Paris Museum Tickets Prices 2026: Full Comparison
Paris museum tickets in 2026 range from 12 EUR for the smallest national museums to 130 EUR for premium guided tours of the Louvre. The price you pay depends on three things: the venue, whether you book skip the line, and whether a licensed guide is included.
This guide breaks down the full 2026 price grid for the top 10 Paris museums, plus the Paris Museum Pass and the most common combo tickets. All prices are from the official ticket offices and verified Viator listings as of January 2026.
Official ticket prices in 2026
The Louvre charges 22 EUR for a timed entry adult ticket bought online. The Musee d'Orsay charges 16 EUR. The Orangerie charges 12.50 EUR. The Centre Pompidou charges 15 EUR for the permanent collection and 17 EUR with the temporary show.
Smaller national museums sit between 9 EUR and 14 EUR. The Musee Rodin is 14 EUR, the Picasso is 16 EUR, the Cluny is 13 EUR, the Quai Branly is 14 EUR and the Marmottan Monet is 14 EUR. None of these need a timed slot in low season.
Skip the line and guided tour upcharges
Skip the line via a third party reseller adds 5 to 10 EUR on top of the official price. The benefit is a guaranteed time slot during sold out weeks and a faster security queue.
A small group guided tour of the Louvre runs 65 to 85 EUR for 2 to 3 hours. An exclusive private tour runs 130 to 220 EUR per person. The Orsay and the Orangerie tend to cost 10 to 15 EUR less than the same Louvre format.
Paris Museum Pass and combos
The Paris Museum Pass is 70 EUR for 2 days, 90 EUR for 4 days and 110 EUR for 6 days. It covers 50 museums and monuments including Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe and the Conciergerie.
The most popular combos in 2026 are Louvre plus Seine cruise at 55 EUR, Orsay plus Orangerie at 25 EUR if bought together, and Versailles plus return transport at 89 EUR.
Discounts and free entry
EU residents under 26 are free at every national museum, all year. Visitors under 18 are free worldwide. Disabled visitors and one companion are free with a card. Teachers can ask for the professional pass.
The first Sunday of the month is free for the permanent collections at the Louvre, the Orsay, the Pompidou, the Rodin, the Cluny, the Quai Branly and several smaller venues. The Orangerie is free the first Sunday only from October to March.
When booking pays off
For high season visits from April to October, booking ahead saves 1 to 3 hours of queueing per museum. The Louvre and the Orangerie sell out 2 to 3 weeks ahead. The Orsay tends to sell out 1 week ahead.
If you plan 4 visits or more in 6 days, the Paris Museum Pass beats individual tickets by 30 to 40 EUR. For 3 visits or fewer, individual skip the line tickets remain cheaper.
Knowing the price grid avoids the two biggest mistakes in Paris: paying double at the ticket office because you did not book ahead, and buying a Pass that you do not have time to use. Match the option to your actual itinerary, not to the discount headline.