Paris is a hyper-active cultural capital. The City of Light lives to the rhythm of oneexhibition after another, much to the delight of enthusiasts. But let's face it, when it comes to surprising Parisians of all ages, the capital is a champion. In Paris, you can discover exhibitions that take the art of staging to new heights. From immersive projections to sensory adventures, not forgetting wacky interactive works, there's plenty to do.
That's why we've put together a list of the most exciting exhibitions of the moment and those yet to come. A chance to get off the beaten track, escape into immersive scenography and discover a different view of our world. Whether in well-known museums or through more underground concepts, these exhibitions are sure to make you sit up and take notice. They're an original way of looking at art - and at our world! So, are you ready for these ultra-planing, immersive experiences? Get out your diaries, immersive exhibitions are here!
Science Show « Let There Be Light! »: a science show at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Sponsored - The Science Show "Let There Be Light!" blends experiments, illusions, and humor at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris on 18, 24 and 25 October 2026, starting at 3 p.m. [Read more]
Dive into Planète Océan, the immersive exhibition by Atelier des Lumières.
L'Atelier des Lumières invites us on a voyage into the marine world with the immersive exhibition Planète Océan. Dive into the ocean depths starting October 16, 2026. [Read more]
Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere. [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Tropical autumn, palms, treasures and secrets: the outdoor exhibition at the Jardin des Plantes
The National Museum of Natural History presents an immersive nature experience, nestled in the Grandes Serres at the Jardin des Plantes, from October 15 to November 23, 2026. The exhibition, entitled "Tropical Autumn: Palms, Treasures and Secrets," is now on view in Paris. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: a free exhibition of art and design by Charles Zana in an 18th‑century venue
On the occasion of Art Basel Paris 2026, architect and designer Charles Zana opens the doors to his new Paris venue with Something Else, an exhibition that blends art, furniture, and installations, to be showcased from October 21 to 25, 2026. [Read more]
Thoiry Wild Lights 2026-2027: follow in the footsteps of Pachamama
Thoiry Wild Lights returns to WOW Safari Thoiry in the Yvelines for a 9th edition titled In the Footsteps of Pachamama: a nocturnal route of nearly 3 km and more than 3,000 illuminated sculptures, from October 17, 2026 to March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Le Large on Île Seguin: Moteur Imaginaire opens to the public for free this weekend.
Le Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, opens its doors for free on October 17 and 18, 2026, with pre-registration, hosting Moteur Imaginaire, an exhibition where Renault’s collection intersects with today’s artists until March 7, 2027. We went to check out the venue and here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.
The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now! [Read more]
Tiny Lives: the Centre Pompidou’s Panthéon exhibition unfolds
The Tiny Lives exhibition takes over the entire nave of the Panthéon, in Paris's 5th arrondissement, from September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027. About thirty artists from the Centre Pompidou's collections tell the stories of anonymous lives, at the foot of the nation’s great figures. Discover the images from this show that let you rediscover the monument in a different light. [Read more]
Lady Liberty: the Museum of Arts and Crafts tells the story of the statue's construction in an immersive exhibition
The Museum of Arts and Crafts takes visitors behind the scenes of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, with the immersive, digital exhibition Lady Liberty, on view from September 22, 2026 to August 1, 2027. [Read more]
Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.
Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar. [Read more]
10,000 years of culinary travel: the free exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Centre
From September 11 to November 10, 2026, the Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting the free exhibition "10,000 Years of Culinary Journey." Through an interactive tour that blends historical artifacts and technology, discover the millennia-old story and rituals of Chinese cuisine in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Paradox Museum Paris: more than 90 immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you. [Read more]
This medieval troglodyte castle in Val-d'Oise hides a giant dragon.
A giant dragon in a troglodyte medieval castle? That's what you'll be able to see during La Vie de Château, the château's contemporary art exhibition at Château de la Roche-Guyon in the Val d'Oise, running from June 20 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music
The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium. [Read more]
This steel giant is one of the wildest curiosities in Île-de-France, and you can visit it — reviews & photos.
In the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt woods, a strange steel creature awaits walkers. Monumental, immersive, and framed by cultural events, this extraordinary work invites visitors to a surprising and transportive artistic pause in Essonne. It reopens for a new season on Sunday, April 4, 2026. [Read more]
Following in the footsteps of dinosaurs: an immersive exhibit at the Great Gallery of Evolution at the Museum
Step into the shoes of paleontologists and embark on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. This engaging and immersive educational exhibition will be on display from July 16, 2026, through January 2028. [Read more]
Clovis’s World: The Interactive Exhibition Where You’re the Hero at the Val d’Oise Archaeological Museum
The Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum invites you to step into a historic journey — an interactive adventure where you become the hero, tracing the footsteps of King Clovis. Running from February 14 to November 1, 2026, this immersive and highly engaging exhibition promises an unforgettable experience. [Read more]
La Maison des Histoires: an immersive place to marvel at with the whole family, at Bastille
From July 9, 2025, the Maison des Histoires will open its doors in the Bastille district, allowing the general public to immerse themselves in the imaginary world of children's books from l'école des loisirs. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]
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]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
In the Light(s), Season 3: the program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation.
The EDF Foundation is launching a new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, a blend of exhibition and dance performances. Season 3 runs from 4 November 2026 to 31 January 2027; discover the program. [Read more]
Korea, the kingdom of the scholars: a historic and immersive exhibition at the Cernuschi Museum
The Cernuschi Museum invites us to Korea for its upcoming exhibition on the yangban, the kingdom’s literati across the centuries, opening on 20 November 2026, featuring ancient masterpieces, period furniture, and costumes. [Read more]
The Hidden Treasures of the Nasrid Alhambra: An Exhibition in the Heart of Granada at the Arab World Institute
From November 24, 2026, to May 16, 2027, the Arab World Institute will take you on a journey to the Alhambra of the Nasrid sultans. Through an immersive experience and the display of extraordinary works of art, the exhibition revives the lost grandeur of Muhammad V's reign. [Read more]
A free, immersive exhibit explores the 1867 Universal Exhibition and the evolution of photography in Paris
Dive into the heart of the 1867 World's Fair through the lens of photography, from November 25, 2026, to February 22, 2027. Experience this engaging and free exhibit at the National Archives, offering an immersive journey into this historic event. [Read more]
Oli's Imaginary Museum: the immersive and sensory exhibition by the artist at the Grand Palais
Oli, the iconic figure of the rap scene, makes his Grand Palais debut in an intimate artistic odyssey. Immerse yourself in a sweeping sensory and sonic journey where the artist reveals the backstage workings of the creative mind, starting December 2, 2026. [Read more]
Jules Verne, the writer's fantastical worlds come to life at the Atelier des Lumières
Embark on a voyage to the center of the Earth, a round-the-world journey in 80 days, or an expedition ten thousand leagues under the sea... from the Atelier des Lumières. The writer Jules Verne and his fantastical universe invite themselves in, for an immersive experience that will make dreamers of both the young and the old. [Read more]
