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Paris Museum Pass at the Louvre

Your Paris Museum Pass covers Louvre admission when you show a valid pass or e-pass. The Louvre names passes lasting 2, 4 or 6 days. Book a free time slot before visiting; its pages differ on whether free reservations are recommended or required.

Checked on 13 November 2026

Pass durations
2, 4, 6

The Louvre lists passes for 2, 4 or 6 days.

Louvre time slot
Book ahead

The admission page recommends booking; the terms require free-admission visitors to reserve, online or on site if places remain.

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Pass holders’ queue
Pyramid

Pass holders share the ticket holders’ priority queue; the terms say no ticket lets you jump the queue.

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Before buying a pass, check whether you already qualify for free admission to the Louvre.

Admission

Does the Paris Museum Pass include the Louvre?

Yes, the Louvre’s French admission page lists holders of 2, 4 or 6 day passes for free entry on presentation. The English admission page’s own list omits pass holders, but its linked rate chart includes them.

The rate chart accepts a valid pass or e-pass. Bring it with you to show at the ticket check.

Booking

Do Paris Museum Pass holders need a Louvre time slot?

The Louvre’s admission page recommends booking, while its terms require visitors entitled to free admission to make a free reservation. The terms allow online booking or an on-site reservation if places remain.

The children’s FAQ also says a free reservation is required. None of these reservation statements names the Paris Museum Pass specifically.

The FAQ tells visitors entering free to choose a time slot and the matching free-admission option. Booking online at ticket.louvre.fr requires an account. The museum may require online reservations during periods of high attendance.

What to do: Book a free slot before visiting, and bring your valid pass or e-pass.

Entrance

Which Louvre queue should Paris Museum Pass holders use?

The Pyramid entrance names a priority queue shared by ticket holders and Paris Museum Pass holders. The terms also say no ticket, including one bought online, lets you jump the queue.

The English entrance page calls this queue green; the French page says green or pink, depending on your time slot. Follow the signs for your booked slot.

All visitors must pass security checks at the entrances. The entrance descriptions name the pass only at the Pyramid.

Free admission

Who can visit the Louvre free without a pass?

Under-18s and eligible European Economic Area (EEA) visitors under 26 enter the Louvre free without a pass. Disabled visitors and the person accompanying them also enter free, alongside the other categories below. Bring valid proof of eligibility.

Everyone enters free on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August, and on 14 July.

  • Under-18s, with proof of ID.
  • EEA citizens under 26, with valid photo ID.
  • EEA residents under 26, with photo ID and a residence permit longer than 90 days.
  • Disabled visitors and the person accompanying them, with supporting documents.
  • Teachers of art, art history, applied arts, design, architecture or archaeology from EEA countries.
  • ICOM members, journalists with a press card, and EEA residents who are job seekers or receive income support.

People also ask

Do I need a Paris Museum Pass just to visit the Louvre?
No, you can book Louvre admission directly or claim free entry if you qualify. A valid pass is another way to enter without an additional admission charge.
Can I visit the Louvre with a Paris Museum Pass without a time slot?
The Louvre gives different instructions: the admission page recommends booking, while the terms require free-admission visitors to reserve. Those terms allow reservations on site only if places remain, but do not name pass holders. Book a free slot before visiting.
Does the Louvre accept a Paris Museum Pass e-pass?
Yes, the Louvre’s English rate chart accepts a valid Paris Museum Pass or e-pass.
What happens if I am late for my Louvre time slot?
Late arrivals face the same entry and waiting conditions as visitors without tickets, according to the Louvre’s terms.
Does a Paris Museum Pass include a Louvre guided tour?
A museum-run guided tour needs a separate activity ticket, even when you qualify for free admission. The full activity price is €12.
Can I leave the Louvre and come back the same day?
No, the Louvre says every exit is final and does not allow same-day re-entry.

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Louvre visit guides

  • Free Louvre admission

    Check who enters free and which proof you need to bring.

  • Louvre tickets

    Read the Louvre’s admission options and the conditions for booking a visit.

  • Louvre queues

    Read what a booked time slot means and why no ticket lets you jump the queue.

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