Musée de l'Orangerie

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How much does Musée de l'Orangerie cost?

Standard adult admission to Musée de l'Orangerie is €12.5. 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, 1st arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are Concorde (Metro 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro 1), 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 Contemporary Counterpoint: Alexandre Lenoir. Par la force des choses, Claude Monet, The Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas), 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.