Which Paris Museum Pass Sites Are Open on Mondays and Tuesdays?
The two trickiest days: the Louvre closes Tuesdays, while the Orsay, Orangerie, Versailles, Rodin and Picasso close Mondays. But plenty stays open each day — the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe on Mondays, the Orsay and Versailles on Tuesdays. Here’s what to visit on each day so a pass day is never wasted.
Why these two days matter
Mondays and Tuesdays are when Paris’s big museums take their weekly closing day — and crucially, they don’t all close on the same one. Knowing which sites open on each day lets you plan a productive Monday or Tuesday rather than arriving at a locked door.
Open on Mondays
When the Monday-closing museums are shut, these pass sites are typically open: the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon and Les Invalides (Army Museum). So a Monday is a great day for the Louvre and the Île de la Cité monuments.
Closed on Mondays
Avoid planning these on a Monday, as they typically close: the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée de l’Orangerie, the Palace of Versailles, the Musée Rodin, the Musée Picasso and the Quai Branly. Save them for another day of your pass.
Open on Tuesdays
When the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, these pass sites are typically open: the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée de l’Orangerie, the Palace of Versailles, the Musée Rodin, the Musée Picasso and the Quai Branly. A Tuesday is ideal for the Orsay or a Versailles day trip.
Closed on Tuesdays
Don’t plan these on a Tuesday, as they typically close: the Louvre, plus the châteaux of Fontainebleau and Chantilly, the Musée d’Archéologie nationale at Saint-Germain, the Guimet and several Trocadéro museums. Always confirm, as days can shift seasonally.
A simple plan for each day
- Monday: the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon, Les Invalides.
- Tuesday: the Orsay, the Orangerie, Versailles, Rodin, Picasso.
- Any day: check the specific site’s hours to be sure.
Plan your consecutive days around this
Because the pass runs on consecutive days, slot each site onto a day it’s open: the Louvre on a Monday (not Tuesday), the Orsay or Versailles on a Tuesday (not Monday). A little planning means a Monday or Tuesday in your pass period stays just as productive as any other.
Always double-check
Opening days can change for renovations, holidays and special events, so confirm each site’s current schedule on its official website before you finalise your plan. A quick check is the surest way to avoid a wasted journey on a closing day.
A two-day rhythm that always works
If your pass period includes both a Monday and a Tuesday, a reliable rhythm is to do the Louvre and the Île de la Cité monuments on the Monday, then the Orsay, Orangerie and Versailles on the Tuesday. That single swap sidesteps both big closing days at once, so a Monday-Tuesday stretch is just as productive as any other — you simply visit the right sites on the right day.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass and plan around closures
To make every day count, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance, then schedule the Louvre and monuments for Mondays and the Orsay or Versailles for Tuesdays, and book your free slots. Secure your pass and never lose a day to a closure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Louvre open on Mondays?
Yes — it closes on Tuesdays, so Monday is a good Louvre day.
What’s open on Mondays?
The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon and Les Invalides.
What’s open on Tuesdays?
The Orsay, Orangerie, Versailles, Rodin, Picasso and Quai Branly.
What closes on Mondays?
The Orsay, Orangerie, Versailles, Rodin, Picasso and Quai Branly.
What closes on Tuesdays?
The Louvre, Fontainebleau, Chantilly and the Guimet, among others.
Should I double-check?
Yes — confirm each site’s current hours before you go.