Explore the Louvre at your own pace with a timed entry ticket and guaranteed entry. Behold must-see iconic works of art such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Discover Renaissance masterpieces and ancient Egyptian relics, alongside paintings spanning from the 13th to the 20th century.
The museum first opened on 10th August 1793, exhibiting just 537 paintings. Though it closed in 1796 due to structural problems, it reopened in 1801 as the Musée Napoléon, with a larger collection.
The collection has since grown to encompass 20,000 works of art. It currently houses 8 curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Painting; and Prints and Drawings.
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels