The March 2027 Exhibitions in Paris and Île-de-France: This Month's Cultural Program

We've all heard of March sleet, but we don't know what unexpected effects it can have: it rains, and you're forced to seek shelter in the nearest building. In Paris, between the many museums and art galleries, there's a good chance you'll find yourself surrounded by paintings during this downpour. To make sure you have a good time, we advise you to take a stroll near the places hosting the most beautiful exhibitions of the moment.

Where to find these exhibitions? To help you plan your upcoming outings in Paris in March 2027, we’ve put together a concise selection of the best exhibitions to see in Paris this month. Fashion, photography, science, luminaries of literature or modern art, free exhibitions, for children... there’s something for everyone.

And if the weather's fine for the whole month? Then it's great: you can walk to the museum and visit the exhibition of your choice without getting wet! All's well that ends well... So, which exhibition are we going to see this month, in rain boots or flowery sandals? All you have to do is choose from our selection.

This month's must-sees:

Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris
Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections. [Read more]

Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.
The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027. [Read more]

Magic Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences: when illusion becomes a scientific experience
The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris hosts Magic, a temporary exhibition devoted to illusions, cognitive biases, and the mechanisms of perception, running from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027. Designed in collaboration with magic companies and cognitive science researchers, this interactive journey, open to visitors aged 9 and up, explores why our brains sometimes fall for tricks. [Read more]

Gustave Fayet at the Louis Vuitton Foundation: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Redon in a landmark exhibition
The Louis Vuitton Foundation is dedicating a major, blockbuster exhibition to Gustave Fayet, a visionary collector and multi-disciplinary creator, from October 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027. [Read more]

Painting exhibitions:

Leonor Fini: the Argentine-born surrealist painter is on display at Paris's Musée d'Art Moderne
Surrealism enthusiasts have a date at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris from March 26 to August 15, 2027 to discover a major exhibition devoted to the Argentine-born painter Leonor Fini. [Read more]

Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris
The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027. [Read more]

Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil
To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter. [Read more]

Fashion exhibitions:

Viktor & Rolf: a fashion‑event exhibition set to open at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in 2027
Sculptural gowns, exaggerated volumes, trompe-l'œil and spectacular silhouettes: the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris dedicates its next major retrospective to Viktor & Rolf from January 28 to July 4, 2027. A chance to discover thirty years of haute couture where fashion waltzes with contemporary art. [Read more]

In 3D! The fashion exhibition that explores technical craftsmanship at the Palais Galliera
Crafting clothes is an art in itself! The Palais Galliera is turning its spotlight on sewing techniques that add volume to our outfits, in an unusual exhibition to be unveiled from December 12, 2026 to October 17, 2027. [Read more]

Medieval Fashion: an exhibition exploring medieval dress at the John the Fearless Tower
At the Tour Jean Sans Peur, medieval life unfolds in the exhibition "La mode au Moyen Âge," on view until March 7, 2027. As the last remaining relic of the Palais parisien des Ducs de Bourgogne, the venue provides a striking setting to explore medieval dress, from silhouettes and accessories to social codes, all enhanced by a rich program of activities and events tied to the exhibition. [Read more]

Look, 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum: A Retrospective Couture Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]

Street art exhibitions:

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]

The Edgar Quinet Creation Market: a free, open-air art gallery
Sponsored - The Edgar-Quinet Creation Market invites you every Sunday in Paris's 14th arrondissement. Painting, sculpture, photography, engraving and ceramics. Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. And what if your stroll led you to meet artists? [Read more]

Contemporary art exhibitions:

Hassan Hajjaj: his colorful portraits of "Rock Stars" on display at the Musée de la Musique
Hassan Hajjaj, the renowned contemporary artist whose work draws on his Moroccan heritage and multiculturalism, unveils his vibrant portraits of "Rock Stars" in an unprecedented exhibition at the Cité de la musique. The show runs at the Musée de la Musique from September 22, 2026 to April 25, 2027, inviting visitors to discover the photographer, stylist, and visual artist's quirky, singular world. For the occasion, the group Acid Arab presents a sound piece that dialogues with the hanging. [Read more]

Divine Light at Saint-Eustache: an art installation will illuminate the alcoves of the church façade in Paris.
Craving a free cultural and artistic outing in the heart of Paris? Starting October 8, 2026 and running through spring 2027, the Saint-Eustache Church in the Halles district will host « Lumière Divine », an original creation by Jiang Qiong Er. [Read more]

Sow Our Resistances: An Activist Exhibition Free to Visit at the Maif Social Club
Contemporary artists imagine fairer, more sustainable futures in the exhibition Semons nos résistances, which is free to visit at the Maif Social Club from 17 October 2026 to 24 July 2027. [Read more]

Mika Ninagawa: The pop, poetic universe of the Japanese artist on display at the Grand Palais
Le Grand Palais invites Mika Ninagawa and her collective of associate creators EiM for an unprecedented European exhibition, titled "Alive with Shadows." From 16 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, discover the pop, poetic world of this leading figure in Japanese visual arts. [Read more]

Girls, adolescence, fashion and rebellion: the multifaceted exhibition at the Grand Palais
Artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers explore the rich, expansive world of girls’ adolescence in the exhibition Girls, opening at the Grand Palais from December 9, 2026 to March 21, 2027. [Read more]

Exhibition Through the Ages: Bulgarian Traditional Costumes
Sponsored - Paris hosts a collection of authentic pieces, testifying to another era and to traditional craftsmanship. Head to the Bulgarian Cultural Institute through November 20, 2026. [Read more]

The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]

Interactive Exhibits:

Artists at the Museum: the National Museum of Natural History marks its 400th anniversary with an exhibition
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris marks its 400th anniversary with a major exhibition blending art, history and science, running from September 23, 2026 to March 7, 2027. Meet the Museum's Artists through the centuries. [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]

The Toy Museum delves into cinema's precursors in a playful exhibition.
Making images move, what incredible magic! The Toy Museum showcases a range of playful devices that predate cinema, in a family-friendly exhibition running from October 7, 2026 to July 4, 2027. [Read more]

AI in Focus: An Educational Exhibition at the Air and Space Museum
Artificial intelligence is at the center of current affairs, but do you really know what it is? The Air and Space Museum offers a clear look at the topic with the exhibition Cap on AI, on view from October 15, 2026 to June 27, 2027. [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]

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]

Back-to-school season in Paris: hands-on museums and family-friendly educational exhibitions
It's back-to-school season: after two months of summer break spent enjoying a bit of intellectual downtime, it's time to hit the books again. On Wednesdays and weekends, educational and hands-on museums are perfect for a family outing with the kids. [Read more]

Back in the Day #3: The exhibition on the origins of color photography at the Cité des sciences
From December 1, 2026 to October 2027, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie presents Machine arrière #3: Autochrome. This exhibition offers a journey through the origins of color photography and the invention of Autochrome, the first commercially available color photographic process at the dawn of the 20th century. [Read more]

Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos
The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times. [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]

The Musée Mallarmé in Vulaines-sur-Seine (77), an enriched tour to discover as soon as possible
In Vulaines-sur-Seine, the Musée Stéphane Mallarmé celebrates its temporary reopening with an exceptional temporary exhibition, on view until July 14, 2025. Nestling on the banks of the Seine, this literary house-museum offers an immersion into the world of the Symbolist poet, between history, nature and art, before closing its doors for an indefinite period. A poetic interlude to be discovered without delay in the Fontainebleau region of Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]

A new exhibition space opens at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace (93)
From June 24, 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace will be offering an enriched tour, including a new exhibition space. [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]

The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]

Le Rambolitrain, model train museum in Rambouillet (78)
In Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, Rambolitrain boasts a unique collection of toy trains, whether miniature or life-size. History, scale models and guided tours: welcome to the temple of the toy train! [Read more]

Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]

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]

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]

The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!
(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898. [Read more]

Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us to no end. "Bio-inspired" takes up residence at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A great introduction to talking about the environment and sustainable solutions with children and grown-ups alike. [Read more]

Exhibitions that transport us:

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]

Gallery of the Five Continents: opening of a new exhibition space at the Louvre Museum
From December 3, 2025, the Gallery of the Five Continents will be open to visitors at the Louvre Museum, offering an opportunity to admire works from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, in a journey that reveals the diversity and dialogue of human creativity across the globe. [Read more]

Free exhibitions in March 2027: the best cultural picks to experience in Paris and Île-de-France
Looking for a great outing this March 2027? Look no further: you’re sure to find something you’ll love in this selection of free exhibitions to see in Paris and Île-de-France! Discover the cultural highlights of the moment. [Read more]

It's a busy schedule, so don't waste any time and head off to the museum! To make sure you don't miss a thing, don't hesitate to consult our guide to Paris museums, free for all all year round !