The Louvre Museum in Paris houses over 35,000 works of art spanning 9,000 years of history. From the iconic Mona Lisa to the ancient Venus de Milo, it's one of the world's greatest cultural treasures — and you can explore it without leaving your couch.
Whether you can't travel right now, want to preview before a future trip, or simply love art, these virtual tours give you unprecedented access to galleries that are often too crowded to enjoy in person.
Official Louvre Virtual Tours
The Louvre offers several free online experiences directly through their website:
🏛️ Louvre Online Tours
Official 360° virtual tours of Egyptian Antiquities, the Galerie d'Apollon, and more. High resolution, free access.
Visit Official Tour →What You Can See
- Egyptian Antiquities — Mummies, sarcophagi, and ancient artifacts
- Galerie d'Apollon — The stunning Crown Jewels gallery
- Remains of the Louvre's Moat — Medieval fortress foundations beneath the museum
- Petite Galerie — Rotating exhibitions in virtual format
Google Arts & Culture: Louvre
Google partnered with the Louvre to create ultra-high-resolution imagery of the museum's most famous works:
🎨 Louvre on Google Arts & Culture
Zoom in to see brushstrokes on the Mona Lisa. Explore over 8,000 works in incredible detail. Street View inside the galleries.
Explore Collection →💡 Pro Tip
Use the "Street View" feature in Google Arts & Culture to actually walk through the Louvre's halls. Click the yellow person icon on any gallery to start exploring.
Must-See Works
Don't miss these masterpieces during your virtual visit:
- Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci) — The world's most famous portrait
- Venus de Milo — Ancient Greek sculpture of Aphrodite
- Winged Victory of Samothrace — Hellenistic masterpiece
- Liberty Leading the People (Delacroix) — Iconic French Revolution painting
- The Wedding at Cana (Veronese) — The Louvre's largest painting
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Gear for Virtual Travel
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Meta Quest 3 VR Headset
Experience virtual museums in immersive 3D. Works with many museum VR apps.
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"The Louvre: All the Paintings" (Book)
Every painting in the Louvre in one 744-page book. Perfect companion to virtual tours.
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Large Monitor or TV
Virtual tours look stunning on a big screen. Cast from your phone or laptop.
More Paris Museums Online
Love the Louvre? These Paris museums also offer excellent virtual tours:
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionist masterpieces (Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir)
- Musée de l'Orangerie — Monet's famous Water Lilies murals
- Centre Pompidou — Modern and contemporary art