Photography and painting in room 8 c
The Musée d’Orsay announces Gustave Le Gray, Peintre photographe, from 10 November 2026 to 7 February 2027 in room 8 c on level 0. The display explores his photography in relation to painting and includes recent acquisitions and loans.
Time left after admission
Usual hours are 9:30am to 6pm, Tuesday through Sunday. On Thursdays the museum stays open until 9:45pm, with last entry at 9pm and galleries closing at 9:15pm. On other opening days, last museum entry is at 5pm. The museum closes on Mondays and 25 December. Check for exceptions.
Day tickets, late tickets and the first Sunday
Standard admission is €16 online or €14 at the museum. Thursday admission from 6pm costs €12 online or €10 on site. A ticket is for one entry and includes temporary exhibitions subject to availability. On the first Sunday of each month admission is free with a required time slot.
Choosing your visit
The evening rate saves €4 when you compare the same purchase channel. If Le Gray is the reason for going, start with room 8 c. If you also want to explore the collections, leave yourself time before the galleries close. Check your preferred slot before arranging the rest of the day.
Getting there and finding your entrance
The museum lists Solférino on Métro line 12 and Musée d’Orsay on RER C. Reception areas are undergoing renovation. Check the museum’s page for the entrance that applies to your ticket.
The photograph of the main hall
The Musée d’Orsay main hall in Paris on 21 February 2023. Archive photograph by Daniel Lu (Dllu), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. SoftLuxNotes crop and WebP retain the same licence.
Sources & verification · Photography
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- Musée d’Orsay – Gustave Le Gray, peintre photographeOfficial source · November 7, 2026
- Musée d’Orsay – admission ratesOfficial source · November 7, 2026
- Musée d’Orsay – visitor hours and entrancesOfficial source · November 7, 2026
- Musée d’Orsay main hall – Daniel Lu (Dllu), 21 February 2023Primary source · November 7, 2026
Photography
- The Musée d’Orsay main hall with its large clock, sculptures and vaulted glass roof — Daniel Lu (Dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2023
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