Musée Marmottan Monet
Good for: Impressionist Art Fans · Monet Enthusiasts · Art Lovers
1966
Monet Collection Donated
300+
Monet Works
1.5–2 hours
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, France — originally the home of art historian Paul Marmottan, the museum opened in 1934. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays). Admission: €14 standard admission. Book timed-entry tickets ahead in peak season. World Museum Guide covers the highlights, getting there, and how long to allow (1.5–2 hours).
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
About Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet occupies a nineteenth-century townhouse in the Passy neighbourhood of western Paris, near the Bois de Boulogne. It holds the world's largest collection of works by Claude Monet, donated by his son Michel in 1966.
The museum's basement galleries were specially designed to display Monet's paintings in natural light. The collection includes Impression, Sunrise — the 1872 painting that gave Impressionism its name — along with the Water Lilies, Rouen Cathedral series, and Giverny garden scenes.
Beyond Monet, the museum holds the Berthe Morisot collection (the largest of any museum), Impressionist works by Renoir, Gauguin, and Manet, and the original Marmottan family's collection of Empire-period art and illuminated manuscripts.
Tucked away in a residential district, the Marmottan is less crowded than the Orsay or Orangerie, offering an intimate encounter with Monet's oeuvre.
1.5–2 hours highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at Musée Marmottan Monet without museum fatigue. · 1.5–2 hours
- 1
Impression, Sunrise
📍 Monet Gallery, Basement Level
The painting that gave Impressionism its name — a hazy view of Le Havre harbour at dawn, with an orange sun reflected in the water.
- 2
Water Lilies
📍 Monet Gallery
Multiple Nymphéas canvases from different periods of Monet's Giverny garden, displayed in purpose-built basement galleries.
- 3
The Cradle
📍 Morisot Gallery
Morisot's tender painting of her sister Edma watching over a sleeping baby, a masterpiece of Impressionist intimacy.
- 4
Rouen Cathedral Series
📍 Monet Gallery
Selected canvases from Monet's serial study of Rouen Cathedral's facade in different light conditions.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define Musée Marmottan Monet — and why they matter.
Impression, Sunrise
Claude Monet · 1872
📍 Monet Gallery, Basement Level
The painting that gave Impressionism its name — a hazy view of Le Havre harbour at dawn, with an orange sun reflected in the water.
Water Lilies
Claude Monet · various dates
📍 Monet Gallery
Multiple Nymphéas canvases from different periods of Monet's Giverny garden, displayed in purpose-built basement galleries.
The Cradle
Berthe Morisot · 1872
📍 Morisot Gallery
Morisot's tender painting of her sister Edma watching over a sleeping baby, a masterpiece of Impressionist intimacy.
Rouen Cathedral Series
Claude Monet · 1892–1894
📍 Monet Gallery
Selected canvases from Monet's serial study of Rouen Cathedral's facade in different light conditions.
Collections & highlights
- • Claude Monet — world's largest collection
- • Impression, Sunrise
- • Berthe Morisot — largest museum collection
- • Renoir, Gauguin, and Manet works
- • Empire-period art and illuminated manuscripts
- • Water Lilies and Giverny garden paintings
- • Rouen Cathedral and haystack series
- • Temporary Impressionist exhibitions
Famous works in our collection guide
Frequently asked questions
Where is Impression, Sunrise?
It is on permanent display in the basement Monet rotunda.
Is the museum near the Bois de Boulogne?
Yes, on the edge of the Jardin du Ranelagh by the Bois de Boulogne.
How long should I spend at Musée Marmottan Monet?
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is Musée Marmottan Monet best known for?
Originally the home of art historian Paul Marmottan, the museum opened in 1934. Monet's son Michel bequeathed his father's personal studio collection in 1966, transforming the institution into the principal Monet museum. Key highlights include Impression, Sunrise by Monet, Late Water Lilies, Berthe Morisot collection.
How do I get tickets for Musée Marmottan Monet?
€14 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.marmottan.fr/en/
Is Impression, Sunrise always on display?
Yes — it is the museum's most famous work and normally on permanent display in the basement Monet galleries.
How does this compare to the Orangerie?
Orangerie has the monumental late Water Lilies environment. Marmottan has the largest overall Monet collection, including Impression, Sunrise.
Is the Morisot collection worth seeing?
Absolutely — Marmottan holds the largest collection of Berthe Morisot's work in any museum, often overlooked by Monet-focused visitors.
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