Orsay Museum
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Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30 AM to 6 PM
Thursday - 9:30 AM to 9:45 PM
Time Required : 2-3 Hours
Entry Fee : General Entry (Online): EUR 16
General Entry (Purchased at Museum): EUR 14
Discounted Admission (Purchased at Museum): EUR 11
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Musee d' Orsay
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Orsay Museum, Paris Overview
Located on the banks of the Seine in Paris, Orsay Museum is a renowned impressionist and post-impressionist collective art space which caters mainly to French Art. This museum includes sculptures, decorative arts and architectural structures in its collection.
Musée d'Orsay features the work of famed artists like Renoir, Cézanne, Gaugin, Dali, Monet and Van Gogh among others. It holds its name amongst the largest museums representative of the impressionist and post-impressionist art form. Formerly the Gare d'Orsay train station, this museum boasts several classics from the 19th century with the likes of Self Portrait, Starry Night over the Rhone, The Artist's Studio and Whistler's Mother, to name a few. It also plays host films, concerts and performances and contains iconic relics like the Musée d'Orsay Clock.
The ground floor here features a few paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from the 19th century, while the top floor hosts impressionist artworks from 1874-1886. The Musée d'Orsay Clock on the fifth floor is another impressive section in this museum, and it gives out a scenic view of the city of Paris.
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Tickets for Musee d' Orsay
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Entry fee: EUR 12.40
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Admission is FREE for individuals of France below 18 years of age.
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European Union citizens of 18-25 year olds, disabled visitors with one extra person, unemployed visitors, and holders of a Paris Museum Pass - FREE ENTRY
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Entry is free on every first Sunday of the month.
- Audio Guide Tours - EUR 6 + ENTRY FEE
Opening Hours for Musee d' Orsay
Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30 AM to 6 PM
On Thursdays - Closing at 9:45 PM
Books and Museum Store:
Open all days from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM and late until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
The museum remains closed on Mondays, May 1 and December 25.
Tips for Musee d' Orsay
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Buy your tickets in advance or book online.
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Plan out your day accordingly and try to not include this museum as your last stop, because it certainly has a lot of spaces to explore.
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A guided tour is the best way to explore as well as learn about the variety of paintings and artworks here.
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