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A former royal palace turned universal museum, the Louvre spans almost ten millennia of art history.
Art guide
A former royal palace turned universal museum, the Louvre spans almost ten millennia of art history.
This page provides a stable editorial reference. For hours, prices, temporary exhibitions, access and booking, always check the official source.
Official websiteCollections and practices
These specialisms provide an editorial overview of the collections and programme, helping to place the institution before checking its official listings.
Look at colour, composition, supports and gestures across different periods of painting.
Find more places for Painting →Discover how material, volume, void and scale transform our relationship with space.
Find more places for Sculpture →Connect objects, beliefs, techniques and societies across ancient cultures.
Find more places for Antiquities →Understanding the visit
There are many ways to discover Musée du Louvre: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Paris, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.
Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.
This page focuses on lasting information about the institution and its principal fields. It does not replace the practical guidance published by Musée du Louvre for tickets, hours, visitor services and current rules.
