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
Paris 1874, inventing Impressionism: our photos from 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. We went along for the ride... [Read more]
Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou: the exhibition about the father of contemporary sculpture, our photos
He left his mark on art history with his original and fascinating sculptures. From March 27 to July 1, 2024, the Centre Pompidou is dedicating a rich and beautiful exhibition to the artist Constantin Brancusi. It's an opportunity to (re)discover the diversity of his work, with his sculptures of course, but also his photographs, drawings and films. [Read more]
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]
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]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [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]
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]
Arabofuturs: an exhibition of science fiction and predictions at the Institut du Monde Arabe
Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Grands Décors de Notre-Dame: an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Galerie des Gobelins
Just a few months before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Mobilier National is presenting the work carried out to restore the monument's decor to the public, in a free exhibition from April 25 to July 26, 2024. [Read more]
De pierre et d'eau - Histoires de la fontaine des Innocents exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to the history of the Innocents fountain, entitled De pierre et d'eau, from April 24 to August 25, 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]
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]
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]
Andres Serrano - Portrait of America: the photo exhibition at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol in Paris is devoting an original exhibition to photographer Andres Serrano from April 30 to October 13, 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]
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]
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]
Once upon a time... Wen Na's tales: the exhibition in the Chinese imagination at the Musée en Herbe
Chinese artist Wen Na introduces us to her poetic, mythological world in a new exhibition at the Musée en Herbe from June 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [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.