Buying tickets on-site for immediate entry can often be a time-consuming process that, more often than not, ends in disappointment. Tickets for the same day usually sell out by noon, even if you’ve spent hours waiting in line. Being a global hotspot, the Louvre attracts in excess of ten million visitors annually, making it the world’s most frequented museum. Once you’ve skipped the tedious ticketing line and completed a brief, compulsory security check, you’re free to explore the vast halls of the Louvre at your leisure.

Once inside, you’ll have the opportunity to view some of the Museum’s staggering 380,000 exhibits (with 35,000 currently on display), which are divided over eight departments including Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Decorative Arts; Sculpture; Paintings; Drawings, and Prints. The Louvre serves as the custodian of our artistic heritage, encompassing everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back 4,000 years to modern pieces by artists from the East.