Musée d'Orsay vs Bourse de Commerce: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Musée d'Orsay for A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Olympia — admission is €16 online. Choose Bourse de Commerce for Rotunda Fresco and Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder — admission is €15 standard admission. Musée d'Orsay: €16 online, allow 2–4 hours; Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection: €15, allow 1.5–2 hours.
Paris, France
Musée d'Orsay
€16 online; €14 at the museum; Thursday late entry from 6 PM €12 online
⏱ 2–4 hours
Paris, France
Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
€15 standard admission
⏱ 1.5–2 hours
Side by side
| Musée d'Orsay | Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France | Paris, France |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | €16 online; €14 at the museum; Thursday late entry from 6 PM €12 online | €15 standard admission |
| Free entry | Under 18 free · EU/EEA citizens and long-term EU residents aged 18–25 free · First Sunday of each month free for all (time-slot booking required) · Disabled visitors + 1 companion free | — |
| Time needed | 2–4 hours | 1.5–2 hours |
| Closed | Mondays | Tuesdays |
| Standout works | A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte; Olympia | Rotunda Fresco; Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder |
| Good for | Art Lovers, First-timers, Rainy-day visits | Art Lovers, Contemporary Art, First-timers |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Musée d'Orsay or Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection?
Choose Musée d'Orsay if…
Choose Musée d'Orsay for A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Olympia — admission is €16 online. Allow 2–4 hours.
Choose Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection if…
Choose Bourse de Commerce for Rotunda Fresco and Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder — admission is €15 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Can you visit both Musée d'Orsay and Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in one day?
Both are in Paris. Their suggested visits (2–4 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Musée d'Orsay closes on Mondays; Bourse de Commerce closes on Tuesdays.
Musée d'Orsay guide → Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection guide →