What makes it 86% Solo-Friendly: The compact galleries, audio guides, free first Sunday, and tranquil Monet rooms let a solo guest linger or finish fast, while cloakroom and seating make the art-focused visit easy.
Why 1.5-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to view major galleries without rush.
Marvel at Monet’s Water Lilies:
Circle the two oval rooms displaying eight of Monet’s large-scale murals.
Tip: Stand back in the center for the full panoramic effect and avoid peak hours for quiet.
Join the ‘Masterpieces, Monet to Picasso’ guided tour:
Learn stories behind key works by Monet, Picasso, Matisse and more.
Tip: Book in advance online to ensure a spot in the English-language group.
Use the adult audio guide:
Listen to expert commentary on ten key Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.
Tip: Download the museum app before your visit to avoid onsite queues.
Visit during Friday Late-Night:
Enjoy extended opening hours until 9 pm with fewer visitors.
Tip: Arrive after 6 pm for a reduced evening rate and smaller crowds.
Summer months can be crowded; choose early mornings or late Fridays for quieter visits.
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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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Museum entry | EUR 12.5 |
Adult audio guide | EUR 5 |
Guided tour | EUR 10 |
Coffee at the café | EUR 6 |
Total Estimated | EUR 33.5 |
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