Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre embraces eight centuries of French history. Intended as a universal museum since its creation in 1793, its collections – among the finest in the world – span several thousands of years and a territory that extends from America to the confines of Asia. The Louvre is a universal museum with eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Paintings; Sculptures; Decorative Arts; Prints and Drawings; and Islamic Art. Some 35,000 works of art are on display, including world-famous masterpieces such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Seated Scribe, the Winged Bulls of Khorsabad, the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s Slaves, and parts of the palace, such as the Napoleon III Apartments, are works of art in their own right. A ninth department, devoted to Byzantine and Eastern Christian Art, is being created and is scheduled to open in 2025.

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The Louvre's Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities takes visitors on a journey through the history of the Olympics, presenting some remarkable pieces that shed light on the importance of sport to the Greeks in ancient times, providing a valuable insight into the thousand-year-old legacy of the Olympic Games.
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Opening hours
14 juillet : accès gratuit et fermeture à 17 h 45. 24 et 31 décembre, fermeture à 16 h 45. Fermé le mardi, 1er janvier, 1er mai et 25 décembre.
Open on public holidays
* May 8
* November 11th
* July 14th
* August 15th
* November 1st
* Ascension
* Whit Monday
* Easter Monday
* Pentecost
* Easter

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Accessibility summary
Accessible entrance
Trained staff
Accessible reception
Accessible toilets
Adapted exhibition spaces
Tactile tours
Tours in LL, LPC, or LSF
Adapted mediation service

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Address
Musée du Louvre, 75058, Paris Cedex 01