The Louvre
The Louvre Museum, Paris
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Established in 1793 by the French Republic, the Louvre Museum in Paris, is one of the earliest European museums. One of the world's most famous museums, the Louvre houses many different types of art including, paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture as well many other art collections and travelling exhibits.
Why Go
The museum is open daily, except Tuesdays and certain public holidays, from 9am to 6pm. The main entrance to the Louvre is through the Pyramid which was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei and added to the museum in 1985. Upon entering the Louvre, visitors can pick up a free museum handbook, which is available in nine languages. If you prefer to listen rather than read, an audio guide is provided for visitors to the museum for a fee of five euros.Vacation Tip: Get Your Tickets Before You Go
To avoid queueing at the ticket booths or in front of the pyramid, it is possible to buy your ticket in advance for the Louvre Museum and its temporary exhibitions. These tickets are valid for an unlimited period of time. For people inside the United States advanced tickets for the Lourve Museum are available online from www.ticketweb.com. The tickets are mailed to you within twelve days of your order and cost only $6.90 for general admission tickets. If you are headed to Paris and know that you want to see the Lourve, advanced ticket purchases will enable you to walk right in through a special entrance instead of having to wait in line.Vacation Guide
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Mar 10, 2003