What makes it 77% Baby-Friendly: Stroller loan, elevator, changing tables and a baby-friendly tour welcome infants, but no dedicated nursing room and the need for silence may strain some caregivers.
Why 1.5-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allow time to enjoy Monet’s Water Lilies and use the sensory play area at a gentle pace.
Monet’s Water Lilies:
Walk around two curved rooms showcasing eight large water lily panels.
Tip: Arrive at opening to avoid crowds and step back for the full panoramic view.
Family Area sensory play:
Soft benches, tactile elements, drawing materials, and story nooks inspired by Monet.
Tip: Visit this zone first for a calm start and let your baby explore textures.
Visite Bébé guided tour:
Short, sensory-based walkthrough focusing on sounds, lights and colors for infants.
Tip: Book your slot online at least one week in advance to secure a spot.
Baby-changing and stroller access:
Two changing tables on level –2 and elevator service for strollers on all floors.
Tip: Pick up a free stroller or carrier from the cloakroom when you enter.
The Family Area opens daily during school holidays and weekends; weekdays tend to be quieter for sensory play.
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S P
Love it. To see the water lily ponds. You can also walk in if you don’t have tickets in advance. It’d be hard to book a few days earlier. But it’s very possible to go without advanced tickets. Don’t be panic but be patient. There will be two separate lines; one with and one without reserved tickets. The people flow so quickly since there are not many room to walk. Don’t worry. The museum is smal...
Tony Dani
Wonderful smallish museum in Paris. The building was especially designed to showcase Claude Monet's large impressionist paintings from his estate in Giverny. They were painted to be shown on the curved walls. The design takes full advantage of the natural lighting. The lower galleries showcase various French artists so the exhibitions will change.
Coral Courtney
There are eight canvases for Monet's water lilies. There is a collection of art in the basement which was primarily not to my taste. There is also a kids activity room and a fairly decent toilet and water bottle filling station. This place was a little bit challenging to get to by cab - but once you're in the park, it's quite pleasant to walk around. I spent about 15 minutes in line with pre-purch...
Chiara Riccioni
very beautiful. quite small in comparison to the others in the city bit there is a lot of beautiful art. there is famous painters but also minor ones. the collection of Monet's Nympheas is fantastic, suggestive, and very unique. its not expensive at all and you dont have to wait much to enter. really recommended
Kit Jan
I can’t put into words how incredible this museum was! I came specifically to see Monet’s work, and it truly blew me away — so serene and moving. Even if you’re not usually into art, I’d still highly recommend a visit. The atmosphere is calming, and there’s something for everyone. They even have a children’s activity area, which is a lovely touch for families, as well as a few other types of art ...
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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Adult museum tickets (2) | EUR 25 |
Visite Bébé guided tour (2 adults + baby) | EUR 24 |
Total Estimated | EUR 49 |
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