We will be visiting Paris at the beginning of May. Do we need to purchase advance tickets to the Musee d'Orsay? Thanks.
Posted by
Paris
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Yes -- the line to enter for ticket holders is much shorter than that for people who need to buy tickets. You can buy directly on the museum's website.
Posted by
Chicago
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Avoid Tuesdays when the Louvre is closed and the day after the Orsay closure. The lines for those with or without tickets can be hideous that day -- go Weds or Thurs. The line for ticket holders used to be super short. Now that everyone has reserved tickets these days, you will still face a significant line -- should be shorter than for no tickets.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
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It’s been a few years - 2019, but you could purchase a combo Musee d’Orsay & the Orangerie on the museum website. You didn’t need to go the same day.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
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Just a head's up as well, looks like a good exhibition on Manet and Degas starting in March and will still be on when you are there in May.
https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/whats-on/exhibitions/manet-degas
Posted by
Los Angeles
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and if need be you could get tickets at a FNAC beforehand, no?
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
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I last visited in September , bought tickets online , and most importantly . went at four oclock on a Thursday afternoon . Walked right in , no crowds . Evening hours are best
Posted by
Mayberry on the Willamette
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It’s been a few years - 2019, but you could purchase a combo Musee d’Orsay & the Orangerie on the museum website. You didn’t need to go the same day.
Rodin museum has same ticket. We went to Rodin then the next day walked in to D'Orsay (September 2022)
Funny story on the Louvre closed on Tuesday. Our family first trip to Paris we walked up to the Louvre and there wasn't much line. I tell the family We are in luck! No line.....it was a Tuesday
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
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Mark! Funny! I'll bet that story still gets a lot of mileage around the table on holidays...Remember when Dad took us to the Louvre?
The Orsay has also acquired a new painting that is on display, too.
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Los Angeles
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Rick has a very complete list of open and closed days for Paris museums, read and heed. I had to make notes on my daily calendar in case plans changed and we needed/wanted to do a museum.