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Informations pratiques
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Permanent Collection


The museum is open every day except Tuesday and the following French holidays: December 25, January 1, May 1, and August 15.

Opening hours
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Rooms begin closing 30 minutes before museum closing time.

Entrances to the museum (open every day except Tuesday)
- Pyramid and Galerie du Carrousel entrances: from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Passage Richelieu entrance: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Porte des Lions entrance: from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Friday.

Admission to the permanent collection is free on the first Sunday of every month and on July 14.

The belvedere of the Pyramid
© Louvre / Deidi von Schaeven

Exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon


Opening hours
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- December 24 and 31, 2009: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- December 27 and 28, 2009, and January 3 and 4, 2010: from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rooms begin closing 30 minutes before museum closing time.

Entrance to the exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon
Pyramid and Galerie du Carrousel entrances: from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., every day except Tuesday.

Schedule of room closures
© Musée du Louvre / Chassat

Schedule of Room Closures


The rooms of the Louvre's eight departments are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (and until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday).
The museum does not have enough staff to keep the entire museum open every day.
Barring unforeseen circumstances (works, transport strikes, etc.), a yearly calendar lists which rooms are open and closed for each day of the week.


Current Exhibitions

Expositions en cours
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What's on
Exhibitions echo, explore, and provide a counterpoint to the museum's collections, making use of the latest research by specialists.

Auditorium

The Auditorium at the Louvre offers a complete program of lectures, concerts, and films linked to the collections and to events taking place at the museum.
Concerts
Films
Lectures & symposia
Readings & performances
Music on film
Thematic programs

Activities

The Louvre offers both cultural and educational activities, including guided tours, workshops, and classes. Self-guided visits in the galleries and a quarterly calendar can help you discover—or rediscover—our collections.
Thematic trails
Guided tours
Workshops
Classes