Audio Guide of the Musée d'Orsay

The Orsay Museum usually opens from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM every day, except on Thursdays when it closes at 9:45 PM. It is closed on Mondays. I always recommend checking the latest opening hours on its official website before your visit to avoid surprises: musee-orsay.fr.

General admission to the Orsay Museum costs 16 euros. However, there are discounts for young people aged 18 to 25 who are not EU residents, and admission is free for visitors under 18, EU residents aged 18 to 25, and on the first Sunday of every month. For full details and to buy your tickets online, visit: musee-orsay.fr/entradas.

To fully enjoy the collections of the Orsay Museum, I suggest setting aside between 2 and 4 hours. If you are a true Impressionism enthusiast, you may need even more time to appreciate each work in detail. Plan your route according to your interests.

The Orsay Museum is a work of art in itself, housed in the former Orsay railway station, built for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Its transformation into a museum in 1986 made it a global benchmark for 19th-century art, housing the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the world. It truly is a journey back in time to the heart of artistic change.

To avoid the biggest crowds, the ideal time to visit the Orsay Museum is early in the morning, right when it opens, or on Thursday evenings, when it stays open later. Weekdays are usually less crowded than weekends. Spring and autumn are the best seasons thanks to the weather and more moderate tourist numbers.

Yes, the Orsay Museum is fully adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. It has elevators and ramps, and wheelchairs are available to borrow at the entrance if you need one. For detailed information, visit the accessibility section: musee-orsay.fr/accesibilidad.

The Orsay Museum enjoys a privileged location in the heart of Paris. Crossing the Seine, you will find the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre. Very nearby, you also have the Alexandre III Bridge, Place de la Concorde, and the Latin Quarter. I recommend taking a walk along the banks of the Seine to enjoy the views.

Of course! Buy your tickets online in advance to skip the lines. Consider downloading an audio guide, or using an app like ours at iaudioguia.com, to enrich your experience with commentary on the artworks. And do not forget to go up to the fifth floor, where you will find the famous clock and spectacular views of Paris.