Less well known than the Musée d'Orsay or the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Musée Marmottan Monet is also home to many Impressionist treasures. Nestled in the 16th arrondissement, near the Ranelagh Gardens, this temple to art honors Claude Monet, and many of his fellow 19th-century painters... But that's not all! This museum is full of surprises, so come and discover them.
Like the Musée Cognacq-Jay, the Musée Marmottan Monet was the brainchild of a collector with a passion for art. Paul Marmottan was an art historian born in 1856. His first taste was for the Empire style, which he used to redecorate and furnish his mansion on Avenue Raphaël. By enlarging the house, Paul was able to exhibit the collections of his father, who was fascinated by the Middle Ages and Renaissance painters.
On his death, without an heir, Paul bequeathed the entire estate to theAcadémie des Beaux-Arts, which transformed the mansion into a museum in 1934. Works by artists of the second half of the 19th century gradually found their place within these walls. Several bequests and donations enriched the collections. These included the bequest from Michel Monet, the youngest son of the famous painter. He donated many of his father's works to the museum. Today, the Musée Marmottan Monet boasts the largest collection of works and objects belonging to or created by Claude Monet.
The institution houses numerous paintings, sculptures, illuminations, stained glass and photographs, including works by Berthe Morisot, Jean Fouquet, Eugène Boudin, Paul Gauguin, Giovanni Benzoni, Édouard Manet, François Xavier Fabre, Gustave Caillebotte, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Marc Chagall...
Admiring all these treasures couldn't be easier. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Closed May 1, December 25 and January 1. Admission costs €14 for full admission and €9 for reduced admission. Admission is free for children under seven, disabled visitors and holders of disability cards. Good news: the museum states that reservations are not required, so you can enjoy a visit whenever you feel like it.
For your convenience, the museum provides audioguides, wheelchairs and elevators to access the different levels. Strollers are allowed on all tours.
Various exhibitions are on offer throughout the year. A gift store lets you take home a souvenir in the form of a card, book, cushion, accessory, scarf, notebook, poster, etc.
The museum is accessible by public transport, from metro line 9, La Muette stop, with buses 32 and 70, or by RER C, Boulainvilliers stop. Come and discover this magnificent museum and its exceptional collections!
L'Empire du Sommeil: the wide-awake exhibition at Musée Marmottan Monet
L'Empire du Sommeil is the new exhibition at the Musée Marmottan Monet, on view from October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026. The exhibition explores sleep in art, between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through works ranging from Antiquity to the 20th century. [Read more]
Eugène Boudin, the father of Impressionism: exhibition unveiled at Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet hosts the exhibition "Eugène Boudin - Le père de l'impressionnisme : une collection particulière" from April 9 to August 31, 2025. An immersion in the work of the French artist, through 80 pieces from prestigious collections. [Read more]
Les P'tits Marmottans, the special kids program at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Fancy a cultural outing for the whole family? Head straight for the Musée Marmottan-Monet, which offers family workshops and guided tours on Wednesdays and during school vacations, so you can discover its collections and exhibitions, even with little ones! [Read more]
Claude Monet : where to see the works of the famous impressionist painter in Paris ?
He's undoubtedly one of France's best-loved painters: Claude Monet left us many magnificent canvases, some of which can be seen in Paris museums. [Read more]
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts July 8, 2025
Location
Musée Marmottan-Monet
2, rue Louis Boilly
75116 Paris 16
Prices
Moins de 7 ans: Free
Tarif réduit: €9
Plein tarif: €14
Official website
www.marmottan.fr
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Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Nocturne Thursday until 9 pm.