Musée d'Orsay: Hours, Tickets, and How to Skip the Lines (2025 Guide PARIS)

🕒  Getting to the Musée d'Orsay

Opening Hours:
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu: 9:30 AM – 9:45 PM
Closed: Mondays, May 1, Dec 25

Ticket Prices:
Online: €16 / On-site: €14
Thu Evening (after 6 PM): Online €12 / On-site €10

Nearest Stations:
Metro Line 12: Solférino
RER Line C: Musée d'Orsay

🖥️  How to Purchase Tickets via the Official Website

Tickets for the Musée d'Orsay can be purchased online through the official website in English or French. While online tickets cost €16 (compared to €14 on-site), they allow you to select a specific entry time and use the priority "A2" lane, helping you save time.

Even on the day of your visit, you can purchase tickets online. After booking, a confirmation email with a barcode ticket will be sent to your registered email address.

Upon arrival, head to the "A2 (Ticket with time slot)" lane. During our visit, there were only a few people in line, allowing for quick entry.

While it's possible to buy tickets on-site without a reservation, the ticket counters tend to be crowded, potentially leading to longer wait times.

🆓  Free Admission Days at Musée d'Orsay

On the first Sunday of each month, the Musée d'Orsay offers free admission. While the usual €16 online ticket fee is waived, advance online reservations are required.

To reserve:
1. Visit the official ticketing page
2. Click "Admission to the Musée d'Orsay" text.
3. Select "1st Sunday of the month free reservation" (€0.00).
4. Choose the number of tickets and proceed to checkout.

Upcoming Free Dates:

Note: Information is current as of May 3, 2025, and may be subject to change.

📸  Photography Inside the Musée d'Orsay

Photography is permitted inside the museum for personal use, provided you do not use flash or selfie sticks.

Note: Operating hours and guidelines may change. Please check the Musées d'Orsay official website for the latest information.

🎟️  Smooth Entry with the Paris Museum Pass

The Musée d'Orsay is included in the Paris Museum Pass, allowing holders to enter through the dedicated "C1" lane for a smoother experience. This pass also grants access to other major attractions like the Musée du Louvre and the Musée de l'Orangerie, making it an ideal choice for travelers with limited time in Paris.

🗺️  What is the Paris Museum Pass?

The Paris Museum Pass provides convenient access to over 50 museums and historic monuments in Paris and its suburbs. The more sites you visit, the more value you get from the pass.

• Validity Options: 2, 4, or 6 consecutive days
• Free Admission: To permanent collections and monuments
• Single Entry: One-time access per site
• Activation: Valid for the chosen duration from the first use

Using the pass is simple—present your paper or e-ticket at the entrance of each facility. The pass becomes active upon your first entry.

You can purchase the Paris Museum Pass online through the official website. Buying in advance helps you avoid the hassle of purchasing tickets on-site and saves time.

🚪  Skip the Line with the Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass includes the Musée d'Orsay and allows use of the C1 lane for quick entry without a specific time slot.

• Paris Museum Pass
• Orsay–Orangerie joint ticket
• Orsay–Rodin joint ticket
• Paris Pass'Lib
• Undated general admission tickets
  
  

Note: Information is current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change. Please check the Paris Museum Pass official website for the latest information.