An organic electroluminescent element has a substrate, a first electrode, an organic layer, a second electrode, a sealing member, a first terminal, and a through hole. The first electrode is layered on the substrate. The organic layer that includes a light-emitting layer is layered on the first electrode. The second electrode is layered on the organic layer. The sealing member partially covers the second electrode. A portion of the second electrode, which is not covered with the sealing member, functions as a second terminal. The first terminal is provided on the sealing member on a side opposite to the second electrode. The through hole extends through the sealing member, the second electrode, and the organic layer and is used for connecting the first electrode and the first terminal. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to a power source.