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Plan your visit

14 February - 17 May 2009 (Exhibition closed)
Visa Platinum Gallery, Level 4
10am–6pm every day, and until 9pm on Thursdays

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The largest and richest collection of Impressionist paintings ever to come to New Zealand, Monet and the Impressionists is only at Te Papa.

Admission prices

Adult:
Children (5 – 15 years):
Children (under 5 years):
Concessions:
Friends of Te Papa:
Friends – child:
Family
     – 2 adults, 2 children
     – 2 adults, 1 child
     – 1 adult, 2 children
$15
$4.50
Free
$13.50
$12
$3.50

$35
$32
$21.50

Audio guides and tours

Enrich your experience of this memorable exhibition through the words of Monet himself, his fellow artists, contemporary critics, and commentators of today. The audio guide also includes tracks specially designed to introduce children to the world of the Impressionists.

Cost:
$5 for adults, children, concessions, and Friends of Te Papa
$4 for schools and booked groups

Guided tours are not available with this exhibition. However, our Monet events programme features informative fortnightly lunchtime and evening floortalks.

Educator-led school tours are available. Bookings are essential. Please contact our Education Coordinator:
Phone (04) 381 7087
or email reservations@tepapa.govt.nz

Events and symposium

In conjunction with the exhibition, there is an extensive Monet and the Impressionists events programme featuring exhibition curator floortalks, guest speakers, music, panel discussions, and more.
Check the events page for details and locations.
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The Monet symposium takes place on Saturday 21 March. Join noted scholars for a day of illuminating talks on Claude Monet, his contemporaries, and their artistic practice.
> Symposium programme and online registration

Conditions of entry

  • No large bags
  • No sketching
  • No food or drink
  • No photography allowed within the exhibition
  • No use of cellphones

A ticket gives you admission to Monet and the Impressionists for one day.

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Don't miss the audio guides

Audio guide icon
Enrich your experience of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition through the words of Monet himself, his fellow artists, contemporary critics, and commentators of today.
$5 for adults, children, concessions, and Friends of Te Papa
$4 for schools and booked groups

Monet merchandise

Monet and the Impressionists - Exhibition catalogue
Visit Te Papa Store for an extensive collection of exhibition merchandise associated with Monet and the Impressionists. more>

Events series

Maggie at Giverny
The exciting programme of events associated with Monet and the Impressionists features exhibition floortalks, guest speakers, French music, and much more. more>

Impressions of France

La danse à la campagne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1959
In the Ilott Room, Level 4, Impressions of France: French prints 1850–1900 presents a selection of prints from Te Papa's collection, including works by Manet, Renoir, and Pissarro. more>

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation
Combine your visit to Monet with a visit to Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation, an exhibition showcasing more than 300 artworks from Te Papa's collections. Free entry. more>