John Singer Sargent. "In The Luxembourg Gardens," 1879. ©Philadelphia Museum of Art
Join us to discover the Gothic masterpieces, heritage homes, and legendary vineyards of Reims and Champagne.
Claude Monet. "Nymphéas bleus," circa. 1916-1919 (détail). ©Musée d’Orsay, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmidt
Claude Monet. "La Gare Saint-Lazare," 1877. ©Musée d’Orsay, dist. GrandPalaisRmn / Patrice Schmidt | Jules Chéret. "Bal du Moulin rouge," 1889. ©Bibliothèque nationale de France
Paul Cézanne. "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe," between 1876 et 1877 © GrandPalaisRmn (musée d'Orsay) / Herve Lewandowski | Hans Hartung. "T1982-H31, 1982" © Collection: Fondation Hartung-Bergman © Hans Hartung / Adagp, Paris 2025
©Musée d’Orsay
Register today for the 2025 benefit Weekend in Paris, featuring an elegant dinner in the heart of the Musée d'Orsay | Image ©François-Xavier Watine
Join us on June 11 for AFMO's annual Springtime Open House | Image ©François-Xavier Watine
Highlights
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Museum Projects: contributing to the present and future of both museums
All year long, AFMO accompanies and supports the Orsay and Orangerie Museums in their projects, from art and educational projects to newly refurbished welcome spaces.
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Patron Pass Tours: sharing insightful art moments
Raising awareness is at the heart of AFMO’s mission. To share and enhance unique art moments with its patrons, the foundation hosts members-only events every month (from September to July), such as private tours of exhibitions at the Orsay and the Orangerie and offsite visits in Paris and in the U.S.
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Art History Lectures: understanding art within the historical context
Each online lecture focuses on art history movements, trends, events or characters that are relevant to the periods covered by both the Orsay and the Orangerie.
The lectures bring new insight on these amazing times of political, economic, social and cultural changes.
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Seasonal Events: celebrating the two museums
AFMO hosts seasonal “rendez-vous” to discover and enjoy art, heritage and art de vivre at its best. These events by invitation only are open to members, patrons and guests. They participate in AFMO’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie.
A monochromatic décor inspired by Caillebotte’s white canvas and a flavorful menu inspired by his palette of colors. Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2024
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