Louvre Museum Official Website

Key resources and links from the official Louvre website

The Official Louvre Museum Website

The official Louvre Museum website is www.louvre.fr. It is available in French and English.

What you can find on the official site:

    • Ticket booking — Purchase timed-entry tickets directly from the museum
    • Current exhibitions — Information about temporary and permanent exhibitions
    • Collection database — Browse over 480,000 works in the online database (collections.louvre.fr)
    • Virtual tours — Explore select galleries and exhibitions online from home
    • Visitor information — Opening hours, access, maps, and practical details
    • Educational resources — Materials for teachers, students, and researchers

The museum also has an official mobile app (available on iOS and Android) that provides interactive maps, tour itineraries, and information about the collections.

Official Website FAQ

Questions about the Louvre's official resources

Should I buy tickets from the official website or a third party?
Both are valid options. The official website sells standard timed-entry tickets at face value (€22). Third-party providers like ours often offer added benefits such as skip-the-line access, bundled audio guides, combo tickets with other attractions, and free cancellation policies that the official site may not provide.
Does the Louvre have an official app?
Yes, the Louvre has an official mobile app available for free on iOS and Android. It includes interactive museum maps, suggested tour itineraries, information about key artworks, and practical visitor information. It can help you navigate the museum's three wings and multiple floors.
Can I browse the Louvre collection online?
Yes, the Louvre has an extensive online database at collections.louvre.fr with over 480,000 works. You can search by artist, department, medium, or keyword. High-resolution images are available for many works. The museum also offers virtual tours of select galleries on its main website.

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