The Louvre museum is open daily from 9am to 6pm except Tuesdays. It is also open late on Wednesdays and Fridays until 9:45pm. The museum is closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. It houses over 35,000 objects spread across three wings, including centuries-old sculptures and paintings, and was originally constructed as a fortress in the 13th century before becoming a royal residence and art museum.