Marmottan Monet Museum
Musée Marmottan Monet
Discover the world’s premier Claude Monet collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet, a historic Empire-style mansion showcasing the evolution from Middle Age illuminations to the founding masterpieces of Impressionism.
Visitor Informations
Paris, France
Official Site
Information
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Opening Hours
10 am ~ 6 pm
Mon Closed / Thu until 9 pm Visit Official Site ↗
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Must-see Artworks
The Marmottan Monet Museum is renowned for housing the world’s largest collection of works by Claude Monet. Its most celebrated masterpiece, Impression, Sunrise, gave rise to the term “Impressionism” and marks a defining moment in modern art history.
Beyond Monet, the museum also features significant works by Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other key figures of Impressionism, offering visitors a focused yet deeply influential overview of the movement.
Select an artwork to explore more.
Artworks
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Historical Overview
The museum’s origins date back to June 7, 1882, when Jules Marmottan, director of Les Mines de Bruay, purchased the mansion at 20 Avenue Raphaël from the family of the Duke of Valmy for 260,000 francs. Inherited by his son, Paul Marmottan, in 1883, the estate became a dedicated space for his specialized research into the 1789–1830 period, housing his extensive collection of Napoleonic-era art and Empire-style furnishings. Upon Paul’s death on March 15, 1932, the residence and its treasures were bequeathed to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, officially opening as a museum on June 21, 1934.
The institution’s identity was radically transformed through pivotal bequests. Between 1940 and 1947, Victorine and Eugène Donop de Monchy donated Impression, Sunrise—the painting that inspired the term "Impressionism"—along with other major works. This was followed in 1966 by a monumental gift from Michel Monet, Claude Monet’s sole heir, who bequeathed over a hundred of his father’s late works, including the large-format Water Lilies. Today, the museum is the global guardian of the largest Claude Monet collection, alongside significant ensembles of Berthe Morisot (bequeathed by the Rouart family) and 322 medieval illuminations donated by Daniel Wildenstein.
Architecture
The museum is housed in a former private townhouse built on land once part of the Château de la Muette estate, which was transformed into the Ranelagh garden under Baron Haussmann. The structure was refined by Paul Marmottan, who redesigned the interior to reflect the Consulate and Empire periods. A notable feature is the rotunda vestibule decorated with marble sculptures of the Emperor's family.
The decoration of the round salon overlooking the garden was entrusted to Gaston Cornu, a specialist in moldings and artistic imitations, who created a series of fluted ionic columns and a gilded stucco frieze of griffons and garlands. To accommodate the monumental Water Lilies, a specialized subterranean gallery was inaugurated in 1970 beneath the garden, as the original salons were too small for such large-scale works.
- Architectural Significance: Yes (Empire-style redecoration and 1970 subterranean expansion)
- Museum Founded: 1934 (Following the March 15, 1932 bequest)
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When to Visit
For more details, visit the official website ↗
General Hours
10 am ~ 6 pm
Tuesday ~ Sunday
Last admission: 5:00 pm
Rooms close: 5:45 pm
Late Nights
10 am ~ 9 pm
Thursday
Last admission: 8:00 pm
Rooms close: 8:45 pm
Closed
Monday
Holidays: 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
Special Notes for Visitors
- This museum does not participate in free first-Sunday admission, as it is a private institution.
Admission
Admission Fee
- Permanent Collections: Paid Admission
- Temporary Exhibitions: Paid Admission
- Check the official website for detailed rates ↗
Complimentary Admission
⚠️ Valid photo ID required for age and status verification.
- Full Eligibility Guide → Read about free admission
- Under 7s: Free for children under 7.
- Friends of the Museum Marmottan Monet: Free for its own members.
- Disabled Visitors: Free for disabled visitors with a helper
- Art History Students: Free for students majoring in Art History.
- Institutional Members: Members of the Institut de France and agents of the Académie des Beaux-arts.
- Professional Artists: Members of 'La Maison des Artistes' and holders of ICOM/ICOMOS cards.
- Teachers & Journalists: Free with evidence of status.
- Job seekers: Recipients of the RSA.
Special Rates & Information
- Under 18s (Paid / Concessions)
- Students under 25 (Paid / Concessions - Valid photo ID required).
⚠️ Reservations are not required, and tickets can be purchased directly at the museum. Online tickets (available at www.marmottan.fr) provide direct access and involve selecting a specific time slot.
💡 Pro Tips for Your Visit
- Skip the Line: Buy tickets at www.marmottan.fr for direct access to the museum.
- Create Your Own Catalog (MYSE): Use the MYSE app to select your favorite artworks during your visit and create a personalized, one-of-a-kind physical catalog. (Download on App Store / Google Play)
- Monet’s Masterpieces: The museum houses the world’s largest Monet collection, including the iconic Impression, Sunrise.
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