Museum Tour - Monet to Matisse: French Moderns

Experience French modernism in all its glory with our museum tours at the Portland Art Museum. The Alliance Française invites you to explore this exhibition with Elene Zedginidze, in French or English (perfect for those starting their French learning journey), tailored for intimate group experiences. Advance registration is required for the scheduled tours listed below. The registration fee includes both the tour and the museum entry fee. Scroll down to register. 

A few of the tours have reached maximum capacity. Please register your name on the waitlist, as we are endeavoring to arrange an extra tour on 6/22 and 8/24 afternoon.

Tours available for booking

• Saturday 6/22 10:15 AM - 11:10 AM in French | Sold Out - Waitlist Available
• Saturday 6/22 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM in English with some French | Sold Out - Waitlist Available 
• Saturday 8/24 10:15 AM - 11:10 AM in French | Sold Out - Waitlist Available
• Saturday 8/24 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM in English with some French | Sold Out - Waitlist Available

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About the exhibition

This summer, the Portland Art Museum hosts this extraordinary exhibition, sourced from the prestigious European art collection of the Brooklyn Museum. Featuring approximately 60 masterpieces, the exhibition delves into the heart of French modernism from the 19th to the 20th century. 

From Impressionism to Surrealism, witness the evolution of art through the works of iconic artists like Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas.

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About our guide-conférencier

Elene Zedgindze holds a Master of Arts in Museum Education and Cultural Studies from the École du Louvre. As a licensed guide-conférencier, Elene has led audiences of all ages through French museum tours before moving to US. Upon arriving in Portland, Elene contributed as a docent at the Portland Art Museum. Since 2018, she has been sharing her passion for art history by teaching classes in art history at the Alliance Française.

Discount

Portland Art Museum members have the option to receive a $5 discount. Please remember to bring your valid membership card for check-in at the tour. To apply the discount during checkout, use the code PAMMember.