A higher education institution at the heart of the Palais du Louvre

Photo du hall Jaujard lors de la Journée Portes Ouvertes 2025

Open Day Conferences

Unable to attend the École du Louvre Open Day? Find the conferences on the university's YouTube channel!

News & Events

Photo du hall Jaujard lors de la Journée Portes Ouvertes 2025

L’École du Louvre a organisé sa Journée Portes Ouvertes le samedi 31 janvier 2026 et vous propose de redécouvrir ses conférences.

The School of the Eye, Museums and Art Worlds

Our teaching methods

Since its creation in 1882, the Ecole du Louvre has developed a unique and original educational model that contributes to its identity and influence.

Our diplomas

The École du Louvre offers several diplomas for its students.

Our history

The École du Louvre is a higher education establishment of the Ministry of Culture founded in 1882 and located in Paris, in the heart of the Palais du Louvre.

1900 students
1200 speakers
13 000 free listeners
32 specialties

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Supporting the School

Supporting the École du Louvre means joining this unique educational and cultural program; it means committing to a strong pedagogical project, for the benefit of the study, knowledge, conservation and dissemination of art and heritage.