Monet Water Lilies Galleries Renovation

In April 2015, AFMO announced a grant of 65,000 € toward improvements in the galleries which hold some of the premiere cultural attractions in all of France.

AFMO’s commitment supports the refurbishment of the lighting in the Orangerie’s legendary oval galleries that holds Monet’s world-renowned Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas). The celebrated Impressionist artist gave these works to the French State on Nov.12, 1918, the day after the Armistice which ended World War I. Since the paintings were installed in the Orangerie Museum in 1927, millions of visitors from all over the world have marveled at these monumental and cherished masterpieces. Through the support of our members and event participants, including a major gift from an individual donor, AFMO is proud to make this contribution toward these renovations at the Orangerie.