Musée de l'Orangerie

Jason Mitchell★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

Excellent museum, the exhibits were laid out well. Be sure to book your time months ahead or go ahead and buy the carte blanche membership. You also get the muse deosay with the carte blanche. This lets you slip the lines. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, you will walk a lot!

Randy Hamm★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

So glad to be able to finally experience the water lilies in all of their glory. I didn’t even know they were such large format paintings with their own building like this. I’m very glad we added it to our schedule. We are surprised by the amount of paintings downstairs, which was nice, but the main attraction was to take time in the two main waterlily rooms. I do wish we had taken a bit more research to figure out when there might be a few less people there. Perhaps at the start of the day or right at the end. The rooms are laid out to be meditative but with so many visitors, you have to wade through the selfie takers to enjoy the paintings.

Rav★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

A charming and more intimate museum, offering a refreshing focus on art without the overwhelming crowds often found in larger institutions. I truly appreciated the more tranquil atmosphere. I would highly recommend booking tickets in advance, as with all museums in Paris, to ensure a seamless visit. The café was a lovely spot to take a break, offering a fair selection on the menu. The quiche and mocha were particularly notable for their quality, and considering it’s a museum café, the pricing felt entirely reasonable. The Monet Water Lilies room was a pleasant experience, with its expansive layout across two rooms and eight beautiful paintings. The staff were exceptional in maintaining the peaceful atmosphere, gently reminding the crowd to keep their voices down so visitors could reflect and appreciate the art. I’d suggest visiting this room early, before the photo-hunting crowds begin to fill the space. The true highlight of my visit, however, was the Picasso painting Nude on a Red Background. It was absolutely captivating in person, and its sheer presence left a lasting impression. Do take the time to explore its “sister” counterpart, the Musée d'Orsay, which is also well worth a visit.

Amrit Das★★★★★★★★★★5.07 months ago

• The building itself is beautifully situated in the heart of Paris, at the southwest corner of the Jardin des Tuileries, near Place de la Concorde, which gives it a serene and convenient location.  • One of the major draws: the museum is the permanent home of eight large murals by Claude Monet titled Les Nymphéas (Water Lilies). These works are considered masterpieces and they’re displayed in a specially designed series of oval rooms — an immersive experience.  • The museum also holds a rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, with works by Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, and others.  • Because it is somewhat smaller and quieter than some of the giant Paris museums (like the Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay), it often offers a more relaxed pace. Visitors praise it as a restful, high-quality stop.  ⸻ ⚠️ Things to watch / considerations • While the museum is excellent, the overall size is modest compared to huge institutions; if your goal is a full-day art immersion with many wings and vast collections, you might find it less extensive. Some visitors say: “Very nice … but doesn’t compare to the giants.”  • Because of its popularity (especially the Monet rooms), the museum can get crowded in those key galleries at peak times. To have the best experience, timing helps. • The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Typical opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last admission around 5:15 p.m.  • Some signage and labels may be more detailed in French than in English, meaning that visitors who read only English might wish to arrange for an audio guide or download a guide ahead. 

Sabrina Zwirschitz★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

The museum is perfect, I absolutely adore Monet's paintings and the way they are displayed! We went in quite early after they opened and waited for about an hour and 15 minutes to be let in (we bought the tickets at the museum) but I feel they don't let too many people in at once - and that definitely helps the visitors having the best experience inside. I hate art museums where you don't even get to see the pictures because of too many people being let inside. We had plenty of space and were able to take nice pictures too!! The lower part of the museum was quite crowded around midday, but also worth a visit.