As the year draws to a close, it's time to take stock: it's been a year rich in discoveries and emotions! The museums, galleries, monuments and art venues of Paris and theÎle-de-France region have spoiled us with exceptional events and exhibitions that have made us dream. The good news is that the coming year promises to be just as beautiful.
Theyear 2024 alsoholds many surprises and great events for all art lovers in Paris. We took a closer look at the programming of Parisian museums, and we weren't disappointed! Journeys, retrospectives, immersive exhibitions, history, painting, photography, sculpture... There's something for everyone.
Have we piqued your curiosity? Here's a sneak preview of all the exhibitions and events we'll soon be able to enjoy.
Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art: April 2 to 7, 2024
Art Paris : April 4 to 7, 2024
Nuit des Musées: May 18, 2024
All-Nighter: June 1, 2024
Heritage Days: September 21 and 22, 2024
Journées nationales de l'architecture : October 2024
Paris+ by Art Basel: October 18 to 20, 2024
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]
Fashion icon: MEP pays tribute to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in an exhibition
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie unveils a totally new exhibition dedicated to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, to be discovered from February 28 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
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]
Insert coin: the Monnaie de Paris's playful arcade exhibition
With a coin in hand, plunge into the colorful world of arcades, with the Insert Coin exhibition, presented at the Monnaie de Paris from March 1 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Henry Cros, Sculpteur et Dessinateur exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, photos
Henry Cros, 1840-1907 exhibition: discover the work of the visionary sculptor, ceramist, glassmaker and draughtsman at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, from March 6 to May 26, 2024. An unprecedented plunge into 19th-century art. From wax modelling to the invention of pâte de verre sculpture, we plunge into the artist's evolution through time, discovering works never before shown. [Read more]
Robert Ryman exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie: a retrospective tribute to a singular artist
Conceptual and minimalist works, fascinating paintings: Robert Ryman is at the heart of the Musée de l'Orangerie's eponymous exhibition. On view from March 6 to July 1, 2024. [Read more]
Taste of the Renaissance, a collectors' exhibition unveiled at Hôtel de la Marine
The Al Thani Collection at Hôtel de la Marine presents "A Taste of the Renaissance", an original exhibition organized in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum, from March 6 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
T'ang Haywen, a Chinese painter in Paris, the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled, photos
The Musée Guimet is devoting a major retrospective to the painter T'ang Haywen, a major figure in 20th-century Chinese art. From March 6 to June 17, 2024, don't miss the exhibition tracing the development of this contemporary artist. [Read more]
Match, design and sport: a behind-the-scenes look at sport at the Musée du Luxembourg
Victory sometimes comes down to a few things... Like a well-designed shoe. The Musée du Luxembourg looks at the links between sport and design, with the exhibition "Match", on view from March 13 to August 11, 2024. [Read more]
Paolo Roversi: the fashion photographer reveals himself in a new exhibition at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera pays tribute to the great fashion photographer Paolo Roversi with an exceptional retrospective of his 50-year career, on view from March 16 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
Imperial silks for Versailles, an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Château de Versailles
In this exceptional exhibition dedicated to Napoleon's silk order for the Château de Versailles, discover a set of never-before-used, like-new textiles in the Grand Trianon at Versailles. [Read more]
Il était une fois les stades, the sports exhibition at the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
What better city than Paris for an exhibition on stadiums? Stade de France, Parc des Princes, Pierre de Coubertin... so many sports venues that host matches throughout the year, deconstructed in length and breadth at the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, from March 19, 2024. [Read more]
Le monde comme il va: the monumental contemporary art exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce
The Bourse de Commerce organizes a monumental exhibition, a true love letter to contemporary art, with Le monde comme il va, to be discovered from March 20 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]
Van Eyck exhibition at the Musée du Louvre: rediscovery of La Vierge du chancelier Rolin
The Musée du Louvre presents a remarkable exhibition on the restoration of Van Eyck's La Vierge du chancelier Rolin. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, Aile Sully, 1st floor, Salle de la Chapelle. [Read more]
Vertiges, the exhibition that challenges our senses at the Bourse de Commerce
Artists at the Bourse de Commerce take us on a dizzying artistic spiral, with the Vertiges exhibition, on view from March 20 to September 23, 2024. [Read more]
Jean Hélion: the pioneer of abstraction unveiled in a retrospective exhibition at MAM
Discover Jean Hélion, the French painter who imported abstract art to the United States, in an exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne from March 22 to August 18, 2024. [Read more]
The Tiepolo exhibition at Beaux-Arts de Paris
Something to delight art lovers... Les Beaux-Arts de Paris invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled Tiepolo: Invention and Virtuosity in Venice, from March 22 to June 30, 2024. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Giambattista Tiepolo and his sons, through an exceptional collection of drawings and etchings celebrating the Venetian artistic genius of the 18th century. [Read more]
Paris 1874, inventing Impressionism: the Musée d'Orsay's major exhibition
In 1874, the first Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris. The Musée d'Orsay looks back at this innovative art and its great masters, in a new exhibition on view from March 26 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
Gold, silver and bronze: the Monnaie de Paris tells the story of the Olympic medal
La Monnaie de Paris revisits the history of the Olympic medal with the D'or, d'argent et de bronze exhibition, on view from March 27 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou: a major exhibition on the master of modern sculpture
He left his mark on art history with his original and fascinating sculptures: the Centre Pompidou dedicates an exhibition to the artist Constantin Brancusi, from March 27 to July 1, 2024. [Read more]
Is Paris burning? exhibition at the Musée de la Libération de Paris
The Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled Paris brûle-t-il? The Story of a Film, on view from March 27 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Luxe de Poche: the very, very chic exhibition at Musée Cognacq-Jay
Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to September 29, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures! [Read more]
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]
At stake! Artists and sport: the muscular exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Boxing, horse riding, rowing... Sportsmen and women also serve as muses for artists. The Musée Marmottan-Monet invites us to discover the exhibition En Jeu! Artists and Sport, from April 4 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Metal" exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris: tickets now on sale
Extreme music at the Philharmonie de Paris! The famous hall nestled in the 19th arrondissement of Paris is hosting the "Metal" exhibition from April 5 to September 29, 2024. It's an opportunity to find out more about this musical genre, which continues to attract so many fans! We tell you all about it. [Read more]
La Trêve, the exhibition at Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica, takes us back to the Ancient Games
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 8, 2024, offering a unique journey through photographs and textiles inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. [Read more]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Olympism, a modern invention: the art and sport exhibition at the Musée du Louvre
The Musée du Louvre is gearing up for the Olympic Games, with a brand-new, sporting exhibition. From April 24 to September 16, 2024, discover "Olympism, a modern invention, an ancient heritage". [Read more]
Duels, the exhibition that plunges us into the art of combat at the Musée de l'Armée
The Musée de l'Armée tells us about the art of fencing through the exhibition "Duels, l'art du combat", on view from April 24 to August 18, 2024. [Read more]
A la table des mousquetaires exhibition: History and gastronomy meet at the Château de Vincennes
Discover the gastronomic habits and customs of France in the Grand siècle, with the exhibition A la table des mousquetaires, at the Château de Vincennes from April 24 to July 10, 2024. [Read more]
Victor Hugo s'escrime: the exhibition at the Maison de Victor Hugo takes us to the heart of the fight
With sword or pen, Victor Hugo fought many battles. Discover them in the Victor Hugo s'escrime exhibition, presented from April 30 to September 15, 2024 in the writer's house, Place des Vosges, Paris. [Read more]
L'atelier rouge: Matisse's masterpiece honored in Fondation Louis Vuitton exhibition
Discover Matisse's masterwork, L'Atelier rouge, in an exhibition never seen before in France, presented at the Fondation Louis Vuitton from May 7 to September 9, 2024. [Read more]
Formes et couleurs, a tribute to Ellsworth Kelly at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
To mark the centenary of Ellsworth Kelly's birth, the Fondation Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the abstract artist with the exhibition Forms and Colors, on view from May 7 to September 9, 2024. [Read more]
Géricault's horses: a tribute to the famous painter, at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Musée de la Vie Romantique celebrates the bicentenary of Théodore Géricault's death, with a themed exhibition presented from May 15 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]
Rayon jouets, a playful exhibition for children of yesterday and today at Hangar Y
Hangar Y takes us into the world of toys, with an ultra-playful exhibition to discover from May 18 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The good news is that you don't have to choose: you can see all these exhibitions over and over again! A wonderful year awaits us in the museums of Paris.