In our past visit to Paris most museum allowed photography without flash. Recently, a post mentioned that NO photography in Musee d'Orsay. Nothing is mentioned on the museum website. Could anyone who has visited Paris very recently please confirm the photography rules in Paris museums. Thank you.
Posted by
Los Angeles
13 posts
I wasn't in Paris very recently, I went at the end of 2008...but when I was at the Louvre, people were taking pictures of the Mona Lisa with a flash and no one was saying anything.
Everyone in the Musee D'Orsay was taking pictures...I would be shocked if they changed the rule. You could try calling the museum and asking them.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
There is no general rule for all the museums. You will encounter different rules in different museums, but what does it really matter? You are there to see the art, I presume, and the gift shop will happily sell you post cards of the "big numbers".
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
As of 2009, photography is allowed in the d'Orsay without flash. Not sure where you saw it wasn't.
Posted by
Phoenix, AZ, USA
1035 posts
"There is no general rule for all the museums. You will encounter different rules in different museums, but what does it really matter? You are there to see the art, I presume, and the gift shop will happily sell you post cards of the "big numbers"."
Exactly!! This is one of my museum pet peeves. Why are people taking photos when you can get professionally done photos in books or gift shops. My wife doesn't read this board, so I can say that she drives me crazy doing this. Not that I don't say it over and over.
Posted by
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
72 posts
On Sunday, May 2nd, no photography at all was allowed in the Orsay. That was also free day for the museum so it's possible that it was a one day thing due to the crowds.
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
I for one like to take photos. In part because I am a photographer and in part because I'm often interested in the artwork that isn't sold as postcards. And while I do sometimes buy the books, they get expensive and very heavy very quickly.
Posted by
atlanta, GA, United States
29 posts
Would have to agree that taking photos of some of this Art provides a memory that postcard cannot do. I too take semi-professional photos and have an excellent lens.
Now that I know this, I will be sure to snap those paintings that just blow me away. Well, since I am sure most in the D'Orsay will do so, I will limit my shots.
Either way, I have 5 hours until I board my plane and being at work is worthless.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
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