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! Come and discover the museum's many surprises.
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 offers audio guides, wheelchairs and elevators to access the different levels. Strollers are permitted on the tour routes.
Various exhibitions are held throughout the year. A store lets you take home a souvenir, in the form of a card, book, cushion, accessory, scarf, notebook, poster...
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!



Giovanni Segantini at the Musée Marmottan Monet: an exhibition between symbolism and alpine landscapes
The Musée Marmottan Monet is dedicating a unique exhibition to Giovanni Segantini, a major figure in Symbolism and Divisionism, through more than 60 works revealing the spiritual power of Alpine landscapes, from April 29 to August 16, 2026. [Read more]



Monet / Sécheret: a poetic face-off between two lovers of the sea at the Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet presents a unique tête-à-tête between Claude Monet and Jean-Baptiste Sécheret in the exhibition "Monet / Sécheret. Paysages d'eau", an artistic dialogue between Impressionism and contemporary painting, in the heart of Trouville and its changing skies. The exhibition runs from October 9, 2025 to March 15, 2026. [Read more]



L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos
Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections. [Read more]



Musée Marmottan Monet by night: discover Impressionist works every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Musée Marmottan-Monet, temple of Impressionism, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [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 December 19, 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
Booking
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More information
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Nocturne Thursday until 9 pm.



























