Musée de l'Orangerie Tickets: Monet's Water Lilies

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Set in a former orangery at the western edge of the Tuileries Garden, the Musée de l'Orangerie is built around Claude Monet's Water Lilies, eight huge canvases that wrap the walls of two oval rooms lit from above. Your ticket covers both the permanent collection and the current temporary exhibition, so you also get the Walter-Guillaume collection with works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir and Rousseau. It's a smaller, calmer alternative to the Louvre, and most people see it comfortably in under two hours.

Highlights

See eight of Monet's Water Lilies panels in natural light, in two rooms built to the artist's own specifications.
Take in works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, and Rousseau, among many others.
Browse Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern works in the current temporary exhibition.
Stand inside two oval rooms where the Water Lilies wrap the walls in continuous curves and surround you on every side.
A compact setting next to Place de la Concorde, easily paired with a stroll through the Tuileries Garden.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Musée de l'Orangerie entry ticket
Access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions

Good to Know Before You Visit

The Musée de l'Orangerie sits at the western end of the Tuileries Garden, next to Place de la Concorde, and it's easy to reach on foot through the garden from any nearby transit stop. The closest Métro stations are Concorde (Lines 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Line 1), and Assemblée Nationale (Line 12), and buses 24, 42, 52, 72, 73, 84, and 94 all stop around Concorde or the Tuileries.

The museum is open 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry about an hour before closing, and it's closed Tuesdays as well as May 1, December 25, and January 1. Hours can shift around public holidays, so it's worth checking before you go. There's no dress code, but comfortable shoes help since you'll be on your feet moving between the galleries. Expect a compact, quiet space: the ground floor holds the two oval Water Lilies rooms, which tend to feel hushed and contemplative, and the Walter-Guillaume collection is laid out in a more traditional gallery setting on the lower level. Mornings right at opening are usually the calmest time for the Water Lilies rooms.

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Available Days / Times

Monday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Tuesday
Wednesday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Thursday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Friday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30
Saturday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Sunday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

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FAQs

What are the main attractions at the Musée de l'Orangerie?

The highlight is Monet's series of eight Water Lilies panels in two oval rooms. Below them is the Walter-Guillaume collection, with works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso and others.

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

It isn't strictly required, but booking ahead is smart in high season and on weekends, since a timed slot lets you skip the ticket line and lock in your entry time.

How long does a visit to the Musée de l'Orangerie take?

Plan on roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to see both the Water Lilies and the Walter-Guillaume collection without rushing.

Is the Musée de l'Orangerie accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The museum is generally accessible, with elevators between levels. If you have specific needs, it's worth confirming the current details before your visit.

Can I take photos inside the Musée de l'Orangerie?

Photography for personal use is generally allowed without flash. Some exhibitions have their own rules, so follow any posted signs.

What does this ticket include?

Your admission covers both the permanent collection and the current temporary exhibition, including the Water Lilies rooms and the Walter-Guillaume collection.

What is the best way to get to the Musée de l'Orangerie?

It's an easy walk through the Tuileries Garden from the Concorde (Lines 1, 8, 12) or Tuileries (Line 1) Métro stations, and several bus routes stop nearby at Place de la Concorde.

Why is the museum called the Orangerie?

The building started life as a winter shelter for the orange trees of the Tuileries Garden, which is exactly where the name comes from.

Why were the Water Lilies rooms built the way they are?

After World War I, Monet gave the panels to the French state, and two oval rooms were built specifically to display them. They curve continuously around the walls, lit by natural light from above, just as Monet intended.

Is the Orangerie a good alternative to the Louvre?

Yes. It's far more compact, so you can see the whole collection without the fatigue of a huge museum, and many visitors pair it with a walk through the Tuileries or the nearby Musée d'Orsay.