Musée d’Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay has one of the most unforgettable art collections, ranging from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. The museum formed its collection in 1986 compiling works from three different museums–the Musée du Louvre, the Musée du Jeu de Paume, and the former National Museum of Modern Art.
The Orsay’s collection showcases a range of disciplines including Painting, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Photography, Graphic Arts, and Architecture. Covering a period that begins with Ingres, a master of traditional line and form, it continues with Realist and Impressionist painting, and culminates in the experiments of the fin de siècle, paving the way for the Avant-Garde movements of the 20th century.
Explore the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent collection.
The Musée d’Orsay also holds successful temporary exhibitions as exemplified by Paris 1874. Inventing Impressionism (2024), organized with the National Gallery of Art, Washington and that drew over 722,000 visitors over four months, and by Gustave Caillebotte. Painting Men (2024-2025), now on tour at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles (25 February to 25 May) and at the Art Institute of Chicago (29 June to 5 October).
Musée de l’Orangerie
Situated just across the river Seine from the Orsay, the Musée de l’Orangerie is known primarily for Claude Monet’s monumental series of water lily paintings, Les Nymphéas. The panels are displayed as the artist intended: from floor to ceiling inside two large oval shaped rooms, and bathed in the natural light from two large skylights. The museum also holds an important collection of primarily early 20th century art including Braque, Derain, Modigliani, Picasso, Renoir and Soutine.
Explore the Musée de l’Orangerie’s permanent collections.
The Musée de l’Orangerie is gaining prominence for its special exhibitions such as Amedeo Modigliani. A painter and his dealer (2023/24) and Heinz Berggruen, a dealer and his collection (2024/25).
Practical Information
Musée d’Orsay
Address
Musée d’Orsay
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
75007 Paris
Phone
+33 (0)1 40 49 48 14
Transport
Métro: Solferino, line 12
RER C: Musée d’Orsay
Bus: 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, or 94
Hours
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9:30am – 6pm
Thu: 9:30am – 9:45pm
Closing dates: Every Monday; May 1; December 25
Tickets
AFMO members enjoy unlimited, free access and early entry from 9am, including special exhibitions.
View all ticket pricing and conditions here.
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Musée de l’Orangerie
Address
Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuilieries
75007 Paris
Phone
+33 (0)1 44 77 80 07
Transport
Métro: Concorde, lines 1,8 & 12
Bus: 24, 42, 52, 72, 73, 84
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9am – 6pm
Closing dates: Every Tuesday; May 1; July 14 morning; December 25
Tickets
AFMO members enjoy unlimited, free access including special exhibitions.
View all ticket pricing and conditions here.