Saturday, October 24, 2026

The musée du Louvre is exceptionnaly closed on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
All reservations for Saturday will be automatically reimbursed. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Welcome to the Louvre

The museum is open today

9:00 a.m. à 6:00 p.m.

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Reservations required from 17 October to 1 November 2026

In order to ensure the most enjoyable visit for everyone, reservations are required from 17 October to 1 November 2026.

See list of cardholders exempt from reservations 

Highlights

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Zurbarán 1598–1664

Revisit the paintings of Francisco de Zurbarán with this chronological and thematic retrospective. From 7 October 2026 to 25 January 2027

Exhibition

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The Louvre’s Masterpieces

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trail

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The Galerie d'Apollon: an artwork in itself

Discover the history of the Galerie d'Apollon upon its grand reopening

Museum

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On the Roads of Medieval Karakum (Turkmenistan)

The relation between the Silk Road and the cities of Merv, Bukhara and Samarkand – major stops along the network – has long been described as symbiotic, but what of the smaller towns and outposts dotted throughout the desert? Lecture, 12 November, 12:30 pm

Lectures

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Zurbarán 1598–1664

Revisit the paintings of Francisco de Zurbarán with this chronological and thematic retrospective. From 7 October 2026 to 25 January 2027

Exhibition

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The Galerie d'Apollon: an artwork in itself

Discover the history of the Galerie d'Apollon upon its grand reopening

Museum

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On the Roads of Medieval Karakum (Turkmenistan)

The relation between the Silk Road and the cities of Merv, Bukhara and Samarkand – major stops along the network – has long been described as symbiotic, but what of the smaller towns and outposts dotted throughout the desert? Lecture, 12 November, 12:30 pm

Lectures

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The Louvre’s Masterpieces

What exactly is a masterpiece? Follow this trail to find out!

Visitor trail

Louvre +

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Delve into the Louvre