Welcome to the Louvre

The museum is open today

9:00 AM à 6:00 PM

Reservations required from 1 July to 31 August 2026

In order to ensure the most enjoyable visit for everyone, reservations are required from 1 July to 31 August 2026.

See list of cardholders exempt from reservations 

Highlights

Primeval Waters

This exhibition raises the issue of water within the Near Eastern antiquities collection and explores what environmental lessons can be drawn there in both the past and the present.

Exhibition

Affinities. Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts

The exhibition weaves a tale of great technical and aesthetic innovations in the Islamic world, as well as the fascination they engendered in Europe

Exhibition

The Louvre’s Masterpieces

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trail

The Galerie d'Apollon: an artwork in itself

Discover the history of the Galerie d'Apollon upon its grand reopening

Dans les salles

Studio : GET DRAWING!

The Studio offers a variety of self-guided activities, inspired by the museum’s artworks. These activities celebrate the art of drawing, which plays a key role both in the Louvre’s collection and in the fine arts.

Family

Primeval Waters

This exhibition raises the issue of water within the Near Eastern antiquities collection and explores what environmental lessons can be drawn there in both the past and the present.

Exhibition

The Louvre’s Masterpieces

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trail

The Galerie d'Apollon: an artwork in itself

Discover the history of the Galerie d'Apollon upon its grand reopening

Dans les salles

Affinities. Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts

The exhibition weaves a tale of great technical and aesthetic innovations in the Islamic world, as well as the fascination they engendered in Europe

Exhibition

Studio : GET DRAWING!

The Studio offers a variety of self-guided activities, inspired by the museum’s artworks. These activities celebrate the art of drawing, which plays a key role both in the Louvre’s collection and in the fine arts.

Family

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