For art lovers and the curious of all kinds, Paris is a true paradise: with its many museums and art venues, the capital is bustling with activity every day! There's never a dull moment: there's always a new, exciting, innovative, immersive exhibition to entertain and educate.
At the start of 2024, we have already been able to discover some incredible exhibitions on fashion, sport, travel, contemporary art, photography, architecture, music, history, fun, free and unusual exhibitions...
What other surprises await us over the next six months? To find out, take a look at our selection of not-to-be-missed exhibitions for the second half of the year. We've got some great artistic events lined up for you! So take a look at your next cultural outings, in Paris and Île-de-France.
Cheval en majesté, at the heart of a civilization: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of the horse, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [Read more]
Danser, the exhibition for swinging with family and friends at the Cité des Sciences
From July 2, the Cité des Sciences turns on the "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser. [Read more]
Laura Figueroa in Versailles for an equestrian art exhibition during the 2024 Olympics!
Laura Figueroa is a horse-lover who has made horses her icons, and has been sculpting them for 30 years! The Mexican artist will present her vibrant and captivating bronze horse sculptures in a solo exhibition in the intimate Halle à la Farine, near the famous Château de Versailles. From July 29 to August 4, 2024! [Read more]
Surrealism: the exceptional exhibition celebrating 100 years of the movement at the Centre Pompidou
A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism. [Read more]
Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese, the Italian exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Musée Jacquemart-André reopens its doors in September 2024: to mark the occasion, the museum is showing Masterpieces from the Galerie Borghèse from September 6, 2024 to January 30, 2025. [Read more]
Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! a new exhibition at the immersive Grand Palais
Frida Kahlo as you've probably never seen her before! Discover the exceptional exhibition Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris, a unique immersion in the life and art of the global icon, from September 18, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Explore her diary, her friendships with the great artists of her time, and her extraordinary creativity! [Read more]
Yves Saint Laurent's flowers: the exhibition for fashion and nature lovers at the YSL Museum
Small, large, pink, yellow, white: all Yves Saint Laurent's flowers are on display in the Yves Saint Laurent Museum's new exhibition, on view from September 20, 2024 to May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Arte Povera: an exhibition on the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce
Arte Povera is exhibited at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to March 24, 2024. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement through a collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures. [Read more]
Exhibition on the Grands Magasins Parisiens at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
At the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, a fantastic exhibition on the fascinating history of Parisian department stores is taking shape. From October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, you can learn more about their architecture and evolution since the Second Empire. [Read more]
Trompe-l'œil, a head-turning exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Artists play with our senses: discover the art of trompe-l'œil, with the Musée Marmottan-Monet's playful and unusual exhibition, on view from October 17, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
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]
Mon ours en peluche, the adorable family exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs
Every child has had a teddy bear! This timeless toy is the subject of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, from December 4, 2024 to June 22, 2025, which is both family-friendly and nostalgic, for young and old alike! [Read more]
We hope you've made a note of all these great events in your diary! To tide you over until the exhibitions begin, here's another selection of the must-see exhibitions of the moment. Enjoy your visit to the museums and art venues of the Paris region.
