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Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum Paris is the world's largest museum, visited by nearly 8 million people annually. Housing the most impressive art collection in history, the museum is a baroque-style palace that sits along the banks of the Seine River in Paris.

As it is home to the heritage of French history, the Louvre Museum is a historically, culturally, and artistically significant museum in Paris. Some of the most important artworks are kept here, including the renowned Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

Officially opened to the public on 10 August 1793, Louvre Museum France was originally a fortress in the 12th century. When the museum was initially opened, it had over 500 paintings only, but now it has more than 35,000.

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Overview of Louvre Museum

Location In the center of Paris, adjacent to the Tuileries Gardens
Address Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Timings

9 am to 6 pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday)
9 am to 9.45 pm (Friday)
Remains closed on Tuesday and all holidays.

Highlights

  • Witness the world-famous Mona Lisa painting.
  • See the most excellent masterpieces by famous artists.
  • Browse the paintings like The Venus de Milo and Marriage at Cana.
  • Learn about 11,000 years of human civilization and culture.
  • Get your skip-the-line Museum tickets for a smooth sightseeing experience.
  • Take a Louvre Museum guided tour to learn more about the artwork.

Louvre Museum Ticket Prices

Here is the entry fee for Louvre Museum Paris -

  • Ticket Price online - €17 (INR 1,492)
  • Ticket Price at the museum -  €15 (INR 1,316) (a limited number of tickets are available during low tourist season)

 

Note: Tickets for all visitors under the age of 18 are free. The Louvre Museum also offers free entry on the first Sunday of every month.

Louvre museum ticket prices can vary with the season, so before visiting, check with the official to find out the exact price.

About Louvre Museum

Being the world’s largest art gallery, the Louvre Museum houses a vast collection of over 35,000 exhibits in eight thematic departments. The collection includes artworks and artifacts that date back centuries and represents 11,000 years of human history and culture.

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the most iconic painting in the Louvre that grabs the attention of most tourists visiting Paris. Other famous artists’ works displayed here include Delacroix, Rubens, and Vermeer.

And apart from French artists, Egyptian, Islamic, and Greco-Roman art collections can also be seen at Louvre Paris.

Let’s talk about the Louvre Museum’s history.

In the 12th century, 1791, King Philip II built the Louvre Palace to protect the city from the Kingdom of England’s invasion. As the 14th century came, Charles V transformed into his residence.

Between 1791 and 1801, Louis XVI got imprisoned, and the royal collection in the museum became national property. It was also opened to the public on 10 August 1793 as Muséum central des arts de la République.

Many significant artworks were evacuated from the museum during World War II and returned after France’s liberation in 1945.

Fast forwarding to 2003, an Islamic Art department was established at the museum. A new ceiling for the Salle des Bronzes was made in 2010.

In 2019, the Louvre Museum launched an AR app called Louvre 360, which allows users to see the museum's famous works up close and learn about them using AR technology. Isn’t this fascinating?

You can also book Louvre Museum tickets using this app. This will save you time and grant you access to the galleries and see the beautiful exhibits at your own pace.

The tickets also give same-day access to the temporary collection and free entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix for 48 hours.

Guided tours are also available to learn about the arts displayed. There is an option between a 90-minute Express Tour, a 3-hour Comprehensive Tour, and a Small Group tour (<15 members).

Louvre Museum Timings

The museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On Fridays, it is open from 9:00 AM to 9:45 PM. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Note: Louvre Museum Timings may vary depending on the season or festival. Before visiting, make sure to check the official website.

Interesting Facts about Louvre Museum

  • The Louvre is the world’s largest museum.
  • To see the entire Museum will take you 100 days.
  • French artists make up 66% of the artwork in the museum.
  • The Nazis used the museum during the war.
  • Napoleon remained Louvre during his reign.
  • The Louvre’s galleries are spread over 15 acres.

FAQS About Louvre Museum

Q: Where is the Louvre Museum located?

Ans: The Louvre Museum is located at the center of Paris, next to Tuileries Gardens.

Q: What is the Louvre Museum famous for?

Ans: The Louvre Museum is most famous for the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Other famous arts include the Virgin of the Rocks and a vast collection of sculptures like Venus de Milo.

Q: How long do you need at the Louvre?

Ans: The Louvre Museum has nearly 35,000 artworks, so you need about 2 to 3 hours to explore as much as possible.

Q: How long does it take to see the entire Louvre?

Ans: 2.5-3 hours are sufficient to see the Louvre. But it is estimated that if you go through each artwork for 1 minute, it will take about 100 days to see the entire Louvre.

Q: Is the Louvre worth visiting?

Ans: If you love art, the Louvre is a must. It is one of the most famous attractions in the world for a reason.

Q: What time is best to visit the Louvre?

Ans: Visit Louvre on Friday evenings as it remains open until 9.45 pm and there are fewer people and less noise.