A new day! It’s Saturday, April 5. Since it’s the weekend, there seems to be more traffic in Paris, and we are running a bit late for our reserved time. We used our museum pass; however, this museum requires a reservation. We have about a 15-minute buffer, but there’s no quick way for our Uber to drop us off, so we had to run to the entrance. Thankfully, we made it with just one minute to spare!

We adored this museum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The history is fascinating, and the layout is simple and inviting.

Quick Facts

We decided to rent the audio guide. Remember to bring headphones or earbuds! The items were well organized, and the information added to our visit. We started on the bottom level and then worked our way up. The cafe was a great midway point to rest and have brunch. The cafe is right beside the gift shop with many lovely things to buy that represent the art you’ve interacted with during your visit. Keep in mind, the museum is closed on Tuesdays.

The Family Area at Musée de l’Orangerie is accessible year-round during museum opening hours. For children aged 0-12 and accompanying adults, the Family Area offers a chance to take a break and enjoy a sensory-based and creative experience of the artworks in the Musée de l’Orangerie collection. Designed to introduce our youngest visitors to art and critical observation, this free-access area offers a unique approach through a variety of activity centers focused on experimentation, touch, and play, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all visitors.

Their website has amazing resources, including podcasts and videos!

We purchased the cutest children’s book from the gift shop that highlights the art and the history.

We left by way of the beautiful gardens!

Our next post will be our adventure to Versailles! So many wonders and discoveries! We can’t wait to share!