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Gain entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris and see artistic masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Entrance is guaranteed within 30 minutes.

Highlights

Benefit from fast and easy skip-the-ticket-line entrance
Marvel at works of art, from Ancient Egypt to the Renaissance
Spend as much time as you like inside the museum and explore at your own pace

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Explore the Louvre at your own pace with a timed-entrance ticket, ensuring you get in within 30 minutes. See unmissable and iconic artwork such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Discover Renaissance masterpieces and ancient Egyptian relics, along with paintings from the 13th to 20th centuries.

The museum first opened on August 10, 1793, exhibiting just 537 paintings. Despite closing in 1796 due to structural problems, it reopened in 1801 as the Musée Napoléon with a larger collection. The collection has since gained 20,000 works. Now, there are 8 departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; and Prints and Drawings.

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Skip-the-ticket-line timed entrance to the Louvre Museum
Full access to the permanent collection and all temporary exhibitions
Booking fee

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Skip-the-security-line entry
Guide
Audio guide

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What is the Louvre Museum known for?

The Louvre Museum is renowned for being the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, famous for its vast collection of art and artifacts, including masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

When was the Louvre originally built?

The Louvre was originally constructed as a fortress in the late 12th century under King Philip II and was later transformed into a royal residence before becoming a museum in 1793.

How many artworks are housed in the Louvre?

The Louvre houses approximately 380,000 artworks, with around 35,000 pieces on display at any given time across multiple collections, including antiquities, paintings, and decorative arts.

What architectural feature is the Louvre famous for?

The Louvre is famous for its glass pyramid entrance, designed by architect I. M. Pei, which was completed in 1989 and serves as a modern contrast to the historic palace.

How can visitors navigate the vast museum?

Visitors can navigate the Louvre using maps, guided tours, and multimedia guides available at the museum, which provide information on the different sections and major artworks.

Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

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