Musée Marmottan Monet Skip-the-Line Tickets, Paris

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This ticket gets you into the Musée Marmottan Monet, home to the largest collection of Claude Monet paintings anywhere, with more than 100 of his works on display. You'll see Impression, Sunrise, the painting that gave Impressionism its name, along with canvases by Renoir, Degas, and Berthe Morisot. Admission also covers the museum's rotating temporary exhibitions. Set in a former private mansion in Paris's quiet 16th arrondissement, it's a calmer alternative to the city's bigger galleries.

Highlights

See the world's largest Monet collection, with over 100 of his paintings.
Entry includes the museum's rotating Impressionist temporary exhibitions.
View works by the pioneers of Impressionism, including Renoir, Degas, and Berthe Morisot.
Stand in front of Impression, Sunrise, the painting that named the movement.
Visit a former hunting lodge in the quiet 16th arrondissement, a calmer stop than central Paris.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Admission to the museum, including the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions

Visiting the Museum: What to See, Hours, and Getting There

The Musée Marmottan Monet occupies a former hunting lodge in Paris's residential 16th arrondissement, which gives a visit the feel of walking through a grand private home rather than a large public gallery. You'll enter through Paul Marmottan's original collection, with First Empire furniture, sculptures, and a set of medieval illuminated manuscripts spread across the ground and first floors. The real draw is the purpose-built basement gallery, where the Monet holdings are kept, including Impression, Sunrise, the late water lilies from his garden at Giverny, and a run of portraits and landscapes. Upstairs you'll also find a substantial group of works by Berthe Morisot, one of the few women among the early Impressionists, plus pieces by Degas, Renoir, and Pissarro. Most people spend around 1.5 to 2.5 hours here.

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with a late closing on Thursdays until 21:00. It's closed on Mondays, 1 May, and 25 December, and last entry is about 30 minutes before closing. Hours can shift for special exhibitions and public holidays, so it's worth checking the current schedule before you go. To get there, take Metro Line 9 to La Muette (about a 5-minute walk) or Line 6 to Ranelagh; buses 22, 32, 52, 63, and 72 stop nearby. There's no dress code, but comfortable shoes help since you'll be on your feet moving through the galleries.

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Available Days / Times

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

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

Where is the Musée Marmottan Monet located?

It's at 2 Rue Louis Boilly in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near the Bois de Boulogne.

What are the museum's opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with a late closing on Thursdays until 21:00. It's closed Mondays, 1 May, and 25 December.

What is the most famous painting here?

Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise, the canvas that gave the Impressionist movement its name.

Besides Monet, which artists are in the collection?

You'll also see works by Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Eugène Boudin, Camille Pissarro, and other Impressionists.

Is photography allowed inside the museum?

Photography without flash is generally fine for personal use. Flash is strictly prohibited, so watch for any posted signs.

How long does a visit usually take?

Most visitors spend between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on your pace.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. There are elevators and ramps, including access to the lower-level galleries where the Monet works are displayed.

Are guided tours available?

Availability of guided tours and audio guides can vary, so it's best to check directly before your visit.

Can I bring a large bag or backpack inside?

Large bags and backpacks must go in the cloakroom. Only small handbags are allowed in the galleries.

Why is this museum important to the history of Impressionism?

It holds Monet's Impression, Sunrise, the very painting that gave the movement its name, making it a cornerstone of Impressionist history.

How did the museum end up with so many Monet paintings?

Much of the collection came from the painter's son, Michel Monet, who donated a large trove of his father's canvases to the museum.

What is in the basement gallery?

It gathers Monet's late works from his garden at Giverny, including the water lilies, wisteria, and weeping willows he painted as his eyesight failed.

Is there anything to see beyond the Impressionist paintings?

Yes. The building keeps its original feel as a grand private home and also holds Napoleonic-era furniture and a set of medieval illuminated manuscripts.