Is the Louvre free on Fridays?
Free for Everyone under 26 on Friday
Every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., admission to the museum is free for visitors under the age of 26 regardless of country of residence.
Entrance is free for everyone aged under 18 all year, and under 26s on Friday evenings. On the first Saturday of each month between 6pm and 9.45pm, and all day on Bastille Day (14 July), entrance is free for everyone. Be warned though, the galleries get even busier at these times.
* It's important to remember that if you arrive too late for your individual access slot, as depicted on your e-ticket, the bearer of that e-ticket will be subject to the same terms of access to The Louvre - and waiting in the general queue - as all other visitors.
Regarding meeting time: They are strict about the Time slots as it helps regulate the flow or crowds; i.e., overcrowding and queues. . I had a a guide for 10am. Even though we all met 20min. early, she didn't advance to the entrance until 10am, stating that "our time is 10am and that's when we are permitted to enter.
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Mark a star in your diaries for every first Sunday of the month in Paris – since 2000, the city's national museums (with the exception of the Grand Palais, but including such behemoths as the Louvre and the Orsay and offbeat treasures like the Musée Albert Kahn) have opened their doors to the public for absolutely no ...
Plan to spend at least two hours in the museum to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and a few pieces in between. If you plan to stay longer, there are six restaurants, cafes, and counters where you can grab a bite in the museum.
HOW DO I GET MY TICKET? Tickets are nominative and compulsory. They must be printed or downloaded before your visit.
Yes , you are allowed to bring water into the Louvre and we would actually recommend you to bring a bottle of water, especially if you go during the summer, and to pack a couple of snacks.
Can I bring a backpack into the Louvre?
Maximum size of bag allowed
You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items. Please note: Any items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm will not be allowed in the museum (welcome area and exhibition rooms).
Even if you are entitled to free admission, we advise you to book a time slot in advance to make sure that you can get inside the museum. To do so, go to the online ticketing service, choose a time slot and select the 'free admission' option.
Admission is free to the Musée du Louvre and the Musée Eugène-Delacroix for the following visitors (valid proof required): all visitors under the age of 18 and 18-25 year-old residents of the European Economic Area (EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein) holders of a valid 'Pass Education' card.
Standard Ticket – Purchasing a ticket at the museum entrance costs 15 € per person. If you opt to buy the ticket online, it is 17 €.
Enjoy the Louvre experience with your children at no extra cost – admission to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions is free for all visitors under the age of 18 (or 26 for EEA residents).
