A Weekend in Paris
Thursday, October 22 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Photo: Thomas Dudin, October 2025
In celebration of the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie, AFMO invites all members, patrons and friends to join and partake in its upcoming benefit Weekend in Paris.
From October 22 to October 25, 2026, guests will be invited to a selection of exclusive events, private visits, and behind-the-scenes tours celebrating art, savoir-faire, and art de vivre. Highlights will include private viewings of the Musée d’Orsay’s autumn 2026 exhibitions, including the Musée de l’Orangerie’s autumn exhibition Monet and Time.
The celebratory gala evening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, will feature private viewings of the Orsay’s autumn exhibitions, Mary Cassatt. The Choice of Independence and Auguste Bartholdi. Liberty Enlightening the World, as well as an exclusive cocktail in the Orsay’s iconic nave, and an elegant dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s team.
For highlights from the 2025 Gala, please click here.
Save the Date
Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2025
Registration to the Gala weekend will open in March. The full weekend program will be available in June, and registrations to private tours, experiences and events will open in July. Guests will be able to choose from a menu of activities and experience, subject to availability.
Exclusive registration access for members at or above the Benefactor level.
The AFMO benefit Weekend in Paris and Gala evening are annual fundraisers in support of the Orsay and Orangerie museums in Paris. Tickets will include a tax-deductible donation to AFMO dedicated to helping projects and programs at both institutions: the amount will be specified in the registration form. The goods and services portion is not tax-deductible.
Registration
Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2025