If you're planning a Louvre visit for 2026, the ticket price is no longer what it was last year. Here's what actually changed, and what it means for your trip.
What Changed on January 14, 2026
The Musée du Louvre raised its standard adult admission price from €22 to €32 for visitors who are not citizens of an EU country. The change took effect on January 14, 2026, and applies to tickets bought for individual entry.
Who Pays the New Price — and Who Doesn't
- Non-EU adult visitors: €32 per ticket
- Visitors under 18: free, with valid ID or passport on hand
- Existing Paris Museum Pass holders: the pass itself still gets you in — it wasn't withdrawn or reissued because of this change
If you're unsure which category applies to you, check the current price on the official Louvre ticketing page before you travel — museum pricing can be updated without much notice.
How to Book
Every visitor needs a timed entry slot, including Museum Pass holders and anyone with free admission. Reserve online in advance — same-day tickets at the door are limited, and queues at the Pyramid entrance can run well over an hour in peak season.
- Book directly at louvre.fr
- Choose a weekday morning, or a Wednesday/Friday evening, for shorter lines
- The museum is closed every Tuesday, as usual
Is It Still Worth It?
Even at €32, the Louvre remains one of the least expensive world-class museums per masterpiece: the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo are all included in the same ticket. The cost most travelers underestimate isn't the entry fee — it's how much of the museum they can actually take in without some kind of guide.
Get More Out of the Ticket You Already Paid For
What you take away from a few hours at the Louvre depends on what you actually understand while you're standing in front of the art. MuseCat is a self-guided audio tour covering 25 must-see Louvre works across 66 tracks — no rental desk, no group to keep up with, and it works offline once downloaded.
Related Reading
Planning to bring your Paris Museum Pass? Read why it no longer covers guided tours — and what to do instead.
Not sure which artworks to prioritize? See our guide to the 25 Louvre must-sees, room by room.
Artwork images via Wikimedia Commons — public domain or licensed under CC BY-SA.