At Musée d’Orsay in Paris, ordinary admission, reservations for Paris Museum Pass holders and free first-Sunday bookings have separate procedures. Check Monday closure and Thursday evening opening before adding other sightseeing.
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Follow the booking procedure for your ticket type and confirm a date and time. The official guidance recorded in the original source review requires a free time-slot reservation even with a Museum Pass.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Standard adult | €16 online; €14 on site | Visit date and available entry slots |
| Paris Museum Pass | Free time-slot reservation required | Pass validity alongside the reservation |
| First Sunday of each month | Free for everyone; reservation required | The designated free booking product |
| Operating days | Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays | Last entry versus closing time |
Remove closure dates before choosing a time
Official visitor guidance lists closures on Mondays, May 1 and December 25. Normal hours are Tuesday–Sunday 9:30–18:00, with Thursday opening until 21:45. Closing time and last admission differ, so work out how much you can see with a late ticket. At the original source review, last admission was 17:00 on ordinary days and 21:00 on Thursday evenings.
Online and on-site tickets differ in price and procedure
The standard adult rates recorded in the original guide are €16 online and €14 on site. Consider date-specific queues and available booking times before deciding on an on-site purchase purely for the price difference. Choose a time on the official sales page, which recommends online reservations, and check the confirmation after payment. If a particular work is your priority, check whether it is displayed and whether rooms are closed for works.
Pass holders and free Sundays have separate reservations
The official sales page reviewed for the original guide requires Paris Museum Pass holders to reserve a free time slot. Fit the Orsay booking within your pass validity and bring the booking confirmation too. Free admission for everyone on the first Sunday of each month also requires its designated free reservation. Do not arrive without booking simply because it is free, or buy a duplicate ordinary paid ticket first.
Read free-entry eligibility and exhibition inclusions
Free-entry categories include visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26; check the required evidence. Distinguish citizenship and residence conditions so a Korean visitor does not infer eligibility from age alone. Ordinary admission covers the permanent collection and available temporary exhibitions, but the listed Bartholdi VR experience is excluded. Read the product description for your intended exhibition and allow viewing time.
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Before you book
- Visit date and remaining entry slots
- Pass validity alongside the reservation
- Designated free reservation product
- Last admission and closing time
Common questions
Does showing my Museum Pass remove the need for a reservation?
The official sales guidance checked on October 5, 2026 required a free time-slot reservation. Prepare both the pass and reservation.
Can I turn up without booking on a free first Sunday?
Official guidance requires a reservation for that free admission. Check availability in the separate free booking product first.
Sources and booking conditions
- www.musee-orsay.fr — operator, destination or property information
- billetterie.musee-orsay.fr — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-06. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-05. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.