About this tour
The Louvre's Egyptian collection is one of the most spectacular in the world, and it was made for curious young minds. This tour is designed to spark the imagination of children: we look at mummies up close, try to decode hieroglyphs, discover the extraordinary gods of the Egyptian pantheon, and explore the world of the pharaohs.
The pace and the content adapt entirely to the group. There is no lecture — just discovery, questions, and stories that children and adults will carry with them long after the visit.
An offering bearer from ancient Egypt — one of thousands of extraordinary objects in the Louvre's collection
What you will see
Mummies, coffins, hieroglyphs, scarabs, ushabti figurines, the gods of the Egyptian pantheon — and the Crypt of the Sphinx, one of the most dramatic spaces in the entire museum. Every stop on the tour is chosen for its ability to capture and hold a young visitor's attention.
If there is a particular object or aspect of ancient Egypt your children are already fascinated by, mention it in your request. While nothing can be promised, every effort will be made.
Who is this tour for?
This tour is designed for families with children aged 10 and above. It works equally well for school groups, summer holidays, or simply families who want to make a visit to the Louvre genuinely memorable for their children. Adults will enjoy it just as much.
Availability
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. The Egyptian galleries used for this tour are also closed on Fridays.
Important notice
The Louvre is a living museum. Rooms may occasionally close without notice for operational reasons, and works are regularly moved for restoration, loans, or temporary exhibitions. The three great icons of the collection — the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace — are on permanent display and accessible whenever the museum is open. For any other specific work, if it is unavailable on the day, an equally fascinating alternative will always be proposed.