Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris: programming, opening hours, history... All you need to know

Do you know the Musée de l'Orangerie, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, on the edge of the Jardin des Tuileries? This museum dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists is a little nugget for all art lovers. The Musée de l'Orangerie is best known for its eight monumental canvases of Monet'sWater Lilies, displayed in two large halls on the first floor.

But the museum also boasts permanent collections featuring some of the greatest painters of the 19th and 20th centuries. There are numerous paintings by Matisse, Renoir, Modigliani, le douanier Rousseau, Derain, Cézanne, Laurencin, Soutine... While most of the museum's exhibits are paintings, there are also a number of sculptures and a selection of works from Africa and Oceania.

This motley collection owes nothing to chance. In fact, most of the works on display at the Musée de l'Orangerie come from the Walter-Guillaume collection of two art collectors whose treasures were purchased by the French state for public display at this national museum in the 1st arrondissement. In addition to these permanent collections, the museum also offers temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Have you decided to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie? Great idea! Here's some information to help you prepare for your visit. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9am to 6pm. Please note that it is also closed on May 1 and December 25, and on the morning of July 14.

This museum is very popular: we strongly recommend that you book your ticket in advance, even if you are eligible for free admission. Young people under 26, jobseekers and teachers can visit the museum free of charge. The full list of beneficiaries is available on the website. Reduced rates are also available for families and those wishing to take a guided tour. For all others, the entrance fee is 12.5 euros.

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As you know, the art museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions. But the museum's program doesn't stop there! Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in tours and workshops. In turn, adults and children enjoy guided and themed tours and activities designed especially for each age group. They can also take part in live performances and encounters, to see the museum and its collections in a new light.

The Musée de l'Orangerie offers a number of different areas for the comfort of all visitors. Audioguides are available at reception, along with a checkroom and elevator. Toilets and a baby area are available, and the museum can lend strollers, folding seats, canes and wheelchairs to those who need them.

To take a break from your visit, or to keep a souvenir of your visit, head for the museum's bookshop-boutique and café. The latter welcomes us indoors for a gourmet moment, with a range of hot and cold beverages, and a simple but varied selection of sweet and savoury dishes. Café prices range from 2.50 euros (drink) to 12 euros (lunch).

Want to continue your artistic stroll in the area? Good news: the Musée de l'Orangerie is located in a very lively district. Right next door, you'll find the Jeu de Paume museum, theHôtel de la Marine, and the Louvre, on the other side of the Tuileries.

Now you know everything, all you have to do is get to the museum! Take metro lines 1, 8 or 12, and get off at Concorde station. You can also get there by bus: lines 42, 45, 52, 72, 73, 84, 94, stop at Concorde.

Museum news :

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