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# What day are museums closed in Paris?

## Quick answer

Monday is the day to watch in Paris: 8 of the 13 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Mondays. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in Paris

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/bourse-de-commerce/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Friday until 9:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| [Fondation Louis Vuitton](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/fondation-louis-vuitton/) | Tuesdays | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesdays) |
| [Musée Carnavalet](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-carnavalet/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Musée d'Orsay](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-dorsay/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursdays until 9:45 PM (Closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December) |
| [Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-de-cluny/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Musée de l'Orangerie](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-de-lorangerie/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| [Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-du-quai-branly/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Thursday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| [Musée Guimet](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-guimet/) | Tuesdays | Daily except Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| [Musée Marmottan Monet](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-marmottan-monet/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Musée Picasso Paris](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-picasso-paris/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Musée Rodin](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-rodin/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Petit Palais](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/petit-palais/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [The Louvre](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/louvre/) | Tuesdays | Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December) |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are Paris museums open on Mondays?

8 major museums close on Mondays in Paris. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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