Is the Musée Marmottan Monet free?
Who enters for free
Children under 7, no formalities required. Under-18s residing in the EEA with ID proving age and residence: a teenager living in France or Germany enters for free, while one from elsewhere does not qualify. People with disabilities may receive a reduced rate or free entry depending on the situation, and it’s best to ask at the reception desk, where staff are familiar with the cases. For everyone, the general price range is on how much the museum costs.
Why no free Sundays
National museums open for free on the first Sunday of the month, but not all, and not all year round. The Marmottan is not a national museum. It belongs to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, which funds it through ticket sales, and this also applies to the Paris Museum Pass, which is not accepted here. I’d rather say this clearly than see families arrive on the first Sunday expecting free entry.
Free museums in Paris, for comparison
The permanent collections of the City of Paris museums are free: the Petit Palais, the Carnavalet Museum, and the Paris Museum of Modern Art. These are great museums, but none have Monet in abundance. For Monet, the three main venues are paid, and the full list is on which museums to visit in Paris.
If you’re coming with EEA teenagers, bring their ID card, not just a photo on your phone. That’s the document that grants free entry.
The day that includes the museum
Frequently asked questions
Is the Marmottan free on the first Sunday of the month?
No. It is a private museum, and the free Sunday for national museums does not apply. See how much the museum costs.
Do children pay?
Not under 7. Under-18 residents of the EEA enter free with proof of eligibility. Tips on visiting with children.
Which museum is free in Paris?
The permanent collections of the City of Paris museums, such as the Petit Palais or Carnavalet. The Marmottan is not one of them. See which museums to visit.