Musée d'Orsay

★ 4.8 (115,986)$$ · Mid-range

Musée d'Orsay occupies a former Belle Époque railway station, its grand hall and glass roof forming a striking backdrop for the collection inside. The museum specializes in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, alongside sculpture and decorative arts. Timed-entry tickets help manage visitor flow, and many describe the building itself, with its ornate architecture and large clock, as a highlight alongside the artwork.

✨ Reasons to go

1Housed in a former Belle Époque railway station with its original grand hall, glass roof, and large station clock intact.
2Holds one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterworks.
3Thursday evening openings until 9:45pm offer a notably quieter visit than daytime hours.

💡 Good to know

1Book a timed ticket online in advance to skip the queue
2Thursday evening openings (until 9:45pm) are notably less crowded.

⏱️ Typical visit

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-PrésGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:45 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"I think this museum is absolutely beautiful. I visited on a Thursday evening and didn’t have much time, but I still had a wonderful experience. I’ll definitely come back one day to explore it properly. I mainly wanted to visit the fifth floor, which I did, and the paintings there are simply spectacular. And of course, the famous clock is absolutely stunning. The view through it over Paris is just beautiful. I can highly recommend visiting this museum. Even a short visit was absolutely worth it."

— Hannah B

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