Musée des impressionnismes Giverny

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The Musée des impressionnismes Giverny is not only a home for the great artists of Impressionism but also a destination for plant and nature lovers. In the impressively designed garden, over 22,000 plants can be discovered.

By Hannah Gottlieb-Kettl

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Current exhibitions

Impressionist walk

Spring walk through Giverny

This guided walk explores emblematic places and figures of Giverny beyond the museum. The official event page lists sessions on May 10 and June 14 and notes that weather may cause cancellation.

May 10, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026, Village of Giverny

The garden through the seasons

Guided garden walk with the head gardener

On the third Friday of the month, the museum's head gardener leads a one-hour walk through the garden's planted rooms, explaining flowers, varieties, and practical gardening tips. The official page lists May 15 and June 19.

May 15, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026, Museum garden

Friday evening openings

Monet in Giverny: Before the Water Lilies, 1883-1890

The Monet exhibition stays open until 8:00 pm, with last admission at 7:30 pm, for a quieter evening visit. The official nocturnes page lists May 15, May 22, May 28, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, and July 3; the May 29 slot is moved to May 28 because of the piano festival.

May 15, 2026 – Jul 3, 2026, Galleries

Monet in Giverny: Before the Water Lilies, 1883-1890

Current temporary exhibition

This current temporary exhibition looks at Claude Monet's first Giverny years, from his 1883 arrival to the end of 1890, through around thirty works returned to the landscape where they were created. The official page says it reconnects the galleries with the poppies, poplars, meadows, rivers, and shifting weather that shaped Monet's early Giverny paintings.

Mar 27, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026, Galleries

Guided tour of the exhibition

Monet in Giverny: Before the Water Lilies, 1883-1890

Museum mediators lead French-language Sunday tours of the current Monet exhibition at 11:30 and 14:30. The official programme lists dates from May 10 to July 5, with no tour on June 7.

May 10, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026, Galleries

European Museum Night 2026

Free evening programme around the Monet exhibition

The museum's May 23 evening programme combines free admission to the Monet exhibition with a family treasure hunt, guided exhibition visits, two Monet intime reading visits, and the unveiling of the Sur les pas de Monet photo-contest winner.

May 23, 2026 – May 23, 2026, Galleries

Piano Festival

6th edition

This three-day festival runs from May 29 to 31 with Vanessa Wagner in the galleries, Arielle Beck in the auditorium, and Sunday recitals by Gabriel Durliat and Rodolphe Menguy. The official page frames it as an immersive dialogue between piano music and Monet's universe.

May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026, Galleries and auditorium

Rendez-vous aux jardins 2026

Open garden weekend

From June 5 to 7, the museum opens its garden for a free weekend themed around sight, with self-guided visits from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The official programme also lists free guided garden tours on June 5 at 4:30 pm and June 6 at 10:30 am.

Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026, Museum garden

Festival Culturissimo

Éric Génovèse reads La Maison vide

The museum renews its partnership with the Culturissimo festival on June 11, when Éric Génovèse gives a reading of Laurent Mauvignier's novel La Maison vide. The official activities page presents it as a free event organised with the E.Leclerc cultural space in Vernon.

Jun 11, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

École du Louvre student Saturday

Gallery mediation

On June 13, art history students from the École du Louvre offer gallery mediation sessions in the Monet exhibition from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The official listing presents it as a chance to be guided through the galleries.

Jun 13, 2026 – Jun 13, 2026, Galleries

Adult workshop

Flower garden with palette knife

This June 20 workshop introduces palette-knife painting through a flower-garden theme. The official activities page presents it as an adult museum workshop.

Jun 20, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026

Monet correspondence reading

Jacques Bonnaffé

On June 25, Jacques Bonnaffé reads from Monet's correspondence in a 6:00 pm event that the official programme presents as a way to discover the painter through his letters.

Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 25, 2026

Around Giverny

Social life in the villages at the end of the 19th century

This free July 2 talk focuses on village social life at the end of the 19th century, extending the local context around Monet's Giverny years.

Jul 2, 2026 – Jul 2, 2026

Lunch on the Grass

Exhibition finissage

To mark the last day of the exhibition, the museum hosts a picnic under the apple trees on July 5 and offers an aperitif while visitors bring their own lunch. The official page also notes free exhibition entry for visitors who arrive in 19th-century costume.

Jul 5, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026, Museum garden

Echoes of Opera

Concert by Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen

This July 5 concert reworks famous opera excerpts for wind quintet, from Don Giovanni to Carmen, in a one-hour museum performance presented with the Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen.

Jul 5, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026, Auditorium

Carte blanche to Daniel Buren: Plantations, in situ works, 2026

Upcoming temporary exhibition

This upcoming summer exhibition brings a new Daniel Buren in situ creation from the garden into the museum galleries. The official page says the installation places his striped visual language in dialogue with the Giverny setting and with works from the museum's collection.

Jul 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026, Museum garden and galleries

4 tips for visiting the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny

Gardens of Giverny | Photo: Unsplash, Ricardo Isotton

Stroll through the garden

The generous garden is designed in sections of different colors and themes. There are numerous places that invite you to admire and linger. Take your time and enjoy the unique atmosphere!

Bee at work | Photo: Unsplash, Krzysztof Niewolny

Stop by

In the middle of the museum garden, you will find the restaurant La Brasserie des Artistes. Here you can enjoy a selection of dishes or your afternoon coffee with a view of the flora and the splendor of the flowers.

Find out in advance about temporary exhibitions

Since the museum opens its doors for special exhibitions and at certain times, it makes sense to inform yourself here before your visit. Some first Sundays and heritage days are free, but the eligible months and visitor categories vary by exhibition.

Extend your visit

Giverny is located in the beautiful Normandie and therefore has much more to offer. Book a tour and check out Monet's House, the Fondation Monet in Giverny, or the medieval city of Rouen as part of your visit. Normandy will enchant you!

Take your time | Photo: Unsplash, Liza Rusalskaya

Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny - Nature meets Art

The Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny was initially opened in 1911 as the American Art Museum. In 1992, the architect Philippe Robert was commissioned to transform the historic building into a new museum. Around the gallery that houses the artists of Impressionism, there is a 2.5 hectare impressive garden on the premises, inviting you to marvel and linger.

Nature-oriented architecture

The commission given to Robert Philippe was not only to redesign the museum, but especially to embed it into the surrounding landscape in a way that the architecture remains almost invisible. Since the nature around the museum is laid out in carefully planned terraces, the architect also designed the museum so that it seamlessly integrates into the terrace landscape from above.

The garden

The Museum's garden, growing since 1992, houses over 22,000 plants in all conceivable colors and shapes. It is the result of collaboration between the museum's architect, Philippe Robert, and the American landscape architect Mark Rudkin, who is known for his outstanding work in the gardens of the Palais Royal. Especially impressive is the blaze of color between April and October.

Great Artists

The Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny in its gallery offers changing exhibitions. In addition to general themes like Flower Power or Impressionism and the sea, individual exhibitions are also dedicated to the great artists of Impressionism, such as Monet or Renoir.

Diligent little bees

To make a statement about biodiversity and to preserve species diversity, bees were settled in the Museum's garden in April 2023. The diligent insects take on the important task of pollinating the numerous fruit trees and flowering plants. Maybe you can snag a jar of honey in the shop during your visit?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The entire museum is accessible to people with disabilities. Wheelchairs can be borrowed for free after prior reservation.

Can I visit the museum with my toddler?

Strollers are not allowed in the museum's gallery. However, you can borrow a buggy for free - but you need to reserve it in advance.

May I bring my dog?

Dogs are not allowed in either the museum or the gardens.

General information

opening hours

The Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny is open daily during its 2026 exhibition periods: March 27 to July 5 and July 17 to November 1. Opening hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, including public holidays, with last entry at 5:30 pm. The galleries are closed July 6-16 for the exhibition changeover and exceptionally on September 4, 2026.

address

Musée des impressionnismes Giverny
99 rue Claude Monet
27620 Giverny

website

Official site: https://www.museedesimpressionnismesgiverny.com

tickets

For the 2026 exhibitions, on-site admission costs €12 for adults and €9 reduced; online adult/reduced tickets are €13/€10 because of handling fees. Admission is free for visitors under 18 and for eligible categories with valid proof. Free-entry dates vary by exhibition: all individual visitors on the first Sundays of April, May, June, October, and November, plus European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20; Eure residents only on the first Sundays of July, August, and September. Audioguides cost €4 on site.

how to get there

The museum is well accessible by public transport. The train line Paris Saint-Lazare - Rouen stops at the station Vernon-Giverny, which is about 6 km from the museum, where you can switch to shuttle buses or take a taxi. Those who are more athletic can rent a bicycle at the station and ride along the bicycle route Seine à Vélo to the museum.
The museum also offers a free parking lot for cars and buses.

Written byHannah Gottlieb-KettlHannah is an enthusiastic globetrotter. Her love of discovering new places has taken her to almost every continent on our planet. Hannah now shares this great passion with the world as a content creator. In her writing, she provides impressive insights and combines her travel experiences with lots of useful tips.

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