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Musée d'Orsay

7th Arrondissement
Closedvia Google
Opening 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

Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.via Google

Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, this museum holds the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.

Good to know
€€; best visited during the late-night opening on Thursday evenings when crowds thin out.

Reviews from Google

Kadir2 weeks ago
One of the most important museums in the world and a must see for art lovers. It’s home to the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world. The museum features globally famous works by pioneers like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Paul Cézanne. If you’re a fan of Impressionism, this museum will be the highlight of your time in Paris, even better than the Louvre. Get your tickets online with a time slot and you won’t wait long to enter. It’s significantly smaller than the Louvre but still requires a few hours to properly enjoy the masterpieces.
Danny Huang4 weeks ago
Visited during museum night on Saturday, May 23 — and it made the experience feel even more special. The building itself is already stunning as a former railway station, but seeing the galleries in the evening gave everything a different atmosphere: quieter, softer light, and somehow more intimate. Walking through the Impressionist collection at night felt unforgettable. Also loved stopping by the giant clock and looking out over Paris — one of those moments that makes you slow down and just enjoy being there. If you have the chance to visit during museum night, I’d highly recommend it.
Waha Wang4 weeks ago
We visited the museum on Thursday evening during the holiday. Luckily, there were few visitors, and we were able to enter directly without queuing. All the masterpieces are right before your eyes, allowing you to appreciate them quietly without the need for a crowded environment, and listen attentively to the stories told by the audio guide. We prefer this place to the Louvre; its layout and collection allow for a comfortable visit within 3 hours. We will visit here again.
gaja2 weeks ago
The Orsay Museum is one of the highlights of Paris and absolutely worth visiting. The building itself is stunning, with its grand former railway station architecture. The space is huge, the exhibitions are well organized, and everything is designed to make the visit easy for tourists. Seeing works by artists like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Edgar Degas up close is an unforgettable experience.
Mj Morgan3 weeks ago
I've wanted to visit the Musée d'Orsay for as long as I can remember. As someone who has always loved the Impressionist painters, walking through these galleries felt a little surreal. Seeing works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, and so many others in person is completely different than seeing them in books or online. The texture of the brushstrokes, the scale of the paintings, and the vibrant colors simply don't translate through a screen. I found myself standing in front of certain pieces much longer than I expected, just taking it all in. The museum itself is every bit as impressive as the artwork it houses. The former train station architecture is stunning, with soaring ceilings, beautiful natural light, and incredible views through the giant clock windows. Even if you aren't an art enthusiast, the building alone is worth the visit. We spent several hours here and still felt like we could have stayed longer. If Paris is on your bucket list and you have any appreciation for art, history, or beautiful spaces, don't miss the Musée d'Orsay. It was one of the highlights of our entire trip and exceeded every expectation I had.
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