Musée de l'Orangerie

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Contemporary Counterpoint: Vija Celmins

The museum's 17th Contemporary Counterpoint: Vija Celmins's precise studies of ocean, desert, sky and snow surfaces, made 1971-2000 in drawing, painting, printmaking and wood engraving, shown in the pronaos and contemporary gallery in dialogue with Monet's Water Lilies.

Now showing30 Sept – 15 Feb 2027€12.50

Monet, Painting Time

Marking the centenary of Monet's death, this exhibition traces how his painting engaged with time, from the Cathedrals, Haystacks and Poplars series of the 1890s through to the Water Lilies, drawing largely on the Musée d'Orsay and Musée Marmottan Monet collections.

Now showing30 Sept – 25 Jan 2027€12.50

1927, Time Regained

With the Centre Pompidou closed, its works made in a single year, 1927 (paintings, sculpture, photography, design and film), mark the Orangerie's centenary.

Upcoming31 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027€12.50

Permanent Collections

The Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection

148 Impressionist and modern paintings assembled by dealer Paul Guillaume and Jean Walter, with deep holdings of Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, Derain, Modigliani, Utrillo and Soutine.

Permanent collection€12.50

Claude Monet, The Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas)

Claude Monet's eight monumental Water Lilies murals, installed in 1927 across two purpose-built oval rooms bathed in natural overhead light and spanning roughly 91 metres.

Permanent collection€12.50

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Jeu de Paume

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Hôtel de la Marine

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Fondation Custodia

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Musée d'Orsay

Design6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Musée de l'Orangerie cost?

Standard adult admission to Musée de l'Orangerie is €12.50. Reduced 10 EUR; free for under-18s, EU residents aged 18-25, and for all on the first Sunday of each month (booking required). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Musée de l'Orangerie?

Musée de l'Orangerie is open Open daily 9am-6pm except Tuesdays; closed 1 May, the morning of 14 July, and 25 December (last admission 5:15pm).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Musée de l'Orangerie?

Musée de l'Orangerie is located at Jardin des Tuileries, Côté Seine, 75001 Paris, France, in the Tuileries area of Paris. The nearest stations are Concorde (Metro 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro 1) and Assemblée Nationale (Metro 12).

What can I see at Musée de l'Orangerie?

Monet's eight panoramic Water Lilies fill two oval rooms, paired with the Walter-Guillaume trove of Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso and Matisse. Current highlights include 1927, Time Regained, Contemporary Counterpoint: Vija Celmins and The Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection.

Do I need to book Musée de l'Orangerie in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Musée de l'Orangerie?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.