Exhibitions and expositions in Paris
Dive into the realm of art and culture with our thoughtfully curated list, last updated on December 22nd, 2025.
Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection
Exhibition: Minimal
Until: January 19th, 2026 (6 days remaining.)Description:
The Bourse de Commerce features an exhibition on minimal art. See pieces from the Pinault Collection and other collections, highlighting the movement's progress since the 1960s.
Carnavalet Museum
Exhibition: The People of Paris: 1926-1936
Until: February 7th, 2026 (25 days remaining.)Description:
Explore Paris's history through detailed resident records from the 1920s and 1930s. Learn about the people, their jobs, families, and neighborhoods from a century ago.
Cernuschi museum
Exhibition: China: Traces of the Past
Until: March 15th, 2026 (61 days remaining.)Description:
Visit this exhibition to see ancient inscriptions on stone and bronze, found by scholars and archaeologist monks. You will also see a mix of calligraphy, painting, and stamping from 19th-century China.
Château de Chantilly
Exhibition: Golden Books: Treasures from the Book Cabinet
Until: January 26th, 2026 (13 days remaining.)Description:
The gilded bindings in the Book Cabinet are being restored. See the unique decorations in the Duc d'Aumale's princely library.
Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Exhibition: Neighborhoods of Tomorrow
Until: March 29th, 2026 (75 days remaining.)Description:
The "Neighborhoods of Tomorrow" exhibition presents the outcomes of an international study on transforming urban neighborhoods sustainably. The exhibition highlights ten key sites in France.
Exhibition: Paris 1925: Art Deco and Its Architects
Until: March 29th, 2026 (75 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine to understand the impact of the 1925 Exposition on modern decorative arts and architecture. See exhibits located between the Grand Palais, the Invalides, and the Alexandre III Bridge.
Exhibition: Mute: Fabienne Verdier
Until: February 16th, 2026 (34 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine to see around forty paintings by Fabienne Verdier. These pieces are displayed alongside the medieval architecture collection.
Exhibition: Chromoscope
Until: February 16th, 2026 (34 days remaining.)Description:
"Chromoscope" presents 23 large paintings from private collections and foundations. See color field and post-painterly styles from 1955 to 1992.
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Exhibition: Jardiner
Until: July 12th, 2026 (180 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie's exhibition on modern gardening. See how today's gardening addresses environmental, social, and health issues.
Exhibition: Dance
Until: June 28th, 2026 (166 days remaining.)Description:
Danser invites children aged 4 and over, as well as adults, to explore dance as participants and spectators. The tour features dynamic and contemplative dance installations, videos and interactive activities.
Exhibition: Dogs and Cats
Until: June 28th, 2026 (166 days remaining.)Description:
Discover how dogs and cats see the world and understand their actions. This exhibition, backed by the Fondation Adrienne et Pierre Sommer, provides valuable information in a light-hearted manner.
City of Paris Museum of Modern Art
Exhibition: Otobong Nkanga
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (40 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris hosts Otobong Nkanga's first solo show in Paris. See her paintings, installations, and performances focused on the connection between people and the land.
Exhibition: George Condo
Until: February 8th, 2026 (26 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is organizing, in collaboration with the artist, the most significant exhibition to date of George Condo’s work. A painter, draftsman, and sculptor, George Condo has created a unique pictorial world, drawing inspiration from a profuse visual culture spanning Western art history, from the Old Masters to the present.
Dalí Paris
Exhibition: Dalí x Rubinstein: Crossed Illusions
Until: January 30th, 2026 (17 days remaining.)Description:
Dalí Paris presents "Dalí x Rubinstein – Crossed Illusions," featuring pieces by Salvador Dalí and Patrick Rubinstein. Visit the museum in Montmartre to see this art collection.
Disneyland Paris
Exhibition: Disney: Tales of Magic
Until: December 31st, 2026 (352 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Disneyland® Park starting January 10, 2025, for a nighttime show. Enjoy classic and new stories brought to life.
Fondation Louis Vuitton
Exhibition: Gerhard Richter
Until: March 2nd, 2026 (48 days remaining.)Description:
The Foundation showcases the works of Gerhard Richter, a German painter born in Dresden in 1932. The exhibition covers his career from his early days in Düsseldorf to his current life in Cologne.
Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
Exhibition: Deserts
Until: April 19th, 2026 (96 days remaining.)Description:
The Deserts exhibition showcases the extreme environments of deserts and polar regions. Learn about the unique survival strategies of organisms in these harsh conditions.
Hôtel de la Marine
Exhibition: Joyaux Dynastiques
Until: April 6th, 2026 (83 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition showcases jewelry connected to historic figures like Empress Catherine II of Russia and Queen Victoria. You will see pieces that highlight their power and personal connections.
La Monnaie de Paris
Exhibition: Human Species / Fides
Until: March 8th, 2026 (54 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée de la Monnaie de Paris features an installation by the artist duo gethan&myles. This piece, created in collaboration with La Chorba, provides a thought-provoking look at social issues.
Louvre Museum
Exhibition: Drawings by the Carracci
Until: February 2nd, 2026 (20 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Palazzo Farnese in Italy, home to the French Embassy. Inside, you will see a gallery with paintings by Annibale Carracci, his brother Agostino, and their pupils.
Exhibition: Jacques-Louis David
Until: January 26th, 2026 (13 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition features an artist's work through six political regimes and the French Revolution. View pieces like a part of *Le Serment du Jeu de Paume* from the Louvre and the original *Marat assassiné* from Brussels.
Maison de Balzac
Exhibition: The Fiery Paths of Creation
Until: March 15th, 2026 (61 days remaining.)Description:
Art appreciation has evolved since the 17th century. Today, people often focus on the success and beauty of an art piece or performance, without considering the extensive preparation behind it.
Maison Victor Hugo
Exhibition: Hugo Decorateur
Until: April 26th, 2026 (103 days remaining.)Description:
At the Maison de Victor Hugo, you can view collections showcasing Victor Hugo's decoration work. Preserved items highlight this aspect of his creativity.
Musée Bourdelle
Exhibition: Magdalena Abakanowicz: The Thread of Existence
Until: April 12th, 2026 (89 days remaining.)Description:
See the contemporary sculptures and textile art by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. Visit the major exhibition of her works at the Musée Bourdelle in France.
Musée Cognacq-Jay
Exhibition: Agnès Thurnauer
Until: February 8th, 2026 (26 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition features contemporary works by Agnès Thurnauer and 18th-century art. See how modern pieces relate to and reinterpret historical artworks.
Musée de l’Armée
Exhibition: Nicolas Daubanes: A Contemporary Artist
Until: May 17th, 2026 (124 days remaining.)Description:
Visual artist Nicolas Daubanes showcases his sculptures, drawings, and photographs at the Musée de l'Armée. You can see how his works connect with the museum's exhibits on the history of conflicts.
Exhibition: Women MPs in 1945: From the Shadows to the Hemicycle
Until: March 8th, 2026 (54 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition honors France's first female MPs. You will see objects and documents that show their parliamentary work and efforts toward equal political representation.
Musée de l’Homme
Exhibition: Mummies
Until: May 25th, 2026 (132 days remaining.)Description:
Discover the history and significance of mummification from different cultures in this exhibition. See mummified individuals and learn about the various practices used.
Musée de l’Orangerie
Exhibition: Michel Paysant: See Monet
Until: January 26th, 2026 (13 days remaining.)Description:
Michel Paysant creates art by collaborating with different fields, combining unrelated genres. He has developed a drawing technique that records his eye movements.
Exhibition: Berthe Weill: Avant-garde Gallery Owner
Until: January 26th, 2026 (13 days remaining.)Description:
In 1901, Berthe Weill opened a gallery at 25 rue Victor-Massé in the Pigalle district. She supported both well-known and lesser-known avant-garde artists of her time.
Musée de Montmartre
Exhibition: School of Paris: Marek Roefler Collection
Until: February 15th, 2026 (33 days remaining.)Description:
Learn about the "École de Paris," a group of foreign artists who settled in Montmartre and Montparnasse before World War I. See how these artists shaped Paris as a major art center.
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Exhibition: Dragons
Until: March 1st, 2026 (47 days remaining.)Description:
You will learn about 5,000 years of Asian dragon history in this exhibition. The display is created with input from the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan.
Exhibition: Amazonia: Indigenous Creations and Futures
Until: January 18th, 2026 (5 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition highlights perspectives from the indigenous communities of Amazonia. Discover a different view of this region that goes beyond common stereotypes.
Musée Jacquemart-André
Exhibition: Georges de La Tour
Until: January 25th, 2026 (12 days remaining.)Description:
See the work of painter Georges de La Tour at the Musée Jacquemart-André. This exhibition features his rare and distinctive pieces known for their strong contrasts.
Musée Marmottan Monet
Exhibition: L’Empire du Sommeil
Until: March 1st, 2026 (47 days remaining.)Description:
This event looks at how sleep is shown in secular and religious art. Learn about the science, philosophy, and psychoanalysis of sleep and its impact on art.
Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet
Exhibition: Manga: A True Art Form!
Until: March 9th, 2026 (55 days remaining.)Description:
This winter, manga takes over the Musée Guimet. See your favorite characters in a special exhibition across all three floors of the museum.
Musée national Picasso-Paris
Exhibition: Guillermo Kuitca: Chapel
Until: November 29th, 2026 (320 days remaining.)Description:
Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca has an installation in the chapel of the Hôtel Salé at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. The walls feature criss-cross lines, creating what Kuitca calls "cubistoid painting."
Exhibition: The Collection: Revoir Picasso
Until: March 12th, 2026 (58 days remaining.)Description:
On March 12, the Musée National Picasso-Paris will reopen its three-story collection to the public, following a year of celebrations and a standout exhibition honoring artist Sophie Calle.
Exhibition: Philip Guston: The Irony of History
Until: March 1st, 2026 (47 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris will host an exhibition on Philip Guston's work. You will see drawings inspired by Philip Roth's *Our Gang* and paintings satirizing President Nixon's administration.
Exhibition: Raymond Pettibon: Underground
Until: March 1st, 2026 (47 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris is showing seventy drawings and a dozen fanzines by American artist Raymond Pettibon. You can see Pettibon's unique works and viewpoints.
Musée Rodin
Exhibition: Rodin: Free Drawings
Until: March 1st, 2026 (47 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition showcases over 70 drawings from the museum's collection by Rodin. You will see his early works and mature pieces that demonstrate his techniques and use of color.
Musée Zadkine
Exhibition: Zadkine Art Deco
Until: April 12th, 2026 (89 days remaining.)Description:
In 2025, the Musée Zadkine will show over 90 pieces, including sculptures, objects, and furniture. You can learn about Ossip Zadkine's connections with major decorators from the 1920s and 1930s.
Opéra Garnier
Exhibition: The Palais Garnier: 150 Years of a Legendary Theater
Until: February 15th, 2026 (33 days remaining.)Description:
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier by visiting the special exhibition. View a collection of paintings, drawings, posters, photos, books, manuscripts, costumes, and more that tell the story of the theater.
Palace of Versailles
Exhibition: 1725: Native American Allies at the Court of Louis XV
Until: May 3rd, 2026 (110 days remaining.)Description:
The Château de Versailles and the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac showcase an exhibition on Amerindian allies at the court of Versailles. Learn about the 18th-century ties between France and North America's indigenous nations.
Exhibition: The Grand Dauphin: Son of a King, Father of a King, but Never a King
Until: February 15th, 2026 (33 days remaining.)Description:
The Château de Versailles has an exhibition about the Grand Dauphin, Louis de France, the eldest son of Louis XIV. See nearly 250 works that tell the story of this prince who never became king.
Palais Galliera
Exhibition: Weaving, Embroidering, Embellishing: The Crafts & Trades of Fashion
Until: October 18th, 2026 (278 days remaining.)Description:
Starting December 2025, visit the Palais Galliera for a series of exhibitions on Parisian fashion. See how fashion roles and techniques have evolved from the 18th century to today.
Panthéon
Exhibition: Robert Badinter: Justice at Heart
Until: March 8th, 2026 (54 days remaining.)Description:
See Eric Fottorino's experiences with anti-Semitism during WWII and his stance against the death penalty. Learn about his family's heritage and his political work.
Petit Palais
Exhibition: Pekka Halonen
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (40 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Le Petit Palais to view a collection of works by Finnish painter Pekka Halonen. Enjoy a retrospective showcasing his art and unique style.
Exhibition: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Until: January 25th, 2026 (12 days remaining.)Description:
Jean-Baptiste Greuze was a prominent figure in 18th-century French art. His work was highly regarded by the public, critics, and top art collectors of his time.
ZooSafari de Thoiry
Exhibition: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages
Until: March 8th, 2026 (54 days remaining.)Description:
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages features a Mexican Día de los Muertos theme this year. Walk a 3 km path to see nearly 3,000 light sculptures and hear matching sounds.