Can I take photos at the Musée Marmottan Monet?

Yes, without flash, in the permanent collections. Impression, soleil levant, the Water Lilies, Berthe Morisot, the Empire rooms: everything can be photographed, provided the flash is turned off. Tripods are not allowed. In temporary exhibitions, photography is sometimes restricted depending on the lenders: a sign at the entrance of the rooms specifies this.

Permanent collectionsPhotos allowed, no flash

FlashProhibited

TripodProhibited

Temporary exhibitionsSometimes restricted, check the sign

Best lightingThursday evenings, empty room

What's allowed

Photos without flash in all rooms of the permanent collection, including the underground Monet room. The guards watch for flash, not the camera. A phone is enough, and the late paintings, with their reds and oranges, photograph better than you'd think because they have no glass. The room layout is on what to see at the Marmottan.

What's not allowed

Flashes everywhere. Tripods everywhere. And, depending on the exhibitions, photography in the temporary galleries when works loaned by other museums or collectors prohibit it. This is indicated at the entrance to the rooms—just read the signs. The rest of the visit is unaffected.

A tip for viewing

Don’t take photos right away. Look at Impression, soleil levant up close for five minutes, then from a distance, and take the photo afterward. The painting is small, and the photo won’t capture what it conveys from afar. To get an empty room in your shots, come on Thursday after 6:30 p.m., as explained in the best time to visit. On Saturday afternoons, you’ll be photographing shoulders.

Our tip

In the underground room, step back to the opposite wall to photograph the large Water Lilies: up close, you only see streaks of color, and it's from a distance that the water emerges. Your eye does the same thing as the lens.

The motif after the paintings

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Frequently asked questions

Can I photograph Impression, soleil levant?

Yes, without flash, as with the entire permanent collection. The painting and its room are described on Impression, soleil levant.

Are photos allowed in the temporary exhibitions?

Sometimes only. It depends on the lenders and is displayed at the entrance of the rooms. Exhibitions are included in the ticket, see how much the museum costs.

What is the best time to photograph the empty rooms?

Thursday after 6:30 PM, or Tuesday and Wednesday at opening time. See the best time.