Orsay Museum
A must-see museum in Paris
Orsay Museum
The Orsay Museum has a exposure dedicated to the arts 19th century plastics. His collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings is the largest in he world.
For this reason , it is, together with the Louvre Museum, one of the museums further important in Paris.
The building that houses the Orsay is located in front of the Tuileries Gardens , separated by he seine .
It’s all about of one ancient railway station carrying he same name, and it was Built for the World’s Fair of 1900.
That see in the Orsay Museum
His art collection “impressionist“ is the most prominent in the world are exposed plays belonging to such important artists as Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne and Monet.
Also exhibits works of others authors worldwide Famous as Gaugin, Van Gogh and Seurat .
In addition to painting, the Musée d’Orsay also has collections of sculpture, photography, arts decorative and elements architectural.
The central nave of the building this deck by a glass and steel vault , which illuminates the interior with natural light and preserves he charm of a ancient train station.
There is a lovely view of Paris from he old level station clock.
Friendly museum
Their rooms are easy to walk around and see and the collections are very complete, so it is a option very recommended, about all if you don’t want a place as extensive as he Louvre Museum or yes you only have a few days in the city and you don’t want to spend too much time within the museums.
We definitely recommend it as one of the main places to see in Paris.
Prices
The normal ticket, with access to all the exhibitions , costs €16 to buy here .
The rate reduced costs €13
It’s free on the following situations :
- For children under 18 years of age
- the first Sundays of the month
- for citizens Europeans from 18 to 25 years old ( also long- term residents duration )
- For card holders Paris tourist : Paris Pass
Schedules
From Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 am-6.00 pm / Thursday open until 9.45 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Closed on May 1 and December 25 .
Address
Rue de Lille, 62, Paris
After arrival
Metro line 12, Solferino station / RER: line C station Musée d’Orsay
see more Museums of Paris.
Places near the Musée d'Orsay
You can walk from here to these neighboring attractions
Orangerie Museum
One of the most special museums in Paris. Where Monet’s famous Water Lilies are exhibited.
Tuileries Gardens
Paris public park located between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum. A pleasant walk in the heart of the city.
Louvre
The Louvre is the National Museum of France. Its exhibition is dedicated to fine arts, archeology and decorative arts before Impressionism.
The Invalides
The Hôtel National des Invalides was used to house soldiers and military personnel. Today it houses the Navy Museum and Napoleon’s tomb.
