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Visitor Tips
In line with the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Musée du Louvre and Musée National Eugène Delacroix are closed up until Tuesday December 1, 2020.
All those who have purchased a ticket for this period will automatically receive a refund—no action is required.
Thank you for your understanding.
Online you will find videos, conferences, podcasts, games, children’s stories and more.
The Tuileries and Carrousel gardens remain open.
- Visitor aids
- Visitor amenities
- Finding your way
- Leisure / children
To help you prepare your visit and guide you
Click here to download the museum map that will be in use as of October 1, 2020.
Explore the museum on your own
Audio Guide on Nintendo 3DS ™ XL
• curators and lecturers guide you through the museum!
• in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese;
• rented from the museum's ticket area (ticket windows and machines) beneath the Pyramid
• you will be given a voucher to collect your Audio Guide from the counters at the top of the escalators leading to the Richelieu, Denon, and Sully wings; you will be asked to leave a valid piece of ID as a deposit (ID card, passport, etc.).
For more information: louvre.fr/en/audio-guide
Guided tours and workshops
Guided tours
Guided tours provide more in-depth opportunities to discover and discuss the museum's artworks.
The "Welcome to the Louvre" tour, for example, takes you to the Louvre's key works and locations, such as the Venus de Milo, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Mona Lisa, and the Galerie d’Apollon.
You can find a detailed list of tours here: louvre.fr/visites-guidees
When the weather permits, why not opt for a guided tour of the Tuileries Garden?
For more information: http://www.louisesgft.com/preparer-sa-visite/dans-les-jardins (in French)
Practical information
In line with the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Musée du Louvre and Musée National Eugène Delacroix are closed up until Tuesday December 1, 2020.
All those who have purchased a ticket for this period will automatically receive a refund—no action is required.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Tuileries and Carrousel gardens remain open.