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Do you need tickets for the Louvre?

Yes, unless you qualify for free admission; the Louvre recommends booking a time slot either way. Tickets cost €32, or €22 for European Economic Area citizens and residents.

Checked on 13 November 2026

Standard admission
€32

This rate applies if you are neither a citizen nor a resident of the European Economic Area.

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EEA admission
€22

EEA citizens and residents pay this rate unless they qualify for free entry.

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Free admission
Book a slot

The Louvre recommends a timed booking even if you qualify for free admission.

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Choose your date and time at ticket.louvre.fr/en, then select paid or free admission for each visitor.

Book ahead

Do you need to book the Louvre in advance?

The Louvre recommends booking ahead, including if you qualify for free entry. Choose a date and time through its online ticket office.

Your ticket is valid only for the date and time you select. Check your plans before paying, because you cannot change or exchange it afterwards.

At the door

Can you just turn up at the Louvre?

You can buy a ticket at the Louvre only when attendance is low, subject to availability.

The Pyramid has a separate queue for visitors without tickets. Joining it does not mean tickets will be available when you reach the counter.

What to do: Check the official online ticket office before travelling to the museum.

Free entry

Do you need a Louvre time slot for free admission?

The Louvre recommends a time slot even when your admission is free. Select the free admission option that matches your circumstances and bring proof.

Under-26 entry is free for EEA citizens and residents under the admission page's rules. The family page describes under-26 entry more broadly, without the EEA condition. Follow the admission page's narrower rule.

  • Under 18: bring proof of age.
  • Under 26, EEA citizen: bring valid photo ID.
  • Under 26, EEA resident: bring photo ID and a residence permit valid for more than 90 days.
  • Disabled visitors and one accompanying person: free admission.

Official tickets

Where do you buy official Louvre tickets?

The Louvre sells official online tickets at ticket.louvre.fr/en, with payment by bank card. On-site sales accept cash, bank cards and Chèques-Vacances, in euros only.

A museum guided tour costs €12 at the full rate, in addition to admission where payable. Our guided tour comparison covers 56 tours, with prices from €58.

The museum warns against mirror sites and street sellers. It also warns against tickets claiming to let you jump the queue.

People also ask

What does a Louvre ticket include?
It covers the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions at the Louvre. It also includes the Musée National Eugène-Delacroix on the same day or its next opening day.
When is the Louvre free for everyone?
Admission is free on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August. It is also free on 14 July. The museum still recommends booking a time slot.
Can you change or refund Louvre tickets?
You cannot change, exchange or refund a ticket if your plans change. It is valid only for your chosen date and time. If the Louvre cancels or modifies the service, refunds follow its terms and conditions.
How many Louvre tickets can one person buy?
One person can buy up to 6 admission tickets.
Do Louvre exhibitions need a separate booking?
Exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon require their own time slot. Your admission ticket includes temporary exhibitions, but you still need that specific booking.
Does a Louvre ticket let you skip security?
No, all visitors must pass security checks at the museum entrances. An online booking gives you a separate time-slot queue at the Pyramid.

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Sources checked on 13 November 2026: Louvre: Hours & admission, Louvre: Frequently asked questions, Louvre: Map, entrances & directions.