Visit for Families
The Louvre Family guide
The Louvre Kids app targets children aged 7 to 11 — old enough to follow a story, young enough that 73,000m² of art and ancient sculpture is genuinely a lot. Through the app, kids get videos about the collection's masterpieces, seasonal tales, and stories attached to specific works in the galleries. All of it works at home before the visit or mid-gallery on a phone, and since entry is free for under-18s, the only real challenge is keeping everyone interested once you're inside.
Planning a family visit to the Louvre is easier when children already have something to look for. Kids who've watched a Louvre Kids story about a particular painting or sculpture tend to go looking for it — which is a different energy than being walked past things. The gallery of works, the seasonal tales, the Stories of the Louvre section: the content is designed to run before, during, or after the visit, in whatever order the day allows.
Plan a perfect visit with your Family
Book tickets in advance
Buying tickets online cuts the wait at the Pyramid entrance down to almost nothing. Children get in free, as do visitors under 26. Worth knowing before you set the alarm.
Drop into the Studio
The Studio, on the ground floor of the Richelieu wing, runs hands-on activities included with your museum ticket. No separate booking needed — sessions are in French only.
Give yourself extra time
From the nearest metro stop to the Pyramid entrance is about 10 minutes on foot. Add another 15 for lockers and toilets, especially with children. If you've booked online, the entrance wait is short.
Pharaohs or portraits?
The Louvre covers 73,000m² with around 35,000 works on display. Far too much for one visit, and tiring with kids. Pick two or three rooms and enjoy them.
Get the kids involved
Ask your children what they want to see before you arrive. A kid with a favourite painting is a different companion than one with no idea where they are. Photos and drawing are allowed.
Don't skip a proper break
No food or drink in the galleries. You can eat under the Pyramid or take a full break with a picnic in the Tuileries Garden — right next door and free to enter.
Family comforts for all
The Louvre is a large building, and large buildings take some logistics. Before you head into the galleries, it's worth knowing what's available under the Pyramid: lockers, pushchairs, information desks, Wi-Fi — most of it free, all of it in the same area. A few minutes sorting this out at the start saves a lot of backtracking later.
Visiting with a baby or young children adds a few more variables. The Studio on the ground floor of the Richelieu wing has a dedicated baby space with a bottle warmer and nursing chair, and changing tables are in most toilet facilities across the museum. The full list of services is below.
Information desks
Two information desks sit under the Pyramid. Staff can answer questions and hand out the museum map, available in 9 languages.
Cloakroom
Free self-service lockers are available under the Pyramid and at the Porte des Lions. Everything must be collected the same day — the Lions Hall closes at 5 p.m. Bags over 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not allowed inside the museum.
Loan of equipment
Walking sticks, folding stools, pushchairs, baby carriers, rolling chairs and wheelchairs are all available free of charge from the visitor assistance area under the Pyramid. Bring a piece of ID.
Toilets
Toilets are available in the welcome areas and throughout the museum. Most include a baby changing table.
Lost and found
Still in the museum? Go to the Help Desk under the Pyramid. Already left? You can file a report through the Lost & Found partner website.
Baby space
The Studio on the ground floor of the Richelieu wing has a baby space with a bottle warmer, microwave and nursing chair. Free to use with a museum ticket.
Museum audio guide
The audio guide covers both the palace and the collection, and works in French, English and Spanish — other languages are coming. Rental is per guide, and one person can pick up to 6 tickets and 6 guides at the same time, which covers most family sizes.
A breath of fresh air
Right next to the museum, the Tuileries Garden is worth factoring into the day — especially with children. There's space to run, a decent ice cream, and in summer the garden staff runs tours on the history of the site. Good option if the galleries start feeling like too much.
