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Orangerie Museum Timings, Schedule & Peak Visiting Times

Today

Open 09:00–18:00

Musée de l'Orangerie

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The museum is generally open from 9am to 6pm, Wednesday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays. Friday late openings may apply during exhibition periods, so visitors should check the official schedule before visiting.

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–18:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday (Today)09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00
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Closed every Tuesday, May 1, the morning of July 14, and December 25. Standard last admission is 5:15pm, with galleries closing at 5:45pm. During late Friday openings, last admission and gallery evacuation may be later.

Best time to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie

Weekday vs Weekend

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Weekday mornings are best for a calmer visit, especially if visitors want quieter time in the Water Lilies rooms. Weekends tend to be busier and can make the compact galleries feel more crowded.

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Tue

Wed

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Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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Spring, summer, school holidays, and free-entry days can bring higher visitor numbers. Low-season weekdays are better for a slower museum visit with fewer crowd-related delays.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

How long should I spend at the Orangerie Museum?

Quick visit: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Best if you only want to see Monet’s Water Lilies rooms and a few collection highlights. This works well if you are combining the museum with the Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, or Musée d’Orsay.

  • Monet’s Water Lilies rooms
  • Quick collection highlights
  • Best for tight itineraries
  • Easy add-on with nearby sights

Complete visit: 1.5 to 2 hours

Allow more time if you want to see the Water Lilies, explore the Walter-Guillaume collection, and visit temporary exhibitions. Choose this if you want a slower, more complete museum experience.

  • Monet’s Water Lilies
  • Walter-Guillaume collection
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Best for a slower visit

Frequently asked questions about Orangerie Museum opening hours

The Orangerie Museum usually opens at 9am from Wednesday to Monday. It is closed every Tuesday, along with select annual closure dates.

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