Paris Monet Exhibitions 2026: Orangerie & Orsay Celebrate 100 Years

Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris

Special Exhibition: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Claude Monet's Passing

If you're planning a trip to Paris and love art museums,

then you absolutely must check out this itinerary! *.*

2026 marks the year we celebrate the renowned French Impressionist painter,

the 100th anniversary of Claude Monet's passing.

To commemorate this, two of Paris's most iconic art museums,

the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay,

are hosting a special Parisian exhibition for the 100th anniversary of Claude Monet's passing.

<Monet, Painting Time>

Specifically, the Orangerie Museum will host the special exhibition

<Monet, peindre le temps>, where you can explore landscapes changing with time and light

through Monet's masterpieces.

They say it's an exhibition that invites you to follow Monet's unique perspective, where he viewed

the same landscapes differently depending on the time of day, season, and light.

If you're already a fan of Monet, this is a must-see, of course!

And if you're planning to visit both the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay,

this is the perfect opportunity to explore them together!

▪️Musée de l'Orangerie: 「Monet, peindre le temps」

September 30, 2026 ~ January 25, 2027

▪️Musée d'Orsay: 「Je passe ma vie à peindre」

September 30, 2026 ~ January 24, 2027

Starting from the same period, the Musée d'Orsay plans to

re-exhibit over 30 of Monet's works in its Impressionist gallery.

Displayed alongside works by contemporary Impressionist painters such as

Renoir, Sisley, and Pissarro, this arrangement will allow visitors to appreciate

Monet's masterpieces from a broader perspective.

What's more, these two museums each offer a distinct charm.

✔️ Musée de l'Orangerie

→ Monet's iconic large-scale <Water Lilies> murals.

✔️ Musée d'Orsay

→ A diverse collection of Monet's works, including <Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pond>, <Woman with a Parasol>,

and <Poppy Field>.

Therefore, on the days the special exhibition is running,

it's highly recommended to combine visits to the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay.

✅ Especially when it comes to art and museums,

where there are so many artworks, and each painting holds a unique story and interpretation,

it's incredibly beneficial to listen to the explanations.

That's why I strongly, strongly recommend opting for a self-guided audio tour or a guided tour!

Musée de l'Orangerie + Musée d'Orsay Tour

You'll find many tour packages that combine the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay, or even

the Louvre Museum, as a trio of destinations.

If you plan to visit multiple places, it's a great idea to compare prices for combo tickets!

✅ Musée de l'Orangerie (Closed Tuesdays)

Mon, Wed - Sun 9:00 - 18:00

✅ Musée d'Orsay (Closed Mondays)

Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 9:30 - 18:00

Thu Late Opening 9:00 - 21:45

Please note that tours for the Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée d'Orsay are not available on Sundays,

and excluding their respective closing days, the available tour dates are

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – a total of 4 days.

⚠️ Be sure to keep this in mind when planning your Paris itinerary!

I found out that Bombom Tour, which I used for my Louvre Museum tour,

also offers combo tours!

Personally, I was so incredibly satisfied with my Louvre tour, hehe.

If I were to bring my parents along,

I think I'd definitely choose Bombom Tour again!

↓ Click here to read more about my Bombom Tour (purchased with my own money)! ↓

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TourLive Self-Guided Tours

For the Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée d'Orsay,

I opted for TourLive's self-guided tours.

As I was planning my Paris trip,

I noticed that tickets, day trips, and museum tours were adding up quite a bit...

So, I thought, 'Let's save where we can!' and made the most of TourLive! *.*

Just like me, you can listen to explanations for each of Monet's Water Lilies,

revisit them, or examine them up close in detail.

The freedom to explore at my own pace was absolutely fantastic! *.*

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Learn more about the Musée de l'Orangerie self-guided tour

For the Musée d'Orsay, since it was my second visit,

instead of taking a full tour,

👉 I used TourLive to specifically select and learn about only the artworks I wanted to see and hear explanations for.

While the availability of explanations depends on TourLive's updates, some artworks have guides and some don't,

I could use it without any inconvenience since all the famous pieces had guides.

The Musée d'Orsay is truly massive,

so if it's your first visit and you go for self-guided exploration,

you might get a little confused with the flow. Personally,

I highly recommend taking a guided tour there.

The Musée d'Orsay itself offers audio guides for rent,

but I discovered that quite a few artworks aren't covered by them!

I used their audio guide on my first visit, but honestly,

if you're going to pay for that, TourLive is a much better option.

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See more about the Musée d'Orsay self-guided tour

The reason I strongly recommend visiting the Musée d'Orsay alongside the Orangerie is because, well, the Orsay

actually has more Monet works! LOL.

✔️ The Orangerie features Monet's iconic Water Lilies,

✔️ While the Musée d'Orsay houses other masterpieces like:

▪️Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pond

▪️Woman with a Parasol

▪️Poppy Field

You can see these famous works all in one place, allowing you to delve even deeper into Monet's artistry.

How to Get More Out of TourLive

🌟 Here's a pro tip! 🌟

Paris boasts a wealth of historically rich tourist attractions beyond its art galleries and museums, like the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, the Palace and Gardens of Versailles,

Opéra Garnier, Notre Dame, and Sainte-Chapelle, just to name a few!

🚫 However, visiting all these places solely through guided tours is just impossible!

That's why I explored Paris with the TourLive Paris All Pass!

Louvre Museum 👉 Tour Booking

Musée de l'Orangerie 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

Musée d'Orsay 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

Palace and Gardens of Versailles 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

Arc de Triomphe 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

Montmartre 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

Giverny 👉 TourLive Self-Guided Tour

For every single attraction, I made sure to activate TourLive first!

Hahaha!

Even just listening to a little bit of the tour while sightseeing, something that might otherwise just be a building looks completely different and feels so much more special!

~$93 → ~$50

If I had booked each of these places individually, the total cost would have been around ~$88, but with the Paris All Pass, it's available for just ~$50!

What's even better is that it can be used by up to 2 people, bringing the cost down to just ~$25 per person!

That means you could be saving around 40% of the cost!

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Learn more about the Paris All Pass

Monet's 100th anniversary exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and will be a truly special exhibition.

If your trip to Paris overlaps with this period,

the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay

must be added to your itinerary!

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▪️ If it's your first time visiting a museum, or if you want detailed explanations of the artworks 👉 Guided Tour

▪️ If you prefer to focus on specific artworks and explore more freely 👉Self-Guided Audio Tour

If you're planning a trip to Paris between autumn 2026 and early 2027, be sure to include this Monet 100th anniversary exhibition in your itinerary :D

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