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Louvre

ArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 9pmFrom €22Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre (Metro 1, 7)

Der Louvre ist das größte und meistbesuchte Kunstmuseum der Welt, untergebracht in einem ehemaligen Königspalast am rechten Seine-Ufer. In acht Abteilungen zeigt er rund 35.000 Werke von der Antike bis zur Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts – von der Mona Lisa und der Venus von Milo bis zu umfangreichen ägyptischen, vorderasiatischen und griechischen Sammlungen. Die 1989 vollendete Glaspyramide von I.M. Pei markiert den prachtvollen unterirdischen Eingang im Napoleon-Innenhof.

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Getting there

Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Nearest station: Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre (Metro 1, 7), Louvre-Rivoli (Metro 1), Pyramides (Metro 7, 14)

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Hours

Mon09:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–18:00
FriToday09:00–21:00
Sat09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From €22

EUR 22 for EEA residents, EUR 32 for non-EEA visitors; free for under-18s, under-26 EEA residents, and for all on the first Friday evening of the month (except Jul-Aug)

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Visitor Information

How much does Louvre cost?
Standard adult admission to Louvre is €22. EUR 22 for EEA residents, EUR 32 for non-EEA visitors; free for under-18s, under-26 EEA residents, and for all on the first Friday evening of the month (except Jul-Aug). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Louvre?
Louvre is open Open daily 9am-6pm except Tuesdays, with late opening to 9pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Last entry one hour before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Louvre?
Louvre is located at Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France, in the 1st arrondissement (Rive Droite) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre (Metro 1, 7), Louvre-Rivoli (Metro 1), Pyramides (Metro 7, 14).
What can I see at Louvre?
Das meistbesuchte Museum der Welt: ein ehemaliger Königspalast unter einer Glaspyramide, Heimat der Mona Lisa und von 35.000 Kunstwerken. Current highlights include Affinitäten: Wunder islamischer Kunst im Department of Decorative Arts (Affinities: Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts), Urgewässer: Lehren aus Mesopotamien (Primeval Waters: Lessons from Mesopotamia), Michel Lacostes Schenkung: Kostbare Metallarbeiten von Pierre Mangot bis Jean-Elisee Puiforcat (Michel Lacoste's Donation: Precious Metalwork from Pierre Mangot to Jean-Elisee Puiforcat).
Do I need to book Louvre in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Louvre?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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