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   What is the Musée d'Orsay known for?

   • With an emphasis on French art from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, the Musée d'Orsay features some of the world's most studied and celebrated masterpieces. In addition to its renowned collection, however, the museum is also known for its architectural history, as the opulent space originally operated as a train station.

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   Where is the Musée d'Orsay in Paris?

   • Situated in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, the Musée d’Orsay has its own special history including transitioning from train station to depot to museum. Today, it is considered one of the most visited attractions in the capital.

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   When was the Musée d'Orsay opened?

   • The new Musée d’Orsay was opened to the public by French President François Mitterrand in 1986. The Musée d’Orsay houses art from the second half of the 19th century. The collections include pieces by famous artists such as Delacroix, Ingres, Rodin, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, Monet, Manet, Degas, and Renoir.

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   How many people visit the Musée d'Orsay?

   • Since its opening, the museum has seen nearly 87 million visitors. With 4 levels, a terrace, a restaurant, and shop it is easy to spend hours at the Musée d’Orsay. The Musée is located on the Left Bank of The Seine, directly across the river from The Louvre museum and The Tuileries gardens.

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   History Musée d'Orsay as seen from the Pont du Carrousel Musée d'Orsay Clock, Victor Laloux, Main Hall The interior of the museum. The museum building was originally a railway station, Gare d'Orsay, located next to the Seine river. Built on the site of the Palais d'Orsay, its central location was convenient for commuting travelers.

   • Established: 1986
   • Visitors: 3.2 million (2022), Ranked 2nd nationally (2022), Ranked 15th globally in 2022

   • Location: Rue de Lille 75343 Paris, France

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   Musée d’Orsay, national museum of fine and applied arts in Paris that features work mainly from France between 1848 and 1914.

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   Feb 3, 2019 · With an emphasis on French art from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, the Musée d'Orsay features some of the world's most studied and celebrated masterpieces. In addition to its renowned collection, however, the museum is also known for its architectural history, as the opulent space originally operated as a train station.

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   Dec 19, 2016 · The museum displays artworks from 1848-1914, and its permanent collection spans over four floors and includes paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. Discover more about the history of this museum below. Like many of Paris’ iconic museums, the Musée d’Orsay has a long history before it ever became a museum.

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   Musee d'Orsay seems like it's been here forever, a grand structure that houses some of the world's greatest art treasures. But it's had a tough history, with ups and downs, floods and fires, even threats of demolition.

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   Its collection is focused primarily on French art from the second half of the 19th century and early years of the 20th. It is among Paris’s most popular museums, and these 21 paintings are just a sampling of its holdings.

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    History of the Orsay Museum. Situated in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, the Musée d’Orsay has its own special history including transitioning from train station to depot to museum. Today, it is considered one of the most visited attractions in the capital.