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The best Paris museum tickets

Orsay and Orangerie entry, an Orsay-and-Rodin combo ticket, the Grévin wax museum, the Banksy museum and an immersive show at the Invalides: here is what to book, with honest advice on refunds, crowds in front of the famous paintings, and lines even with a ticket.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 8 tickets compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 8 picks
The great gilded clock above the glass-roofed nave of the Musée d'Orsay
Short answer

The best Musée d'Orsay ticket is the official timed entry, from €13 here. It cannot be refunded, so our top pick is the Orsay and Rodin combo, from €45, with free cancellation. Book a slot online. Orsay is closed on Mondays.

Monet's Water Lilies are at the Orangerie, which closes on Tuesdays. The Centre Pompidou is closed for renovation until 2030. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 8 picks for Paris museums

The first four have free cancellation. The last four are non-refundable, the two official Orsay and Orangerie tickets among them.

Paris museum tickets compared

Paris museum tickets compared
TicketFromDurationFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Orsay and Rodin Museum combo ticket 4.4 (735)€45
per person		3 hoursYesArt lovers, two museumsTwo big museums in one booking, with free cancellation and 4.4 from 735 reviews.
Aura Invalides immersive show 4.6 (4,356)€28
per person		50 minutesYesA rainy day or an eveningSomething different from a gallery, with 4.6 from 4,356 reviews.
Musée Banksy: The World of Banksy 4.5 (1,139)€14
per person		1-day ticketYesStreet-art fans and teensA change from old masters, with free cancellation and 4.5 from 1,139 reviews.
Chocolate Museum entry 4.1 (1,205)€15
per person		–YesFamilies with kidsAn easy family visit with tastings; rated 4.1 from 1,205 reviews.
Musée d'Orsay official entry ticket 4.7 (28,526)€13
per person		1-day ticketNon-refundableMost visitorsThe official ticket, with 4.7 from 28,526 reviews.
Musée de l'Orangerie reserved entry 4.7 (7,333)€14
per person		1-day ticketNon-refundableMonet fansThe official Orangerie ticket, with 4.7 from 7,333 reviews.
Orsay ticket with an audio guide app 4.4 (5,009)€27
per person		1-day ticketNon-refundableVisitors who want commentaryAdds an audio guide in many languages; rated 4.4 from 5,009 reviews.
Musée Grévin wax museum ticket 4.5 (5,216)€28
per person		–Non-refundableFamilies and fans of famous facesA fun break from art museums, with 4.5 from 5,216 reviews.

  • Orsay and Rodin Museum combo ticket

    €45 per person3 hours 4.4 (735)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Art lovers, two museums
    Why we picked it
    Two big museums in one booking, with free cancellation and 4.4 from 735 reviews.

  • Aura Invalides immersive show

    €28 per person50 minutes 4.6 (4,356)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    A rainy day or an evening
    Why we picked it
    Something different from a gallery, with 4.6 from 4,356 reviews.

  • Musée Banksy: The World of Banksy

    €14 per person1-day ticket 4.5 (1,139)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Street-art fans and teens
    Why we picked it
    A change from old masters, with free cancellation and 4.5 from 1,139 reviews.

  • Chocolate Museum entry

    €15 per person 4.1 (1,205)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Families with kids
    Why we picked it
    An easy family visit with tastings; rated 4.1 from 1,205 reviews.

  • Musée d'Orsay official entry ticket

    €13 per person1-day ticket 4.7 (28,526)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Most visitors
    Why we picked it
    The official ticket, with 4.7 from 28,526 reviews.

  • Musée de l'Orangerie reserved entry

    €14 per person1-day ticket 4.7 (7,333)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Monet fans
    Why we picked it
    The official Orangerie ticket, with 4.7 from 7,333 reviews.

  • Orsay ticket with an audio guide app

    €27 per person1-day ticket 4.4 (5,009)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Visitors who want commentary
    Why we picked it
    Adds an audio guide in many languages; rated 4.4 from 5,009 reviews.

  • Musée Grévin wax museum ticket

    €28 per person 4.5 (5,216)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Families and fans of famous faces
    Why we picked it
    A fun break from art museums, with 4.5 from 5,216 reviews.
  • Group sizes are not stated on these listings. They are entry tickets, so you visit at your own pace.
  • None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Musée d'Orsay: tickets, hours and what to see

The official Orsay ticket starts from €13 here. The Louvre Museum has its own guide; this page covers the rest.

The museum's pages list full price at €16, and €12 on Thursday evenings from 6 pm. Under-18s go free. Everyone goes free on the first Sunday of the month.

Orsay is closed on Mondays, 1 May and 25 December. Its pages give Thursday hours of 9:30 am to 9:45 pm. Last access is 5 pm on normal days and 9 pm on Thursdays.

Do you need to book a slot?

Book a slot online to be safe. The official pages differ on whether it is required. It is required on the free first Sunday.

A slot does not mean an empty room. The famous paintings draw a crowd, so give yourself time.

What to see at Orsay

The museum sits in the former Gare d'Orsay, an old railway station. It shows Renoir, Monet, Manet, Degas and Cézanne. Since February 2024, the museum says, Van Gogh hangs in rooms 36 and 37.

Musée de l'Orangerie tickets: Monet's Water Lilies

The Orangerie is where Monet's Water Lilies hang. Its pages list a general ticket at €12.50 and a combined Orsay and Orangerie ticket at €20. An online time slot is required.

It opens Wednesday to Monday, 9 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5:15 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays, 1 May, 25 December and the morning of 14 July.

Like Orsay, it is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The museum is in the Tuileries Garden.

Rodin Museum Paris tickets

A Rodin Museum ticket costs €14 on the museum's own site. The combo here covers Orsay and Rodin from €45, with skip-the-line entry at Rodin.

The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6:30 pm. Last entry is 5:45 pm, and the garden is cleared from 6:15 pm. It is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

It is at 77 rue de Varenne. Take metro line 13 to Varenne, lines 8 or 13 to Invalides, or the RER C to Invalides.

More museums: wax figures, street art and chocolate

For a lighter visit, three museums here suit families and teens. None of them needs a long day.

Musée Grévin wax museum

The Grévin wax museum shows more than 250 famous people in wax. It is at 10 Boulevard Montmartre. The ticket here starts from €28 and is non-refundable.

Musée Banksy and the Chocolate Museum

The Banksy museum shows more than 120 street-art works at 44 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre. The Chocolate Museum, at 28 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, adds samples and a kids' treasure hunt.

Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?

Only if you visit many sights in a few days. The pass costs €85 for 2 days, €105 for 4 days or €125 for 6 days.

The pass site says you save from about the 4th visit on the 2-day pass. On the 4-day pass it is the 5th, and on the 6-day pass the 6th. It covers Orsay, the Orangerie, Rodin and more than 50 sites.

The Louvre and Versailles still need a reserved slot. Do not buy a pass for under-18s, since most sites let them in free.

EU and EEA residents under 26 enter national museums free. That rule does not cover US adults. The Centre Pompidou is closed for renovation until 2030.

Booking tips for Paris museums

  1. Know what you can cancel

    Four of these eight tickets are non-refundable, the official Orsay and Orangerie tickets among them. The other four offer free cancellation, as the listings show it.

  2. Plan around closing days

    Orsay is closed on Mondays and the Orangerie on Tuesdays. The Rodin Museum opens Tuesday to Sunday.

  3. Free first Sundays

    Orsay and the Orangerie are free on the first Sunday of the month. At Orsay you must book a slot that day.

  4. Go late on a Thursday

    Orsay's pages list Thursday hours to 9:45 pm and a €12 evening ticket from 6 pm.

  5. Check the day before

    Big sights can close at short notice for strikes or ceremonies. Check the official site the day before.

Paris museum tickets: questions and answers

How much are Musée d'Orsay tickets?
The official ticket starts from €13 here. The museum lists full price at €16, and €12 on Thursday evenings. Under-18s go free.

Should I buy Musée d'Orsay tickets in advance?
Yes. Book a slot online to be safe; it is required on the free first Sunday. The official ticket here is non-refundable, so pick your date with care.

Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?
Only if you visit many sights in a few days. It costs €85 for 2 days. The pass site says you save from about the 4th visit on that pass. It covers Orsay, the Orangerie and Rodin. Do not buy one for under-18s, since most sites let them in free.

Do you need to book the Orangerie in advance?
Yes. The Orangerie asks you to book an online time slot. The official ticket on this page is non-refundable, so pick your day first. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Is The Starry Night in the Musée d'Orsay?
Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhône (1888) is in Orsay's collection. The better-known 1889 Starry Night hangs in another museum, abroad. The Orsay painting may be on loan this winter, so check before you go.

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Written by the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team.