am-6pm, with a Thursday late opening to 9:45pm. Last museum admission 5pm (9pm on Thursday). Closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December.
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
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FAQ
Musée d'Orsay: common questions
Is Musée d'Orsay free?
Musée d'Orsay is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. It is also free for under-18s, EU residents under 26 and visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
When is Musée d'Orsay free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Musée d'Orsay?
Under-18s — proof of age.. EU residents under 26 — eU/EEA nationals aged 18-25, or non-EU nationals of that age who are long-term (3+ months) residents of an EU country. Also covers the Musée de l'Orangerie per the museum's youth page.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — proof of disability..
Do I need to book for free entry to Musée d'Orsay?
Booking a visit slot is mandatory on free Sundays.
How much is a ticket to Musée d'Orsay?
General admission bought online costs €16 on the official site.
What day is Musée d'Orsay closed?
Musée d'Orsay is closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am-6pm, with a Thursday late opening to 9:45pm. Last museum admission 5pm (9pm on Thursday). Closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December.
Sources
Where this comes from
- musee-orsay.fr/en/Visit/rates · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- musee-orsay.fr/en/visit
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