# Musée Marmottan Monet — Paris, France

> 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.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: €14 standard admission
- Address: 2 Rue Louis Boilly, 75016 Paris, France
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
- Official website: https://www.marmottan.fr/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Impression, Sunrise — Claude Monet · 1872
- Water Lilies — Claude Monet · various dates
- The Cradle — Berthe Morisot · 1872
- Rouen Cathedral Series — Claude Monet · 1892–1894

## Famous works covered
- Impression, Sunrise (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/impression-sunrise/)

## FAQ
**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.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-marmottan-monet/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.