One Membership,
Two Museums.
In Support of the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie
Photo: © AFMO
Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2024
Mission
American Friends Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie (AFMO) is a non-profit organization with a mission to raise public awareness and financial support for the Musée d’Orsay and its sister institution, the Musée de l’Orangerie. AFMO provides critical support for the museums’ special exhibitions, education programs, conservation efforts, and gallery improvements.
Since its founding in 2009, AFMO has nurtured French-American friendship and partnerships in the arts on behalf of the two museums.
Highlights
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Projects
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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Provenance and Restitution: Supporting Research
AFMO has committed to supporting provenance research at the Musée d’Orsay for the next five years.
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Events
Raising awareness is at the heart of AFMO’s mission.
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Holidays at the Orsay
AFMO supports Holidays at the Orsay, a bilingual program for budding artists and art amateurs, to be held during school holidays, summer break included.
A floral décor inspired by Sargent’s Jardin du Luxembourg painting, celebrating his wonderful colour palette of reds and pinks. Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2025
HIGHLIGHTS