Which museums are open on Monday in Paris?
Quick answer
5 of the 13 Paris museums we cover open on Mondays, including the Louvre, Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, Fondation Louis Vuitton. 8 close on Mondays, including Musée d'Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Musée Picasso Paris. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Paris museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Louvre | Open | 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) |
| Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection | Open | Wednesday to Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Friday until 9:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| Fondation Louis Vuitton | Open | 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 de l'Orangerie | Open | Wednesday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Musée Guimet | Open | Daily except Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Musée d'Orsay | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursdays until 9:45 PM (Closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December) |
| Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Thursday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Picasso Paris | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Rodin | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Carnavalet | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Marmottan Monet | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Petit Palais | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Paris closed on Mondays?
Some are. Musée d'Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Musée Picasso Paris, Musée Rodin, Musée Carnavalet, Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge, Musée Marmottan Monet, Petit Palais close on Mondays, while the Louvre, Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée Guimet stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.