Admirers of Claude Monet and his work or Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in general certainly can't miss visiting the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris, France. Officially the Musée Marmottan Monet, this significant art museum boasts the world's largest collection of Claude Monet artwork and one of the most complete collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
The Marmottan Monet Museum houses Monet's famous 1872 Impression, Sunrise, as well as hundreds of paintings by other renowned Impressionist artists such as Morisot, Caillebotte, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley, and Rodin. See how these Impressionist masters play with light and color through the use of oils, pastels, and watercolors in their artistic masterpieces.
The museum's prestigious collection of Monet's paintings leads you through the life and career of the founder of the Impressionist movement and allows you to follow how his art evolved throughout the years with your own eyes. Additionally, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that draw international audiences.
You can find the Marmottan Monet Museum in a 19th-century mansion in Paris' lavish 16th arrondissement (administrative district), found less than 10 minutes by car from the Eiffel Tower. It is also located adjacent to the Jardin du Ranelagh, a lovely landscaped park you can stroll through before or after your visit.
