Family area

A dive into the watery ambiance of the Water Lilies

The Family Area was designed to meet the various needs of families, with play, relaxation, drawing, reading and listening to stories, for various age groups, from infants to adolescents. The setting is directly inspired by Claude Monet’s Water Lilies and his garden in Giverny.
Beyond the colors, there are numerous references to the painter’s environment, and to the use of aquatic motifs. tables in the shape of water lilies; a textured floor that reproduces the reflection of circles in the water; benches with cushions forming ripples.
 

Various activity centers, for ages 2 and up and ages 5 and up

Touch-based activities are offered throughout the area.
Experiment as a family on the subject of Claude Monet’s Water Lilies and a selection of artworks from the Orangerie collection on the theme of figures.
Use your senses: observe, touch and listen.

A reading corner

Together you can discover the various play and educational resources revolving around the Orangerie’s collection.

Sound nooks

Immerse yourself through sound in the museum’s artworks by listening to the podcasts Promenades imaginaires and other audio creations.

Workshops

Continue your immersion in the works of art at the Musée de l'Orangerie through the eyes of the duo Zim&Zou. Using materials created by the designers, these workshops invite you to create and compose your own paper water lilies.

Open during museum opening hours:

• Weekends
• Public holidays
• During the school vacations (all France zones).

Freely accessible, on presentation of a museum entry ticket. Limited to available space.