Le Musée d'Orsay abrite la plus riche collection au monde d'art impressionniste et post-impressionniste, avec des œuvres créées entre 1848 et 1914. Il occupe la Gare d'Orsay, une gare Beaux-Arts construite pour l'Exposition Universelle de 1900 et transformée en musée ouvert en 1986. Les galeries présentent des tableaux de Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Van Gogh et Gauguin, ainsi que de la sculpture, de la photographie et des arts décoratifs Art nouveau. La grande nef centrale, toujours dominée par l'immense horloge dorée de la gare, ouvre la vue sur la Seine, le Louvre et les Tuileries.
Visitor Information
- How much does Musée d'Orsay cost?
- Standard adult admission to Musée d'Orsay is €16. Reduced rate 11 euros; free for under-18s and EU residents under 26; free for all on the first Sunday of each month. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Musée d'Orsay?
- Musée d'Orsay is open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am-6pm, with late opening Thursday until 9:45pm; closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Musée d'Orsay?
- Musée d'Orsay is located at 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France, in the 7th arrondissement (Rive Gauche / Left Bank) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Solférino (Metro line 12), Musée d'Orsay (RER C), Assemblée Nationale (Metro line 12).
- What can I see at Musée d'Orsay?
- Chefs-d'œuvre impressionnistes et post-impressionnistes de Monet, Van Gogh et Renoir dans une ancienne gare monumentale au bord de la Seine. Current highlights include Mary Cassatt. Être indépendante (Being Independent), Auguste Bartholdi. Liberty Enlightening the World, Jenny Holzer. J'ai vu.
- Do I need to book Musée d'Orsay 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 Musée d'Orsay?
- 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.