Musée de l'Orangerie

Paris, France

Crowds and quieter times

The museum advises that the Water Lilies rooms can be crowded; if it is busy, visitors can look for a quiet place and staff will guide them.

From the museum's official website (checked on 2026-11-10). Source 1

Paris, France

Opening hours	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 09:00–18:00 (galleries close 17:45) Fri 09:00–21:00 (late opening until 21:00 every Friday during exhibition periods, otherwise 09:00–18:00; reduced rate from 18:00)
Closed	Tuesdays; 1 May, the morning of 14 July, and 25 December.
Last entry	17:15 (Friday late opening: 20:15)
Admission	General admission (online) EUR 12.5 General admission (at the museum) EUR 11 Discounted admission (at the museum only) EUR 8.5 Friday night (online) EUR 10 (EUR 8.50 at the museum) Enfant et Cie (online) EUR 10: up to 2 EU-resident adults accompanying a young person under 18 (EUR 8.50 at the museum) Combined Musée d'Orsay + Orangerie (at the museum only) EUR 20 Under 18 free Aged 18–25 EU citizens / non-EU nationals resident in the EU over 3 months free (proof of identity required)
Free entry	Free for under-18s; 18–25-year-old EU citizens or non-EU nationals living in the EU for over 3 months; disability/priority card holders plus 1 companion; and Pass Education holders. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month (online time-slot booking mandatory).
Booking	Entry is by time slot, and booking in advance is recommended.

Hours and prices can change. Please check the official website before you go. (Checked on: 2026-11-09)