Due to the extremely high temperatures starting Sunday, 21 June, we encourage you to adjust the pace of your visit and protect yourself from the heat. Take your time, wear light clothing, and stay hydrated! All the information you need can be found at https://www.info.gouv.fr/risques/canicule-et-vagues-de-chaleur
Please note that reservations are required to enter the museum. This allows us to provide you with a better visitor experience. Some galleries may be closed during the heat wave to protect the artworks.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Getting here
Figure out what you want to see and which entrance you should use to access the museum.
Metro
Palais-Royal / Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)
Pyramides (line 14)
Bus
No. 21, 27, 39, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 85, 95
Car
An underground car park is located at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier, from which you can access the museum via the Galerie du Carrousel entrance. See prices.
Bicycle (Vélib' stations)
No. 1015, 2 place A. Malraux
No. 1023, 165 rue Saint-Honoré
No. 1014, 5 rue de l’Echelle
No. 1013, 186 rue Saint-Honoré
There are areas for parking bicycles available in front of the École du Louvre, near the Porte des Lions, and in front of 158 Rue de Rivoli. In accordance with the Vigipirate security measures, all bags must be left open.
Taxis
Drop-off area at the Carrousel roundabout.
The closest pick-up area is at Place André Malraux.
Batobus
Louvre stop, Quai François-Mitterrand
Museum entrances
Which entrance should I use?
Please check the following map to know if your preferred entrance is open and its access conditions:
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Museum map
Finding your way around the museum
You can pick up the museum map (available in 9 languages) at your arrival in one of the information desks. Some rooms in the museum may be closed. Please call +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17 for more information on the day of your visit.
LIST OF AVAILABLE GALLERIES
Due to renovations, some rooms may be closed during the week. Please check the schedule of room closures to better plan your visit.
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM FLOOR PLAN
Explore the museum’s galleries and find out more information about the collection.
Visitor safety
The Musée du Louvre applies the government security directives for public establishments to ensure the safety of visitors. All visitors must comply with security checks. The Musée du Louvre thanks its visitors in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
