Louvre Opening Hours

Opening Days and Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Friday from 9:00 am to 9:45 pm.

Closing Days

Closed on Tuesdays.

What are the opening hours of the Louvre?

The Louvre is open every day of the week except Tuesday, but the hours are not always the same.
On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, it opens from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while on Friday, it opens from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

When is the Louvre closed?

The Louvre is closed every Tuesday, on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. It remains open on all other holidays, as long as they are not on a Tuesday.

What is the best time to visit the Louvre Museum?

The best time to visit the Louvre is during the early morning or late afternoon on a weekday.
The period to avoid is from June to August when Paris is crowded with tourists.

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