Musée d'Orsay vs Bourse de Commerce
Quick answer
Musée d'Orsay and Bourse de Commerce are two of Paris's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed. World Museum Guide compares admission, highlights, and time needed side by side — both Musée d'Orsay and Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection have full visitor guides below.
Paris, France
Musée d'Orsay
€16 standard admission
⏱ 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 standard admission | €15 standard admission |
| Free entry | Under 18 free · First Sunday of each month free · Youth (under 26) free on Thursday evenings | — |
| 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.
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 standard admission. 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.
Visiting both
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 →