Do the kids need to speak French?

For the shows, yes: the doudou podcast show, Aldebert's concert and the workshops are in French. The paintings in the galleries need no French at all, so mixed-language families still get a good visit.

Can we come without a ticket?

Yes, if there is room. Orsay says entry and activities on site depend on the places available, and it recommends booking.

How do the workshops work?

Sign up on site, while places last. Singing is in the auditorium at 3pm and dance is in the nave at 4:30pm, both days.

Upcoming

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Musée d'Orsay 40th Anniversary Weekend

Name: Musée d'Orsay 40th Anniversary Weekend
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-06T23:59:59
Location: Musée d'Orsay

When: Sat-Sun Dec 5-6
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

What you need to know

New tickets Dec 2: entry is free and booking is recommended, this round is full, and more go online Wednesday, December 2, at 12pm
Doors at 9:30am, both days, and the museum stays open until 8pm on Saturday, December 5
Doudou show needs booking: the toddler show on Saturday at 10am and 11am has its own required booking, and it is full right now

About

The Musée d'Orsay is turning 40, and it is celebrating with a festive weekend of music and shows for families, on top of the usual galleries. Kids can watch a new show based on France Inter's hit podcast Les Fabuleuses histoires du doudou, catch Aldebert and his Enfantillages in concert, hear the Maîtrise populaire de l'Opéra-Comique, and join singing and dance workshops. Best for kids who follow French.

Schedule

Sat, Dec 5

10am
Les fabuleuses histoires du doudou
The France Inter podcast show for toddlers, in the Fumoir. Booking required, full right now.
11am
Les fabuleuses histoires du doudou
Second session, in the Fumoir. Booking required, full right now.
2pm
Aldebert: Enfantillages
Family concert in the nave.
3pm
Singing workshop
With Clara Brenier, in the auditorium. Sign up on site.
4pm
Maîtrise populaire de l'Opéra-Comique
Concert in the nave, repeated at 5:15pm and 6pm. No sign-up.
4:30pm
Dance workshop
With Christine Bonneton, in the nave. Sign up on site.

Sun, Dec 6

2pm
Brass and percussion concert
Radio France Philharmonic ensemble in the nave. No sign-up.
3pm
Singing workshop
With Clara Brenier, in the auditorium. Sign up on site.
4pm
Maîtrise populaire de l'Opéra-Comique
Concert in the nave, repeated at 5:15pm. No sign-up.
4:30pm
Dance workshop
With Christine Bonneton, in the nave. Sign up on site.

Musée d'Orsay 40th Anniversary Weekend

Musée d'Orsay 40th Anniversary Weekend

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