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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?

El museo más visitado del mundo: un antiguo palacio real bajo una pirámide de cristal, hogar de la Mona Lisa y de 35.000 tesoros. Current highlights include Afinidades: maravillas del arte islámico en el Department of Decorative Arts (Affinities: Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts), Aguas primigenias: lecciones de Mesopotamia (Primeval Waters: Lessons from Mesopotamia), La donación de Michel Lacoste: orfebrería preciosa de Pierre Mangot a 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.