Louvre Museum
Musée du Louvre
Musée du LouvreGlobal Heritage and Architectural Evolution The Louvre maintains relations with 75 countries through collaborative projects structured around scientific research, diplomatic development, and diversifying resources. From its extensive archaeological excavations in countries like Egypt and Uzbekistan to the protection of endangered cultural heritage through the ALIPH foundation, the Louvre serves as a central hub for international cultural networks and architectural modernization.
Visitor Informations
Paris, France
Official Site
Information
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Opening Hours
9 am ~ 6 pm
Tue Closed / Wed, Fri until 9 pm Visit Official Site ↗
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Must-see Artworks
The Louvre’s Iconic Masterpieces: A Unified Guide to the World’s Greatest Treasures
The Musée du Louvre houses world-renowned treasures, including the Monna Lisa (Salle 711), a 1797 permanent fixture valued at $100 million in 1962, and the monumental Coronation of Napoleon I (Salle 702), a 6.21m x 9.79m canvas by Jacques-Louis David featuring 190 figures. Classical antiquity is represented by the Vénus de Milo (Salle 345), a Parian marble sculpture joined at the hips, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace (Salle 703), which sits on a Lartos marble ship-base engraved with Greek positioning letters. These masterpieces, ranging from the High Renaissance to Hellenistic sculpture, define the museum’s architectural and cultural significance across the Denon and Sully wings. Visitors can explore these icons through official locations like the Daru staircase and the Salle des États, ensuring a complete experience of the Louvre’s historical evolution.
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c. 1503–1506
Léonard de Vinci
Location📍 Musée du Louvre, Salle 711 (Salle des Etats), Aile Denon, Niveau 1
Historically known as the world's most iconic and expensive artwork, it was valued at $100 million in 1962. After a high-profile theft in 1911, it gained immense fame and has been on permanent display at the Louvre since 1797.
Département des Antiquités grecques, étrusques et romaines, Musée du Louvre
Location📍 Musée du Louvre, Sully wing, Level 0, Salle 345
This sculpture is composed of two elements joined at the hips. It originally featured an attached left arm and bronze elements, including a tiara and a bracelet on the right arm.
1807
Jacques-Louis David (Main Artist), Georges Rouget (Participation), Ignazio Eugenio Degotti (Participation)
Location📍 Musée du Louvre, Denon Wing, Level 1, Salle 702 (Salle Daru)
Commissioned by Napoleon I, this monumental painting (6.21m x 9.79m) captures the moment the Emperor prepares to place the crown on Empress Josephine's head. It features approximately 190 figures, including Pope Pius VII, and was painted in David’s studio at the former Cluny College.
190 BC경
Unknown
Location📍 Musée du Louvre, Denon Wing, Level 1, Salle 703 (Palier Samothrace)
The statue is made of Parian marble, while the ship and base are carved from Lartos marble. The bust and wings were worked separately and attached, and the base consists of 16 blocks distributed over three layers. Greek letters (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.) are engraved on the plinth for slab positioning.
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Historical Overview
The history of the Louvre is marked by significant cultural events and transformations. In June 1662, Louis XIV organized a grand carrousel featuring 1,300 riders to celebrate the birth of his first son, giving the "Carrousel" its name. The site was closely linked to the Tuileries palace, which dated back to the reign of Henri IV (r. 1589–1610) and was later destroyed by the Communards in 1871. In 2015, President-Director Jean-Luc Martinez submitted a report recommending the creation of the ALIPH foundation, which became fully operational in 2018 under Chairman Dr Thomas S. Kaplan and Executive Director Valéry Freland to protect heritage in conflict zones such as Mosul and Beirut. The 1980s "Grand Louvre" project, commissioned by President François Mitterrand in 1981, further modernized the museum, including the transformation of the Cour Napoléon.
Architecture
The Louvre’s architectural identity is defined by a blend of historical monuments and modernist feats. The Arc du Carrousel, built in 1806–1808 and modelled on the Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, features red marble columns and a quadriga by François-Joseph Bosio added in 1827. A central symbol of the museum is the Pyramid, designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei and inaugurated on March 29, 1989. This 21-meter-high structure consists of 675 diamond-shaped and 118 triangular glass panes manufactured by the Saint-Gobain factory. The Jardin du Carrousel, redesigned in the early 1990s by Jacques Wirtz and Peter, serves as an open-air museum for bronze sculptures by Aristide Maillol. The museum complex now features a total of five pyramids, including the inverted pyramid located in the underground Carrousel shopping centre.
- Architectural Significance: Yes
- Grand Louvre Project Commissioned: 1981
- Total Pyramids in Louvre: 5
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When to Visit
For more details, visit the official website ↗
General Hours
9 am ~ 6 pm
Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Last admission: 5:00 pm
Rooms close: 5:30 pm
Late Nights
9 am ~ 9 pm
Wednesday, Friday
Last admission: 8:00 pm
Rooms close: 8:30 pm
Closed
Tuesday
Holidays: 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
Other & Outdoor Facility Hours
- Cour Napoléon: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Cour Carrée: 7:30 am – 7:45 pm
Special Notes for Visitors
- Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
- The museum remains open on all other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday.
Admission
Admission Fee
- Permanent Collections: Paid Admission
- Temporary Exhibitions: Paid Admission
- Check the official website for detailed rates ↗
⚠️ Admission varies by visitor category. ⚠️ Rates and conditions are subject to change. Please visit the official website for current information.
Complimentary Admission
- Visitors under 18 years old are free of charge. (Proof of ID required)
- EEA citizens and residents under 26 years old are free of charge. (Valid photo ID and residency permit for >90 days required)
- Disabled visitors and their accompanying person are free of charge.
- Art teachers (EEA only) in Plastic Arts, Archeology, Applied Arts, Architecture, or Art History are free. (Valid card or institution statement required)
- ICOM members and Journalists are free of charge. (Valid membership or press card required)
- Full Eligibility Guide → Read about free admission
Special Free Access Days
- Monthly Free Evenings: Free for everyone on the first Friday of every month after 6 pm (excluding July and August).
- July 14th: Free entry for all visitors on this date (French National Day).
- Free tickets can be booked at https://ticket.louvre.fr/en.
- Full Eligibility Guide → Read about free admission
⚠️ Mandatory Reservation Notice
To ensure guaranteed admission, online time-slot booking is recommended for all visitors, including those eligible for free entry.
💡 Pro Tips for Your Visit
- Delayed Opening for Level 2: On Wednesdays and Fridays, rooms on Level 2 open at 10:30 a.m. Please consider this when planning your visit route on these days.
- Potential Gallery Closures: Due to major maintenance, renovation work, or technical reasons, some museum rooms may be periodically closed. → View Details
- Photography Rules: Photos and videos for personal use are permitted in the permanent collections. However, selfie sticks, flash, and lighting equipment are strictly prohibited. Photography may also be restricted for certain works in temporary exhibition galleries.
- Security & Luggage (Vigipirate): All visitors must undergo security checks. Items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are strictly prohibited inside the museum. While large bags and suitcases are not allowed, free lockers are available for smaller items (must be collected the same day). Umbrellas that do not fit in a bag must be left in the self-service stands in the cloakroom. → View Details
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