What day are museums closed in Paris?
Quick answer
Monday is the day to watch in Paris: 8 of the 14 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.
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
Weekly closing days in Paris
| Museum | Closed | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Friday until 9:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| Centre Pompidou | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| 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 | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée d'Orsay | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursdays until 9:45 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée de l'Orangerie | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Thursday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Guimet | Tuesdays | Daily except Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Musée Marmottan Monet | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Picasso Paris | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Musée Rodin | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Petit Palais | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| The Louvre | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
Facts verified 2026-06-30 against official museum websites — always confirm 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.