Musée de l'Orangerie

• 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. 
Amrit Das - a month ago

Loved seeing Monet’s Water Lilies — they’re absolutely breathtaking in person and beautifully displayed in the oval rooms. The colors and light feel alive. That said, it was quite crowded, and not everyone was being as quiet as you’d hope in such a peaceful space. Still, definitely worth visiting for Monet’s masterpiece.
Chan Woo Park - 2 weeks ago

What a wonderful museum to explore !! More of a relaxing experience to be sure. Not as hectic or as busy as The Louvre. You really get to enjoy the displays more than you would at other museums. You Definitely do not feel the pressure to keep moving like other locations. Many Renoir’s to view as well as Picasso’s, Gaugain’s and many Monet’s. The 8 water lily’s mural collection is amazing !! I would highly recommend the Musee de l’Orangerie as a must see while in Paris. So many beautiful works to view and enjoy. Paul and Andrea Canada 🇨🇦
Paul - a month ago

Easily one of the best small museums to visit. It’s just as crowded as the others, but much smaller so not as overwhelming. They famously house Monet’s Waterlillies in multiple rooms. It is truly breathtaking. It would be more enjoyable if people weren’t right in front of it taking multiple videos as if they were making tiktoks. Multiple members of the staff had to shush them as they got too noisy. There are a ton of other great pieces here. I saw so many notable pieces. I think I walked each area a couple of times. It’s a pretty small space. I highly recommend making a day of it and hanging at this area alone. The museum is at the corner of the Tuileries Garden. On the opposite side is the Louvre. You can dedicate a whole day just in this corner alone. On a good day you can chill by the fountain and watch the ducks swim by. It doesn’t hurt that the metro stop is just steps away.
julie demdam - a month ago

A great museum with a variety of contemporary paintings and other exhibits as well as the crown jewel, the Monet Lillies huge paintings! It was an easy museum to enter and roam around. I was surprised by the range of exhibits which were very interesting to see and learn about. The Monet Lillies were of course majestic and there was enough space for people to sit on the couches in the middle of the room to rest. The only downside was that the cafeteria was under renovation and could not have a snack break. I would visit this museum again to see their interesting exhibitions as well as try their cafeteria space!
George Katz - a month ago