# AFMO Three Evenings in Paris: opening cocktail at the Musée de l'Orangerie

A fundraising cocktail reception held by the American Friends of the Musées d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie, opening the group's annual Weekend in Paris. Guests get a private viewing of the newly opened *Monet. Painting Time*, which marks the centenary of Monet's death.

- Type: Drinks
- When: Thursday 22 October 2026
- Where: a private location in Paris (the address isn't public)
- Artists: Monet
- Part of: [Paris Art Week 2026](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/paris-2026)
- Event's own page: https://www.aforsay.org/three-evenings-in-paris
- On Art Week Guide: https://artweekguide.com/events/afmo-three-evenings-in-paris-opening-cocktail-at-the-musee-de-l-orangerie

## From the organiser

Fundraising cocktail reception of the American Friends of the Musées d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie (AFMO), opening its annual Weekend in Paris with a private viewing of the newly opened exhibition Monet. Painting Time, marking the centenary of Monet's death.

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