Painting, sculpture, video, installation... In May, admire what you like! The museums, art galleries, monuments and châteaux of Paris and the Île-de-France region are unveiling a host of beautiful exhibitions for you to enjoy without moderation.
What a pleasure to be able to take part in all these cultural outings, in the beautiful Paris sunshine (the editorial team is not responsible for bad weather), in the beautiful museums and art galleries of the capital and Île-de-France! And since May is often a time of long weekends and public holidays, we've got all the time in the world to visit these exhibitions!
Now all you have to do is choose your next cultural outing from our selection below. So, where do we start?
Andres Serrano - Portraits of America: the photo exhibition at the Musée Maillol - promo
The Musée Maillol in Paris is devoting a groundbreaking exhibition to photographer Andres Serrano from April 27 to October 20, 2024, for a look at America as you've never seen it before! Tickets open on April 17! [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]
Fashion Faux Parr: Martin Parr's free photo exhibition in an Île Saint-Louis gallery
Fashion through the singular eyes of Martin Parr is what awaits you until May 26, 2024 at Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière. Head to the Île Saint-Louis to discover a free exhibition retracing 25 years of fashion photography imbued with the artist's realistic, kitsch and arch-color aesthetic. [Read more]
Metal at the Philharmonie de Paris: the major exhibition dedicated to extreme music, our photos
Extreme music comes to 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 a huge following. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
At stake! Artists and sport: a muscular exhibition unveiled 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]
The Art of James Cameron, the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 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]
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]
Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos
Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024. [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris
Tutankhamun, the Pharaonic immersive experience, unveils. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful escape game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette, until June 30, 2024. [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]
When the city takes to the Games: nomadic fan zones on show at the Cité de l'architecture
To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Mini Maousse microarchitecture competition asked students to design nomadic fan zones, to be discovered at an exhibition at the Cité de l'architecture, from March 20, 2024. [Read more]
Art Singulier at Halle Saint Pierre: our photos of the L'Esprit Singulier exhibition in Paris
La Halle Saint Pierre invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled L'Esprit Singulier, from March 12 to August 14, 2024. Explore the prestigious Treger Saint Silvestre Collection, a jewel of art brut and singulier, through the works of 86 artists. [Read more]
A committed exhibition, "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité", at Transfo - Emmaüs Solidarité
70 years after Abbé Pierre founded Emmaüs, Transfo, the cultural center housed in an emergency shelter in Paris's 10 th arrondissement, is dedicating its new exhibition to social struggles and the songs that support them. Popular anthems, avant-garde, B-sides, parody covers, melodic electro... come and listen to this protest playlist that crosses borders, struggles and styles, from March 15 to May 18, 2024! [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]
Invader Space Station: the not-to-be-missed XXL street art exhibition unveiled
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the stars... Or almost! Street-artist Invader invites us to his space station, an original street-art exhibition to be discovered from February 17 to May 5, 2024 in a Parisian building. [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]
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]
Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition takes over a house in urban nature mode
Attention street-art fans, the Colors Festival is back! This time, the collective is investing in the Ile-de-France region, and we're off to Champigny-sur-Marne to discover a forgotten house, which will be brought back to life in color from February 10 to June 2, 2024. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take possession of the premises. [Read more]
En amour, the immersive, interactive installation at the Philharmonie de Paris
Take part in a unique, interactive and immersive experience, with the installation En amour, presented at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 9 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Les magiciens du cinéma: Enghien-les-Bains plunges us into the world of special effects
Discover the fascinating world of special effects and visual effects, with the free exhibition "Les magiciens du cinéma", organized at the Enghien-les-Bains art center, from February 2 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
In the Seine: an exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine
The Archeological Crypt presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is entertaining, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, until the end of the year. [Read more]
Neo-materialities: an exhibition combining art and AI at Cube Garges
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of futuristic art with the Néo-matérialités exhibition at Le Cube Garges from January 12 to July 27, 2024. Fusing art, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, this immersive exhibition invites you to explore the new frontiers of our relationship with the environment. Featuring works by renowned artist-researchers such as Sabrina Ratté and Donatien Aubert, Néo-matérialités is a not-to-be-missed sensory adventure for fans of futuristic art and innovative technologies! [Read more]
Aura, a sound and light show that illuminates the Dôme des Invalides - photos and video
Alerte, a new immersive show, arrives in Paris. From September 22, 2023, we'll be discovering Aura at the Musée de l'Armée, a sound and light show with video mapping that highlights the Dôme des Invalides. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
Tamara Kostianovsky exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Discover Tamara Kostianovsky's first major retrospective in France at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris from April 23 to September 22, 2024. This immersive exhibition reveals the artist's singular creations, in which memory, violence and the symbiosis between man and nature come together in unique sculptural works. Immerse yourself in a universe where artistic upcycling comes to life, inviting us to reflect on our relationship with the world and with existence! [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the Cité de l'architecture: our photos of the monumental exhibition
The Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine and the Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the contracting authority for the restoration project, invite you to discover the exhibition Notre-Dame de Paris - Des bâtisseurs aux restaurateurs. On view from February 15, 2023 to June 2, 2024, this exhibition looks back at the history of the cathedral's construction, the current worksite with its constraints and fantastic discoveries, and presents the restored works and sculptures that will join the cathedral for its opening in 2024. [Read more]
LEGO: The Art of the Brick, the exhibition returns to Montparnasse - our photos
LEGO fans, children at heart, discover Nathan Sawaya's incredible exhibition, The Art of the Brick, which is back in Paris, in Montparnasse to be precise, in the former Galeries Lafayette! This incredible exhibition features over 100 brick sculptures by Nathan Sawaya, on view from December 20, 2023 to at least March 3, 2024 (ticket sales to date). [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Seth se la joue, the playful street-art exhibition is extended at the Musée en Herbe - our photos
From June 8, 2023 to May 12, 2024, we're continuing (and ending) the year in style at the Musée en Herbe, a cultural venue on a child's scale, designed especially for the little ones: in fact, it's Parisian street artist Seth who has made the museum his brand-new playground with a brand-new exhibition dedicated to him, Seth se la joue. [Read more]
Myriam Mihindou: an immersive sound installation at the Musée du Quai Branly
Myriam Mihindou has been invited to take over the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from February 6 to November 10, 2024. For the occasion, the Franco-Gabonese contemporary artist unveils an immersive sound work, conceived in resonance with the collection of musical instruments held by the famous Parisian museum. [Read more]
Prehistomania at the Musée de l'Homme: the rock art exhibition - our photos
A plunge into prehistory through rock art, that's what the Musée de l'Homme in Paris is offering us with Préhistomania, an exhibition-event that runs from November 17, 2023 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]
Visions chamaniques: the Quai Branly museum's sensory exhibition takes us to Amazonia
When the spiritual world inspires Peruvian artists... The Musée du Quai Branly invites you to discover Visions chamaniques, an unusual exhibition on view from November 14, 2023 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
Musée Grévin in Paris: Luc Plamondon joins the collection of illustrious figures
Discover Luc Plamondon, the iconic lyricist, now immortalized in wax at the Musée Grévin to mark the 25th anniversary of Notre Dame de Paris. [Read more]
Crescendo, the monumental installation at Saint-Denis Basilica
Discover "Crescendo", a majestic installation by Stephen Dean, presented by the Centre des monuments nationaux, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis until September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy tour of optical illusions for the vacations!
Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out? [Read more]
Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [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]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the heart of the construction site, the free exhibition under the forecourt in photos
The Notre-Dame de Paris: au coeur du chantier exhibition, which takes place beneath the cathedral's forecourt, is now unveiled. From March 7, 2023, until the monument reopens, discover the work of the hundreds of men and women who are rebuilding the cathedral. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highlights of the titanic construction site, to discover the work of the journeymen and craftsmen, and the challenges of reconstruction. [Read more]
Le Corps en mouvement: when sport and art meet in the collections of the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is showcasing its permanent collections, and linking sport and art with a brand new exhibition: discover "Le corps en mouvement" free of charge from May 15 to November 17 2024. [Read more]
Sport from the sky: the free photo exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village unveiled
The Bercy Village open-air shopping center is hosting a new exhibition from April 18 to September 15, 2024. Artist Edouard Salmon presents "Sport from the sky". [Read more]
Les Jeux en Playmobil: the playful sports exhibition at the Yvelines Departmental Archives
Discover the different sports of the Olympic Games with Playmobil! This fun, free exhibition can be seen from April 20 to June 24, 2024 at the Archives départementales des Yvelines. [Read more]
Gold, silver and bronze: the history of the Olympic medal unveiled at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris revisits the history of the Olympic medal with the exhibition D'or, d'argent et de bronze, on view from March 27 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Olympic Games, mirror of society: free exhibition at the Shoah Memorial - our photos
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner, and many museums are creating exhibitions on the subject, depending on their theme! The Paris branch of the Shoah Memorial is evoking the values and prejudices around sport, in a free exhibition, from March 29, 2024. [Read more]
Figure Libre. Stéphane Ashpool: the designer's free fashion & sports exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Galerie du 19M reveals the new era of sports fashion with the free exhibition: "Figure Libre. Stéphane Ashpool". From March 27 to June 16, 2024, the designer unveils his couture-streetwear universe in a dialogue of fashion, music, photos and video, at the heart of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel art gallery. [Read more]
Marathon, the messenger's race: the Olympic Games exhibition at the Musée de la Poste
Since the dawn of time, running has been used for practical purposes, and in particular as a message carrier, as the Musée de la Poste explains in its new exhibition, which will take place during the Olympic Games! [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, Jean Bouin... 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 20, 2024. [Read more]
Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [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]
Olympic toys: champions march on! Family exhibition at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy
The Musée du Jouet also celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic Games! Discover the "Olympic toys: champions ahead" exhibition from March 13 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
A photo exhibition and sale on breaking, at the Tribe Paris La Défense hotel
Would you like to acquire a previously unpublished sports photo? From March 5 to May 5, 2024, the Tribe Hotel in La Défénse is hosting an exhibition-sale, in partnership with L'Equipe, with free access, but where you can also take a snapshot home! [Read more]
Police and sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps: the Préfecture de Police museum exhibition
From March 7 to September 22, 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police presents "Police et sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps", a free exhibition focusing on sporting practices. [Read more]
Two free photo exhibitions on breaking and skateboarding at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Westfield Carré Sénart shopping center is presenting two sports-related exhibitions, accessible free of charge, until June. On the program: skateboarding and breaking! [Read more]
Réflex 2024: the photo exhibition on sport in Parisian swimming pools in the run-up to the Olympic Games
In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, sports-related exhibitions are multiplying in the capital. Five Parisian swimming pools welcome you to discover an unusual photo exhibition, starting January 26! [Read more]
En garde! From pen to sword: the Dumas family at the Château de Monte-Cristo exhibition
Château de Monte-Cristo showcases fencing and dueling in a brand new exhibition. Discover En garde! From pen to sword from March 1 to June 2, 2024. [Read more]
Athlètes en Jeux: a photo exhibition of Université Paris Cité's best student athletes
It's possible to be a university student and a top-level athlete! Paris Cité wanted to highlight these intellectual athletes during a photo exhibition in the heart of its premises, thanks to exciting portraits, starting January 22, 2024! [Read more]
Soldats sportifs: the photo exhibition on sport in the army at the Musée de la Grande Guerre
For almost a year, the Musée de la Grande Guerre (Great War Museum) will be showcasing sporting practices in the army, with an exceptional free photographic exhibition on the forecourt. [Read more]
La mode en mouvement, the exhibition combining sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera, unveiled in images
The Palais Galliera examines the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition to be discovered from June 16, 2023 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]
Following the waves: the art of Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund at the Swedish Institute
Sponsored - The Swedish Institute presents an exhibition and events featuring images, installations and sculptures by Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. Poetry, readings, a concert, animated objects, movement... Experience the Suivre les ondes season, from March 8 to June 16, 2024! [Read more]
Chroniques de la chair exhibition at La Lison gallery
Discover the "Chroniques de la chair" exhibition at Galerie La Lison from April 25 to May 18, 2024. This not-to-be-missed artistic event brings together thirteen contemporary artists to explore fascinating representations of the human body through painting, sculpture and multimedia. Don't miss the opening on April 25 at 7.30pm. [Read more]
Works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez at Galleria Continua
Contemporary works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez are on show at Galleria Continua in Paris until May 28, 2024. An opportunity to plunge into the artistic worlds of these three artists, whose styles are different but oh so fascinating. [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: visit the private collection of 5,000 works of kinetic art!
The Cherqui Foundation is a veritable museum, housing a private collection of 5,000 works of optical and kinetic art that is open to the general public. The grandson of collector Jean Cherqui organizes guided tours of his grandfather's immense collection. Find out about upcoming dates! [Read more]
Coalition exhibition at Gaité Lyrique
La Gaité Lyrique invites you to discover its new exhibition, Coalition, from April 24 to June 2, 2024. In all, the works of fifty artists await you for an immersion in the links between artistic creation and environmental commitment. [Read more]
Still life exhibition by artist Ivan Arlaud at Sobering Galerie
Sobering Galerie invites you to discover its latest exhibition of still lifes by artist Ivan Arland, entitled Luminous Interiors, from April 6 to May 13, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where tranquility, light and tributes to feminine art intermingle in poetic interior scenes. [Read more]
Présences arabes exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris unveiled, photos
We take you on a tour of the exhibition "Présences arabes. Art moderne et décolonisation, Paris 1908-1988", a unique collection of over 200 works, most of which have never before been shown in France. The exhibition runs from April 5 to August 25, 2024 at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (MAM). [Read more]
Takeru Amano: Japanese neo-pop artist exhibits at Galerie Sato in Paris
Attention neo-pop art lovers! Japanese artist Takeru Amano is exhibiting his work at Galerie Sato in Paris from April 20 to May 12, 2024, for his new personal installation entitled "IMA". [Read more]
Faisons corps: the free exhibition exploring intimacy at the Maif Social Club unveiled
The Maif Social Club is organizing a group exhibition on the body, intimacy and identity. From March 30, 2024 to January 4, 2025, visit Faisons corps free of charge. [Read more]
Liminal Objects: the new free fashion exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark in Paris
Le Bicolore, the contemporary art platform of the Maison du Danemark, is set to host a free fashion exhibition that shakes up codes while celebrating recycling, upcycling and artisanal manufacturing. From March 22 to May 19, 2024, head to the institution, located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées, to discover the works of eight designers from Nordic countries who are redefining the fashion landscape. [Read more]
Le monde comme il va: the contemporary art exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos
The Bourse de Commerce unveils 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]
De(s)rives 2024: an exhibition of contemporary art by craftsmen from the Aligre district of Paris
A journey of contemporary art to be discovered in the homes of artisans in a historic Paris neighborhood. That's what awaits you from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, June 8, 2024 for the new edition of "De(s)rives", an art event offered by the Aline Vidal gallery since 2018. [Read more]
H5 - See the French Touch, the music exhibition at Espace Richaud, Versailles - our photos
An unprecedented dive into the art of cover... The Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its new exhibition, "H5. Voir la French Touch", from March 7 to May 5, 2024. This unprecedented retrospective plunges visitors into the heart of the French Touch's musical and visual revolution, exploring the decisive influence of the H5 collective on this emblematic movement, through a rich collection of iconic works, from album covers to video clips. [Read more]
Following the waves: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Swedish Institute, our photos
Contemporary art invites itself to the Swedish Institute this spring. Visit the famous Scandinavian cultural center in Paris from March 8 to June 16, 2024 to discover the installation "Suivre les ondes" ("Following the waves"). Free of charge, this exhibition features a selection of works by Lars Fredrikson in resonance with those by artists Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. [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]
Mythologies du Poisson Rouge: Maurice Renoma's arty, committed exhibition at the Paris Aquarium
The Aquarium de Paris is giving designer and visual artist Maurice Renoma carte blanche for an immersive exhibition from March 2 to May 3, 2024. Cristobal, the plastic goldfish and Renoma's alter-ego, is the protagonist of this tour. He invites you to follow his adventures through thirty offbeat works scattered between the basins. [Read more]
Coming Soon: our photos from the group show at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new exhibition, Coming Soon, from February 28 to May 12, 2024. Immerse yourself in an artistic reflection on confirmed and probable futures, combining contemporary and historical works! [Read more]
Past Disquiet exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to artists' involvement in the anti-imperialist movement of the 1960s-1980s among oppressed peoples, entitled Passé Inquiet: Musées, Exil et Solidarité (Past Disquiet), from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Dislocations: our photos from the group show at Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo invites the curious to discover one of its group exhibitions, entitled Dislocations, from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Touching the senseless: our photos from the group show at Palais de Tokyo
Healing the mind, putting an end to taboos, putting the human back into the medical world: this is the aim of this exhibition, which explores mental health. The Palais de Tokyo presents Toucher l'insensé, from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Signal at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of Mohamed Bourouissa's intimate exhibition
Mohamed Bourouissa brings us tales of bitterness, in an intimate and poetic exhibition, to be seen at the Palais de Tokyo from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Exhibition at the Gaîté Lyrique: Ukraine, vision(s), our photos
Ukraine, vision(s) is the new exhibition to be discovered at the Gaîté Lyrique, bringing together the MYOP photography collective and the authors of PEN Ukraine for an unprecedented artistic and literary journey through contemporary Ukraine, from February 9 to June 9, 2024. This free, one-of-a-kind exhibition bears witness to cultural and human resistance in the face of current challenges. [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]
Humain Autonome: Déroutes, the car exhibition at MAC-VAL
The MAC-VAL presents Humain autonome : déroute, a group exhibition focusing on the automobile and the motor. On view from April 5 to September 22, 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]
Demain est annulé: the exhibition that questions our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
The EDF Foundation questions our societies and our consumption habits, in a free exhibition. Discover "Demain est annulé", from January 17 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Comic strip exhibition at the Centre Pompidou: Comics on every floor
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover "La BD à tous les étages" at the Centre Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, giving you a rendezvous with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, across every level of this iconic cultural institution. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [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]
Dylan Mooney's Blak Rainbow exhibition at the Australian Embassy
The Australian Embassy invites you to discover Blak Rainbow, the exhibition by artist Dylan Mooney, from November 16, 2023 to May 24, 2024. Immerse yourself in the unique universe of this visionary artist from the Yuwi Islands, who fuses digital art and social issues with a touch of color and commitment. An exhibition that challenges questions of identity, queer love and the representation of First Nations peoples. [Read more]
Stories in color: an exhibition on 350 years of Bulgarian Kilim tradition
Sponsored - For the first time in over a century, authentic Bulgarian kilims from the 19th and 20th centuries will be presented in France at the Galerie de l'Institut Culturel in Paris, organizer of the event. Discover these historic weavings, from Thursday April 18 to June 14. Come and take part in the exhibition opening on April 18 from 6.30pm! [Read more]
Reflections of Nature: free photo exhibition at the House of Japanese Culture
New free exhibition to be discovered in the lobby of the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris, from May 7 to June 1, 2024. Once again, the Japanese cultural center invites us to take a journey through Junji Takasago's photographs, which pay tribute to the beauty of nature! [Read more]
Contemporary Korean prints: a free exhibition of graphic arts at the Musée Cernuschi
From March 19 to June 9, 2024, the Salle Peinture at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris is exhibiting a small selection of contemporary works from its collection of Korean prints. An opportunity to learn more about this graphic art. [Read more]
Reflections of Japan at the turning point of modernity: the exhibition of Japanese prints at the Musée Cernuschi
Japanese prints from the Jean and Yvonne Tavernier collection are on show at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris for the installation "Reflets du Japon au tournant de la modernité". On view free of charge from March 26 to June 9, 2024. [Read more]
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]
Les Orientalistes, the Atelier des Lumières exhibition that takes us on a journey to the Orient - photos
The mysteries of the Orient await you at the Atelier des Lumières: join Ingres, Delacroix, Vernet and many others in this groundbreaking exhibition on view from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition unveiled in images
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]
Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey at the IMA - photos
Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to June 9, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. [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]
Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, the exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
What happens to Olympic buildings once the Games are over? The Maison de la culture du Japon takes us on a journey in the footsteps of these monumental infrastructures, with the exhibition Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, on view from May 2 to June 29, 2024. [Read more]
Objectif mer, the 7th art exhibition at the Musée de la Marine - our photos
For its first exhibition since reopening, the Musée de la Marine invites us on a voyage into the world of cinema. Discover the exhibition "Objectif mer : l'océan filmé", from December 13, 2023 to May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition
Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Explorer l'infiniment, the exhibition exploring unknown worlds, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
From October 17, 2023, the Musée des Arts et Métiers invites you to discover the fascinating world of exploration, from the abyss to space and the study of our planet. Embark on a special adventure, following in the footsteps of the great explorers from the Musée des Arts et Métiers! [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]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the anniversary exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. This autumn, the château is organizing a special exhibition focusing on his final travels. [Read more]
L'enfance du design: an exhibition of nostalgia and design at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou looks at furniture and objects created for children in the 20th century, in a design exhibition to be discovered from April 25 to August 12, 2024. [Read more]
Alaïa/Grès, the fabulous fashion exhibition at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa extended again
The Alaïa/Grès Beyond Fashion exhibition brings together for the first time Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa, two legendary dress sculptors, at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Discover 60 masterful creations, celebrating the timeless art of couture, from September 11, 2023 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]
Luxe de Poche: our photos of the very, very chic exhibition at the 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]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [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]
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]
Transparences: the new fashion exhibition revealing the invisible at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris
The Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris will unveil its new fashion exhibition, "Transparences - Le pouvoir des matières", from February 9 to August 25, 2024. The exhibition explores the art of transparency, so dear to Yves Saint Laurent, highlighting how the couturier seized on materials such as chiffon, lace and tulle to reinvent fashion, enabling women to assert their sensuality while preserving their mystery and independence. A true celebration of fashion and self-confidence, to mark with a red cross in your calendar! [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed art events in Paris over the next few days
Night tours, photo festivals, Heritage Days, street-art events... Whatever the season, art is always in the spotlight in Paris! To make sure you don't miss any of these major cultural events, follow our guide to Parisian art events. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on May 3, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors free of charge to all visitors, on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: May 3, 2024 . [Read more]
Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition takes over a house in urban nature mode
Attention street-art fans, the Colors Festival is back! This time, the collective is investing in the Ile-de-France region, and we're off to Champigny-sur-Marne to discover a forgotten house, which will be brought back to life in color from February 10 to June 2, 2024. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take possession of the premises. [Read more]
The Louvre Museum in music: carte blanche for the Orchestre de Paris
What if your next concert was held in one of Paris's most famous museums? The Louvre regularly organizes musical events. From March 2 to June 16, 2024, the Orchestre de Paris and Klaus Mäkelä have carte blanche to thrill us. [Read more]
Circulation(s) 2024: the dates of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre
The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104 from April 6 to June 2, 2024. For 14 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris. [Read more]
Festival l'Oeil urbain 2024: dates and program for this photographic festival in Corbeil-Essonnes
It's back: the L'Œil urbain photography festival presents its 12th edition. Come to Corbeil-Essonnes from April 6 to May 11, 2024 to discover this year's featured artists. [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, May 4, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday May 4, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday May 5, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
Curieuse nocturne impressionniste: the Musée d'Orsay's festive and artistic evening
Get out the candles, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrating a very special anniversary! To mark the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, and in parallel with the dedicated exhibition, the museum is organizing a Curieuse nocturne on May 16, 2024. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: dates and full programme for the event in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Nuit des Musées, the must-attend cultural event in Paris, returns on Saturday, May 18, 2024. For one evening, take advantage of the most beautiful museums in France, particularly in Paris and the surrounding region. Now's the time to plan your itinerary and choose from some of the finest programs on offer. [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed free exhibitions in May 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
What free exhibitions await us in Paris in May? Here's our pick of the spring's cultural highlights in the capital! [Read more]
The sun is shining, the museums are full of treasures, in short: life is good in Paris! Make the most of it and treat yourself to all the things to do this month.
Not-to-be-missed free exhibitions in May 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
