Travelling in Paris: exhibitions that transport us to faraway lands

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on February 15th, 2024 at 02:17 p.m.
There are a thousand and one reasons why we can't travel and see the world. However, this doesn't mean we have to stay stuck at home: many exhibitions take us to more exotic landscapes and make us true globetrotters. Follow the guide!

Are you depressed by the greyness and concrete of Paris? The next vacations are still a long way off, but you need to get away now? Don't worry, we've got the solution! Forget planes, trains or hitchhiking: you don't have to leave Paris to travel and discover new cultures. The capital's museums and art galleries are brimming with magnificentexhibitions that take us from one end of the world to the other.

To escape the gloom and doom that is setting in, there's nothing like a little trip for a change of scenery. The great thing about Paris is that you can immerse yourself in a wide range of cultures, and even change continents in the space of a simple stroll or metro ride. And sometimes, you can even cross the centuries to discover ancient foreign civilizations! Better than magic, it's art.

You don't need a passport or a special vaccination: all you need to travel thanks to museums is a curious mind and wide-open eyes! Let us take you on a journey of discovery, according to the programming of the art venues, and prepare to be amazed. It's even said that some museums offer us journeys beyond our Earth, to the stars... Dare you try it?

Paintings, photos, sculptures, installations...Art transports us across eras and countries, and we travel on a budget! Treat yourself to a cultural world tour, thanks to the museums, art galleries and cultural institutions in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Choose your next destination with this guide, and embark on an artistic world tour.

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Current exhibitions

Upcoming exhibitions

Exposition Mushae à Paris - 20240312 133935Exposition Mushae à Paris - 20240312 133935Exposition Mushae à Paris - 20240312 133935Exposition Mushae à Paris - 20240312 133935 Mushae at Japan's House of Culture: an exhibition of 100 drawings in support of Fukushima
This spring, the Maison de la culture du Japon opens its doors to the solidarity project of Mamoru Yokota, famous illustrator and animator of manga and video games. Entitled "Mushae à Paris", this free exhibition unveils 100 drawings in support of Fukushima and featuring the samurai theme. On view from March 12 to April 6, 2024. [Read more]

Retour d'Asie au Musée Cernuschi - IMG 5622Retour d'Asie au Musée Cernuschi - IMG 5622Retour d'Asie au Musée Cernuschi - IMG 5622Retour d'Asie au Musée Cernuschi - IMG 5622 Contemporary Korean prints: a free exhibition of graphic arts at the Musée Cernuschi
From March 19 to June 9, 2024, the Salle Peinture at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris is exhibiting a small selection of contemporary works from its collection of Korean prints. An opportunity to learn more about this graphic art. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - musée CernuschiVisuels musée et monument - musée CernuschiVisuels musée et monument - musée CernuschiVisuels musée et monument - musée Cernuschi Reflections of Japan at the turning point of modernity: the exhibition of Japanese prints at the Musée Cernuschi
Japanese prints from the Jean and Yvonne Tavernier collection are on show at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris for the installation "Reflets du Japon au tournant de la modernité". On view free of charge from March 26 to June 9, 2024. [Read more]

Exposition Bagdad avec Assassin’s Creed Mirage à l'Institut du Monde Arabe - IMG 4700Exposition Bagdad avec Assassin’s Creed Mirage à l'Institut du Monde Arabe - IMG 4700Exposition Bagdad avec Assassin’s Creed Mirage à l'Institut du Monde Arabe - IMG 4700Exposition Bagdad avec Assassin’s Creed Mirage à l'Institut du Monde Arabe - IMG 4700 Baghdad exhibition with Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Institut du Monde Arabe - our photos
When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to November 10, 2024, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage. [Read more]

Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière, l'exposition à la Conciergerie. - IMG20240209125529Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière, l'exposition à la Conciergerie. - IMG20240209125529Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière, l'exposition à la Conciergerie. - IMG20240209125529Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière, l'exposition à la Conciergerie. - IMG20240209125529 A journey through stone and light: the Conciergerie's magnificent photo exhibition unveiled
Photographer Ahmet Ertuğ lets us admire exceptional monuments through his photographs, presented in the exhibition "Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière", to be discovered at the Conciergerie from February 9 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]

Les Orientalistes, l'exposition de l'Atelier des Lumières qui nous fait voyager en Orient - photos - IMG20240208102659Les Orientalistes, l'exposition de l'Atelier des Lumières qui nous fait voyager en Orient - photos - IMG20240208102659Les Orientalistes, l'exposition de l'Atelier des Lumières qui nous fait voyager en Orient - photos - IMG20240208102659Les Orientalistes, l'exposition de l'Atelier des Lumières qui nous fait voyager en Orient - photos - IMG20240208102659 Les Orientalistes, the Atelier des Lumières exhibition that takes us on a journey to the Orient - photos
The mysteries of the Orient await you at the Atelier des Lumières: join Ingres, Delacroix, Vernet and many others in this groundbreaking exhibition on view from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]

L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846 Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition unveiled in images
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]

Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952 Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey at the IMA - photos
Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to June 9, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. [Read more]

Ken Domon à la Maison de la Culture du JaponKen Domon à la Maison de la Culture du JaponKen Domon à la Maison de la Culture du JaponKen Domon à la Maison de la Culture du Japon Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris: two new, free exhibitions not to be missed this winter
Calling all fans of Japanese culture! This winter, the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris is offering two new exhibitions free of charge. From February 13 to March 9, 2024, follow in the footsteps of Fukushima, then from March 12 to 30, take a surprising plunge into the discovery of illustrator Mamoru Yokota's "Mushae" project. [Read more]

« Le Québec, l’automne en majesté », une exposition gratuite à Bercy Village« Le Québec, l’automne en majesté », une exposition gratuite à Bercy Village« Le Québec, l’automne en majesté », une exposition gratuite à Bercy Village« Le Québec, l’automne en majesté », une exposition gratuite à Bercy Village "Quebec, autumn in majesty": a free exhibition at Bercy Village
Quebec autumn on display in Paris! From January 18 to April 15, 2024, Bercy Village will be exhibiting thirty photographs by National Geographic France, showcasing this beautiful Canadian province at the height of autumn. [Read more]

Avatar, la voie de l'eauAvatar, la voie de l'eauAvatar, la voie de l'eauAvatar, la voie de l'eau The Art of James Cameron, the retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 3, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]

Le musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de Vicq MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]

Objectif mer, l'exposition autour du 7e art à découvrir au musée de la Marine - nos photos - IMG20231207112202Objectif mer, l'exposition autour du 7e art à découvrir au musée de la Marine - nos photos - IMG20231207112202Objectif mer, l'exposition autour du 7e art à découvrir au musée de la Marine - nos photos - IMG20231207112202Objectif mer, l'exposition autour du 7e art à découvrir au musée de la Marine - nos photos - IMG20231207112202 Objectif mer, the 7th art exhibition at the Musée de la Marine - our photos
For its first exhibition since reopening, the Musée de la Marine invites us on a voyage into the world of cinema. Discover the exhibition "Objectif mer : l'océan filmé", from December 13, 2023 to May 5, 2024. [Read more]

Visions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - jardin musée du Quai BranlyVisions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - jardin musée du Quai BranlyVisions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - jardin musée du Quai BranlyVisions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - jardin musée du Quai Branly Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: a mystical exhibition by the Musée du Quai Branly
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]

Visions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - IMG20231113152748Visions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - IMG20231113152748Visions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - IMG20231113152748Visions chamaniques : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly qui nous transporte en Amazonie - IMG20231113152748 Visions chamaniques: the Quai Branly museum's sensory exhibition takes us to Amazonia
When the spiritual world inspires Peruvian artists... The Musée du Quai Branly invites you to discover Visions chamaniques, an unusual exhibition on view from November 14, 2023 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]

Enquête à Madagascar : nos photos de l'exposition immersive ultra ludique de l'Aquarium tropical - IMG20231113104547Enquête à Madagascar : nos photos de l'exposition immersive ultra ludique de l'Aquarium tropical - IMG20231113104547Enquête à Madagascar : nos photos de l'exposition immersive ultra ludique de l'Aquarium tropical - IMG20231113104547Enquête à Madagascar : nos photos de l'exposition immersive ultra ludique de l'Aquarium tropical - IMG20231113104547 Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition
Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]

Explorer l'infiniment - nos photos de l'exposition au musée des Arts et Métiers - image00026Explorer l'infiniment - nos photos de l'exposition au musée des Arts et Métiers - image00026Explorer l'infiniment - nos photos de l'exposition au musée des Arts et Métiers - image00026Explorer l'infiniment - nos photos de l'exposition au musée des Arts et Métiers - image00026 Explorer l'infiniment, the exhibition exploring unknown worlds, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
From October 17, 2023, the Musée des Arts et Métiers invites you to discover the fascinating world of exploration, from the abyss to space and the study of our planet. Embark on a special adventure, following in the footsteps of the great explorers from the Musée des Arts et Métiers! [Read more]

Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940 Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]

Fantaisies Animales, l'exposition gratuite dans le verre de Murano, au Musée du Grand SiècleFantaisies Animales, l'exposition gratuite dans le verre de Murano, au Musée du Grand SiècleFantaisies Animales, l'exposition gratuite dans le verre de Murano, au Musée du Grand SiècleFantaisies Animales, l'exposition gratuite dans le verre de Murano, au Musée du Grand Siècle Fantaisies Animales, the free Murano glass exhibition at the Domaine de Sceaux
Discover original Murano glass pieces, free of charge, at the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle in Sceaux, from October 13, 2023. As fragile as they are beautiful, these sculptures take the form of real-life animals! [Read more]

Europa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à Paris Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Sponsored - Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]

Le Château d'Auvers sur Oise et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise et sa collection permanente sur les Impressionnistes Van Gogh, the last journeys: the anniversary exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. This autumn, the château is organizing a special exhibition focusing on his final travels. [Read more]

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Japan National Stadium, Kengo Kuma.Japan National Stadium, Kengo Kuma.Japan National Stadium, Kengo Kuma.Japan National Stadium, Kengo Kuma. Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, the exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
What happens to Olympic buildings once the Games are over? The Maison de la culture du Japon takes us on a journey in the footsteps of these monumental infrastructures, with the exhibition Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, on view from May 2 to June 29, 2024. [Read more]

Visuel Maison de la culture du Japon - 20240312 134629Visuel Maison de la culture du Japon - 20240312 134629Visuel Maison de la culture du Japon - 20240312 134629Visuel Maison de la culture du Japon - 20240312 134629 Reflections of Nature: free photo exhibition at the House of Japanese Culture
New free exhibition to be discovered in the lobby of the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris, from May 7 to June 1, 2024. Once again, the Japanese cultural center invites us to take a journey through Junji Takasago's photographs, which pay tribute to the beauty of nature! [Read more]

Astérix, le voyage immersif à l’Atelier des Lumières Astérix, le voyage immersif à l’Atelier des Lumières Astérix, le voyage immersif à l’Atelier des Lumières Astérix, le voyage immersif à l’Atelier des Lumières Asterix, the immersive journey, coming soon to the Atelier des Lumières
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]

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