Louvre Museum Opening Hours
The museum opens six days a week, closes on Tuesdays and has two late openings. Special closures and public holidays can change this, so confirm the official calendar for your date.
Weekly schedule
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
Source: official hours and admission page. Special closures can change these times.
Rules around closing time
- Last entry is one hour before closing.
- Galleries begin to clear 30 minutes before closing.
- Special closures and public holidays can change the schedule. Check the official calendar.
In practice this means a visit that starts late in the afternoon is short. If you arrive at 17:00 on a day that closes at 18:00, you are at the last entry time and rooms will begin to clear 30 minutes later.
Evening visits
Late openings give you a different rhythm. You can spend the day elsewhere and arrive in the late afternoon with several hours ahead. Some visitors find evenings calmer, but this varies by season and is not guaranteed. Guided options for these days are described on our evening tour page. Evening tours run within public hours; they are not after hours visits.
Museum hours are not tour times
A guided tour has its own start time and meeting point, set by the provider. It may start before you can enter as an individual visitor, or at a point outside the building. Always use the time on your voucher.
How much time to allow
| Visit style | Time to allow |
|---|---|
| Quick highlights | About 1.5 hours including security |
| First visit with priorities | 2 to 3 hours |
| Guided tour plus time alone | 3 to 4 hours |
| Several departments in depth | Half a day or more, or two visits |
These are editorial suggestions, not official guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Louvre open on Tuesday?
At our last check the museum was closed on Tuesdays. Always confirm on the official site, as the schedule can change.
When is the last entry?
Last entry is one hour before closing, and galleries begin to clear 30 minutes before closing.
Which days have late opening?
At our last check, Wednesday and Friday, with closing at 21:00.
Does my tour start when the museum opens?
Not necessarily. Tours have their own start times and meeting points. Use the time on your voucher, not the museum opening time.
Sources
- Louvre: hours and admission (official)
Practical details come from official museum pages where possible. Product details come from the Tiqets product page for each option. Read our editorial policy to see how we check and correct information.