By: Claire and Miguel*le Musée d’Orsay

*Where is it located?

*Le Musée d’Orsay is located in Paris, France on the left bank of Seine river.

*Hours and Days

* Hours: Mon Closed

*Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 9:30am–6pm

*Thu 9:30am–9:45pm

*Historical Significance

*The historical significance of the le Musée d’Orsay hold many great paintings that are done by some of the most famous painters in the past years. Vincent Van Gogh, Cezanne, Manet, Renior, Monet.

*Also the museum also features concerts, shows, cinema festivals, class courses and student lectures.

*Attractions

*There are many attractions that you are welcome to do to while you are visiting.

For Example:

*You can visit the musuem and admire all of the wonderful paintings that have been painted by the great artist.

*Also you can talk a walk next to the musuem and feed the fish and ducks that are in the lake outside.

Illustrations and Photos

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*Fun Facts

*The train station had been completely abandoned since 1961 when it was saved from demolition.

*Inside the museum d'Orsay as a museum for 19th and 20th century art.

*When it opened the museum contained some 2300 paintings, 1500 sculptures and 1000 other objects.

*Most of these works of art came from other museums such as the Musée du Luxembourg.