Musée d'Orsay
It is a museum located in Paris, in the Orsay railway station. This building underwent several stages of demolition and reconstruction, and was also used for various purposes before being officially designated as a museum in 1986.
See some paintings from the Orsay Museum.
The Orsay Museum displays much of the most famous Impressionist art of the 19th century; the museum's rooms are divided by painters individuals, styles and sculptures. In addition, it has an auditorium for musical performances and concerts.
The building is divided into three floors, which arrange the exhibited works chronologically. In addition to housing a large collection of paintings, the architecture of the building is part of its artistry, as it is an old and very striking construction. In 1973, it was declared a National Monument.
| Address |
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur Paris 75007, France. |
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| Near | Between the Pont Royal and the Solférino footbridge on the Seine River. |
| Phone | +33 140 494 814 |
| Fax | +33 140 134 911 |
| museecie@rmngp.fr | |
| Hours | , . |
| Comment about opening hours | Every Monday of the year the museum is closed, as well as on May 1 and December 25. |
| Metro Station | Solférino. |
| Admission price | €11 (general) |
| Location coordinates | Latitude: 48.8599614
Length: 2.3243727 |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Institution information | View on Wikipedia |
| Also known as | Musée d'Orsay |
| Website | www.musee-orsay.fr |
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Other museums in Paris:
- Louvre Museum
Paintings at the Orsay Museum:
