Musée d'Orsay

A renowned museum in Paris, housing the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world.

Also known as: Musée d'Orsay

Currency

EUR (€)

Best time to visit

April to June, September to October

Languages

French

Coordinates

48.860°, 2.329°

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1The museum is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay railway station, built in 1898-1900.
2It holds the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
3The museum's clock, a symbol of Paris, is a popular tourist attraction.

1810: Construction of the original building, a railway station named Gare d'Orsay.
1986: Inauguration of the Musée d'Orsay after extensive renovations.