Buying Guide · 2026
Where to Buy the Paris Museum Pass
Online, at Paris tourist offices, or at major museums. Every official sales point listed — plus the fastest option for your situation.
✅ Short Answer
Buy online before your trip — it’s the same price as every other official source, arrives instantly to your phone, and means you can walk straight into every museum on day one. All authorised sellers charge the same fixed price (€90 / €109 / €139). There is no cheaper place to buy, no discount for buying in-person, and no benefit to waiting until you arrive in Paris.
Your Situation
What’s the Fastest Option For Me?
The best place to buy depends on where you are right now.
Situation 1
I’m planning my trip from home
Buy online now. There’s no reason to wait. The pass isn’t activated until you tap it at the first museum, so you can buy months in advance with no penalty. Free cancellation is available if your plans change.
Situation 2
I’m flying to Paris tomorrow
Buy online tonight. Digital delivery is instant — the e-ticket arrives in minutes. You’ll land with the pass already on your phone, ready to use from your first morning.
Situation 3
I’m at CDG or Orly airport right now
Buy online on your phone while you’re waiting for luggage or on the train into the city. Instant delivery — don’t pay airport markup prices. By the time you reach your hotel, it’s ready.
Situation 4
I’m already in Paris and forgot to buy
Buy online right now — still the best option. If you specifically want a physical card, head to the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau (25 Rue des Pyramides, 1st arrondissement) — open daily and the most reliable in-person source.
Situation 5
I’m standing outside the Louvre
Buy online on your phone right now — the e-ticket comes in minutes and you can use it immediately. Do not pay the Louvre’s individual ticket price (€32) when the Museum Pass covers it and 50+ more venues.
Situation 6
I want a physical card, not a digital pass
Buy online and select the physical delivery option for postal delivery, or visit the Paris tourist office in person. See our digital vs physical guide to decide which suits you.
Official Sales Points
Every Place You Can Buy the Museum Pass
All official sales points charge the same price. This table helps you choose based on what matters to you.
| Sales Point | Official Price | Instant | Digital | Physical Card | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Online (authorised partner) Recommended
Instant e-ticket delivery to email/phone
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€90 / €109 / €139 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Optional | ✓ Free |
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Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau
25 Rue des Pyramides, 1st arr. · Open daily
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€90 / €109 / €139 | Same day | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
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FNAC Stores
Multiple locations across Paris
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€90 / €109 / €139 | Same day | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
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The Louvre (ticket desk)
Pyramid entrance · Subject to queue
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€90 / €109 / €139 | With queue | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
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Palace of Versailles (ticket desk)
On-site · Limited availability
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€90 / €109 / €139 | With queue | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
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CDG / Orly Airport Shops
Not all outlets — verify before buying
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May vary | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
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Unofficial Resellers / Street Vendors
Not authorised — risk of counterfeit
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Often marked up | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ Risk | ✗ No |
The pass is not sold at every museum. While some major venues sell it at their ticket desk, most of the 50+ covered museums do not sell the Museum Pass on-site. If you’re planning to buy in-person, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau or FNAC are the most reliable options.
Step by Step
How to Buy Online — 4 Steps
Takes under 3 minutes. E-ticket arrives instantly.
1
Choose your duration
Select 2-Day (€90), 4-Day (€109), or 6-Day (€139). Not sure? Our calculator helps you choose.
2
Select quantity
One pass per person — children under 18 enter free and don’t need a pass. Add one pass for each adult in your group.
3
Complete payment
Secure checkout. Major cards accepted. Free cancellation available if your plans change before activation.
4
Receive e-ticket instantly
Your QR code arrives by email in minutes. Save it to your phone. The pass activates only when you first scan it at a museum.
Watch Out For
Things to Avoid When Buying
A few common mistakes that cost visitors time or money.
⚠ Fake Discount Codes
There are no legitimate promo codes or discount codes for the Museum Pass. The price is fixed by the issuing body (RMN). Any site claiming a “10% off” code or similar is either misleading or selling unofficial passes. Don’t be fooled.
⚠ Buying at the First Museum
Buying the pass at the Louvre or Versailles ticket desk means joining a long queue to buy it — the same queue you’re trying to avoid. Buy online before you arrive so you can go straight to the entrance.
⚠ “Official Website” Confusion
There is no single official Museum Pass website where you can buy directly. The pass is distributed through authorised partners. Stick to well-known authorised resellers with cancellation policies and verified reviews.
⚠ Street Vendors Near Major Museums
People selling passes near the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, or Sacré-Coeur are not authorised. These passes may be counterfeit, already used, or simply overpriced. Never buy from an individual on the street.
⚠ Waiting Until Your Last Day
The pass covers consecutive days. If you buy on day 3 of a 5-day trip, you can only use it for 2 remaining days. Buy before you arrive, activate on your first museum day, and get the most out of every day on your pass.
⚠ Buying One Pass for a Group
The Museum Pass is personal — one pass per person. It cannot be shared between members of your group. Each adult needs their own pass. Children under 18 enter free with no pass needed at all.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no cheapest place — all authorised sellers charge the same fixed price: €90 for 2 days, €109 for 4 days, €139 for 6 days. The price is set by the Réunion des musées nationaux (RMN) and cannot be undercut by authorised resellers. If you see a lower price somewhere, it’s either a scam, a counterfeit pass, or an error. The best option is buying online for the free cancellation policy and instant delivery.
Yes — the Louvre ticket desk sells the Museum Pass. However, this is not recommended. The ticket desk queue at the Louvre can be 30–90 minutes in peak season, and the whole point of having a Museum Pass is to skip those queues. Buy online before your trip so you can walk past the ticket queue entirely on your first visit.
There is no single official Museum Pass website where you can purchase directly. The pass is issued by the Réunion des musées nationaux (RMN) but sold through a network of authorised partners. Buying through a reputable authorised reseller with clear cancellation terms is the safest approach. Our buy page links to authorised sources.
Some shops at CDG and Orly airports sell the Museum Pass, but it’s not the recommended option. Airport shops may charge above the official price, and you won’t have the free cancellation option. If you’re at the airport, you still have time to buy online on your phone — the e-ticket arrives in minutes and is ready to use immediately.
The pass has no expiry date between purchase and first use — it only activates when you first scan it at a museum. You can buy months in advance and activate it on any day of your trip. Once activated, consecutive days begin counting. This means you can buy early with no downside, and choose your activation day flexibly based on your itinerary. See our how it works guide for full activation details.
Refunds depend on where you buy. Online purchases through reputable authorised resellers typically offer free cancellation before the pass is activated. Once you’ve scanned the pass at a museum and it’s activated, it cannot be refunded regardless of where you bought it. In-person purchases at tourist offices and museums are generally non-refundable. This is another reason to buy online — the free cancellation window gives you protection if your trip changes.
Ready to Buy?
Instant digital delivery. Same price as every other official source. Free cancellation before activation.