August in Paris is all about idleness. We hang out in the sunshine and parks, we hang out on terraces, but above all, we hang out in museums, letting ourselves be enveloped by the gentle beauty of the works that surround us. It's also a good way to take shelter from the heat and enjoy milder indoor temperatures.
For a little variety, we suggest you visit all the exhibitions taking place this summer in the capital and the Paris region. Contemporary art, impressionists, sculptors, photographers, immersive exhibitions... Where to start?
The Palais Galliera unveils the outfit worn by the horsewoman at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Come and admire up close the outfit of the mysterious horsewoman, who marked the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Her outfit is presented as part of the Fashion in Motion #3 exhibition, from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion in motion #3: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera - photos
The Palais Galliera explores the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition. The third part, focusing on winter sports, runs from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [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]
Disney100: the Disney Centenary exhibition in Paris is extended, our photos
100 years already... Disney invites you to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, entitled Disney100, from April 10 to October 26, 2025. A plunge into 100 years of history and magic! [Read more]
Clubbing: the exhibition in nightclub mode extended at the Grand Palais Immersif - our photos
Like a desire to dance on the dancefloor! The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover its exhibition on the history of clubs and nightclubs, entitled Clubbing, from May 13 to October 12, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues. [Read more]
Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais
A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025. [Read more]
Artificial Dreams II, the exhibition combining Art and Artificial Intelligence at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris: final days
AI and art intertwine once again at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris with Artificial Dreams II, a new edition of the performance exhibition featuring works whose creation is assisted by artificial intelligence. On view until August 31, 2025! Attention, last days. [Read more]
Le Petit Prince, l'odyssée immersive: a poetic and colorful journey at the Atelier des Lumières
During spring break, from April 11 to August 31, 2025, immerse yourself in Saint-Exupéry's iconic work, and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince, at the Atelier des Lumières. [Read more]
Topology of Water: Rocks, Plants and Wind: the immersive installation at the Korean Cultural Center
The Korean Cultural Center offers an immersive journey to the heart of Jeju Island with a video mapping installation combining art, nature and digital landscapes. From June 20 to September 6, 2025, this sensory fresco invites you to a poetic contemplation between sea and vegetation. [Read more]
Dinos Alive: the immersive dinosaur experience comes to Paris this summer - our photos
What if Jurassic Park came to Paris? From June 14, 2025, plunge into the world of dinosaurs at Porte de Versailles, with an immersive experience combining virtual reality, life-size dinos and fun areas for the whole family. [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition, visits the Grande Halle de la Villette by night
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light and sculpture, projections and contemplative installations. Take advantage of nocturnes every Thursday to visit the exhibition in a different way. [Read more]
Pixels Botaniques: Miguel Chevalier's digital exhibition at the Musée de la Seine-et-Marne
A digital exhibition echoing that of the Grand Palais Immersif... The Musée départemental de la Seine-et-Marne in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin hosts Pixels Botaniques, an exhibition by Miguel Chevalier combining digital art and reflection on artificial nature, from March 16 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Silence: the immersive exhibition unveiled at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
In today's fast-paced world, silence is becoming increasingly rare... The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents an unusual exhibition on the theme of silence, to be visited from December 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
The cabins of the Molitor swimming pool by 70 international artists! Unusual street-art exhibition
Did you know that street art reigned supreme in the cabins of Molitor's indoor pool? After a successful first edition in 2018, the Molitor swimming pool in Paris is offering us a second and even bigger edition of the artists' cabins. From floor to ceiling, 70 international artists have transformed these former cabins into works of art, to be discovered from Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Heritage Days, then on guided tours or free of charge by reservation. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [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]
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]
Switching Tracks at the Paris Refrigeration Museum
Sponsored - Discover L’Aiguillage, nestled within the Frigos of Paris: a vibrant blend of art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. A space rich in history and brimming with innovative artistic experiments. [Read more]
Bestiaire: the exhibition at Galerie La Lison - final days
A plunge into a dreamlike, hybrid world awaits you at Galerie La Lison from July 10 to September 13, 2025, with the exhibition Bestiaire brought to you by Astra Artem. Two artists, Adventice and Trëz, share their visions of the strange and the living. ATTENTION LAST DAYS [Read more]
Georges Mathieu: our photos from the exhibition at La Monnaie de Paris - final days
The father of Lyrical Abstraction is exhibited at La Monnaie de Paris! The cultural institution hosts a retrospective dedicated to Georges Mathieu, in partnership with the Centre Pompidou, from April 11 to September 7, 2025. A formal, structured exhibition to rediscover the work of this emblematic artist of lyrical abstraction. Let's make the most of the last few days! [Read more]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game: the arty exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet Orangerie
From August 30 to September 7, 2025, the Musée Carnavalet's Orangerie will be hosting an art exhibition based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, entitled Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game. A unique visual immersion in the world of the cult game, with iconic works, giant statues and exclusive gifts! [Read more]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]
Grand Palais: what's that multicolored scale on the museum façade?
As part of the Euphoria exhibition, the Grand Palais is presenting a multicolored ladder by Paola Pivi on its façade until September 7, 2025. [Read more]
Les décadences de l'amour: a colorful and intimate exhibition at Galerie Wawi
Artist Kazybris explores the different forms of love in the LGBTQ+ universe, with the exhibition Les décadences de l'amour, on view from July 3 to August 1, 2025 at Galerie Wawi. [Read more]
Vulnérables: an exhibition combining art brut and mental health at the Grande Chapelle Saint-Louis
The large Saint-Louis chapel at the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital is home to Vulnérables, an exhibition that explores human frailty through art, between psychiatry, history and contemporary creation, from June 24 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
The Seven Heavenly Senses: an exhibition mixing genres and eras at Hôtel de la Marine
Contemporary and ancient art meet at the Hôtel de la Marine, in a multidisciplinary exhibition. Discover "The Seven Celestial Senses" from June 27 to October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Jeju Island, living with the sea: the haenyeo divers exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center
Immerse yourself in the daily lives of the haenyeo, the legendary female divers of Jeju Island, through a unique exhibition presented by the Korean Cultural Center until September 6, 2025. A vibrant tribute to these guardians of the sea, between tradition, memory and contemporary creation. [Read more]
Art Brut at the Grand Palais: our photos of the exhibition event
Immerse yourself in Art Brut through a dedicated exhibition at the Grand Palais, soberly entitled "Art Brut: Dans l'intimité d'une collection" from June 20 to September 21, 2025. A journey to the heart of works from the Bruno Decharme donation to the Centre Pompidou. [Read more]
Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau
Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out. [Read more]
Anna Maria Maiolino at the Musée Picasso: our photos from the "Je suis là" exhibition
An artist who is always there, like the title of the exhibition... The Musée Picasso invites you to discover an exhibition of works by Anna Maria Maiolino, entitled "Je suis là. Estou aqui", from June 14 to September 21, 2025. Far from being a retrospective, this exhibition is quite the opposite. [Read more]
Octogone: Chalisée Naamani's "clothing-images" exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
An immersion in the history of artist Chalisée Naamani, within an octagon, between fashion and sport... From June 13 to September 7, 2025, the Franco-Iranian artist presents an in situ installation at the Palais de Tokyo, entitled Octogone, focusing on representations of the body. On the program: "clothing-images", photographs, digital collages and composite sculptures! [Read more]
Exhibition by Thảo Nguyên Phan at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
A first monograph for a renowned Vietnamese artist! The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to Thảo Nguyên Phan, entitled "Le soleil tombe sans un bruit", from June 13 to September 7, 2025. A veritable polyphony of views on the history of Vietnam and the memories that run through it... [Read more]
Disco at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of Vivian Suter's exhibition
An intimate dive into 25 years of artistic creation... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover Disco, a monumental exhibition by Vivian Suter in the Grande Verrière, from June 13 to September 8, 2025. A gestural and colorful painting to discover! [Read more]
Sculptures en l'Île 2025: the free contemporary art exhibition returns to Andrésy
Sculptures en l'Île 2025, the free outdoor contemporary art exhibition, returns to Andrésy (Yvelines) from June 14 to September 28, 2025, on the riverbanks and Nancy Island, after being cancelled in 2024. A not-to-be-missed artistic event just a stone's throw from Paris. [Read more]
Clinamen: an aquatic and musical installation at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos
This summer, the Rotonde de la Bourse de Commerce is transformed to welcome "clinamen", an aquatic and musical installation by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. Running until September 21, 2025, the 18-meter-diameter basin is filled with water and porcelain bowls, creating a veritable "space for contemplation". [Read more]
Énergies Désespoirs - Un monde à réparer: the free exhibition at Centquatre Paris
From June 21 to August 3, 2025, Le Centquatre Paris presents a bittersweet exhibition entitled "Énergies Désespoirs - Un monde à réparer". [Read more]
Forever Young: the MAC VAL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a symbolic exhibition
It's not every day you turn 20... But MAV VAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary from June 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, with a very special contemporary art exhibition. [Read more]
Paname Rendez-vous, 13 bis & Mr Djub meet at the Roger-Viollet gallery for a free exhibition
Street-artist 13 bis and collage master Mr. Djub unveil a joint exhibition at Galerie Roger-Viollet. Come and discover this mix of styles with the free exhibition Paname Rendez-vous, from June 5 to September 13, 2025. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: installation of Laura Lima at the Pantheon
To mark the Brazil-France 2025 Season, Brazilian artist Laura Lima takes over the Pantheon in Paris with a monumental installation combining contemporary art, ecology and architecture, from June 7 until the end of the summer. [Read more]
Panoramart: the free exhibition by Aurélien Jeanney, perched atop the Tour Montparnasse
Ready to see Paris from another angle? From April 3 to October 31, 2025, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower Observatory) propels art 210 meters into the sky with Panoramart, an exhibition by illustrator Aurélien Jeanney, featuring 10 trompe-l'œil and anamorphic frescoes that reinvent the capital. [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Le Cri pour la Planète exhibition at Espace Frans Krajcberg
The exhibition "Le Cri pour la Planète", a vibrant tribute to Frans Krajcberg, is on show at the Espace Frans Krajcberg from March 13 to August 2, 2025, as part of the Saison Brésil-France 2025. A two-part event exploring the four elements through the committed eyes of a pioneer of ecological art. [Read more]
Artificial intelligence: Le Monde selon l'AI, the Jeu de Paume exhibition unveiled
Artificial intelligence as you've never seen it before! The Jeu de Paume presents its exhibition dedicated to generative artificial intelligence, "Le Monde selon l'AI", from April 11 to September 21, 2025. Combining art, photography, cinema, literature and music, this exhibition explores the interactions between creation and new technologies in a critical and experimental approach. [Read more]
Lunaire: Alexis Boyer exhibits his monumental sculptures at the Musée de l'Outil
The Musée de l'Outil welcomes artist Alexis Boyer and his monumental sculptures, from June 7 to November 2, 2025. Come and discover the exhibition Lunaire. [Read more]
Gabriele Münter, painting without detours: our photos from the exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
From April 4 to August 24, 2025, the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting an exhibition to the German artist Gabriele Münter. Entitled "Gabriele Münter, peindre dans détours" ("Gabriele Münter, painting in detours"), the exhibition invites fans of German Expressionist art to discover some 170 works spanning six decades of creation, including painting, printmaking, photography and embroidery. [Read more]
What the horizon promises: artists explore our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
What does the future hold? No one knows, but we can always imagine. Discover the free exhibition "What the horizon promises", on view at the EDF Foundation, from March 12 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Corps et âmes: an original exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, our photos
For its new exhibition entitled "Corps et âmes" (Bodies and Souls), the Bourse de Commerce in Paris explores the significance of the body in contemporary thought. Works by some thirty artists, including Georg Baselitz, Michael Armitage, Duane Hanson, Niki de Saint Phalle and Arthur Jafa and Deana Lawson, can be admired at the sublime Parisian museum from March 5 to August 25, 2025. [Read more]
Free 'Parade' exhibition at Domaine de Chamarande, featuring sculptor Stefan Rinck
From May 3 to September 28, 2025, the Domaine de Chamarande in the Essonne region of France honors German sculptor Stefan Rinck with "Parade". The program includes a monographic exhibition in the estate's park and orangery. An opportunity to explore, free of charge, a world where sculpture dialogues with history and social satire. [Read more]
Carte blanche à Wolfgang Tillmans, the last exhibition at the BPI of the Centre Pompidou before closing
The Centre Pompidou is giving German artist Wolfgang Tillmans carte blanche from June 13 to September 22, 2025. The artist will take over the 6,000 m² of the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) for a final exhibition before the emblematic building closes for five years of renovation. Expect an unprecedented artistic experience in which the architecture and functions of the library become the terrain for exploration by a committed artist. [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]
Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends? [Read more]
Louvre Couture: our photos of the Louvre's first fashion exhibition - final days
For the first time in its history, the Louvre is hosting an exhibition devoted entirely to fashion, from January 24 to August 24, 2025! The iconic Parisian museum will be showcasing its treasures of classical art alongside creations by the greatest couturiers and promising young talents. [Read more]
Rick Owens: the fashion exhibition dedicated to the designer invades the Palais Galliera
Rick Owens takes over the Palais Galliera from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with a shock retrospective exhibition that extends beyond the museum walls. Over 100 silhouettes, never-before-seen archives and works of art reveal the raw, iconoclastic universe of the master of the underground and fallen elegance. Join us this summer for an immersive dive into fashion as rebellion! [Read more]
Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête: the fascinating exhibition on the couturier and perfumer at MAD
A figure of 20th-century haute couture, a liberator of women's bodies: come and meet Paul Poiret, the great couturier and designer. From June 25, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the exhibition "Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête." [Read more]
Azzedine Alaïa / Thierry Mugler: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation fashion exhibition - extensions
The Fondation Azzedine Alaïa opens its doors to a cutting-edge new fashion exhibition, "Connivences artistiques: Azzedine Alaïa, Thierry Mugler", from March 3 to August 31, 2025. Join us in the Marais district of Paris to admire this couture face-off between two masters of the silhouette, with millimetric cuts, sculptural glamour and hand-sewn friendship. [Read more]
The Fabric of Enlightenment: the elegant exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau invites you to discover 18th-century fashion and elegance, until October 26, 2025, through an exhibition that reveals the sartorial transformations of an era that was searching for itself, between luxury and the quest for simplicity. [Read more]
Worth, the birth of Haute Couture: a new fashion exhibition on the couturier at the Petit Palais
Charles Frederick Worth, the "father of haute couture", takes up residence at the Petit Palais! From May 7 to September 7, 2025, the museum pays tribute to the man who metamorphosed the art of fashion with a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition. A wonderful opportunity to (re)discover the timeless legacy of this visionary couturier who made Parisian elegance shine on a global scale. [Read more]
Wax: fashion and culture meet in Musée de l'Homme exhibition - photos
The Musée de l'Homme explores the cultural implications of wax, a colorful fabric emblematic of African outfits, in an original exhibition on view from February 5 to September 7, 2025. [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]
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]
Hygiene in the Middle Ages: the historical exhibition extended at the Tour Jean Sans Peur
The Tour Jean Sans Peur debunks preconceived notions with its exhibition "Hygiene in the Middle Ages," on display from March 12 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Treasures saved from Gaza: the exhibition on the history of Gaza through archaeology is extended at the IMA
From April 3 to December 7, 2025, the Institut du Monde Arabe presents an exceptional collection of masterpieces and archaeological artefacts saved from disaster in Gaza over the centuries. Discover the archaeological past of the Palestinian enclave! [Read more]
The Viking Immersive City: last days of the historical experience at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)
Immerse yourself in the Viking era in France with an immersive, sensory experience, from December 20, 2024 to November 2, 2025, at the Westfield Carré Sénart, featuring sound and light shows, scenery and artifact displays. [Read more]
Three centuries at l'Isle Adam: the extended exhibition at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis-Senlecq invites you to discover the history of L'Isle-Adam, in the Val-d'Oise, through an exhibition that takes you on a journey through time and the region's natural landscapes, from October 20, 2024 to September 28, 2025, and from October 12, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Dans la Seine: the exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine
The Crypte Archéologique presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is amusing, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Le geste retrouvé: the reproduction of the Celtic torque from Montans exhibited at L'École des Arts Joailliers
The École des Arts Joailliers is hosting a unique exhibition combining archaeology and jewelry-making expertise, based around the spectacular reconstruction of a Celtic torque dating back over 2,000 years, to be discovered free of charge from July 3 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Olibet cookies, an industrial adventure: the historical and gourmet exhibition at MUS
The Musée d'Histoire Urbaine et Sociale de Suresnes tells the story of Biscuits Olibet, a family business that played a key role in the town's history. The exhibition runs from July 10 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
An open-air exhibition to mark the centenary of the Marché aux Puces de Biron in Saint-Ouen
At the heart of the Puces de Saint-Ouen, Marché Biron celebrates its centenary this year, and goes back in time with a free open-air exhibition from June 28 to September 29, 2025. [Read more]
Royal tapestries: French expertise and Danish works on show at the Grand Palais - our photos
In 2020, Denmark placed an exceptional order for sixteen tapestries with the Mobilier national, which will be on display in the heart of the Grand Palais from June 20 to August 10, 2025. [Read more]
Les chais de Bercy: a photo exhibition delving into Bercy Village's winegrowing past
From June 19 to September 21, 2025, an open-air photo exhibition at Bercy Village brings to life the wine epic, the world's largest wine and spirits market in the 19th century, through 30 archival photographs. [Read more]
Versailles and Marly underground: the archaeological exhibition on the Sun King's estates (78)
From June 14 to September 21, 2025, an archaeological exhibition at the Domaine national de Marly reveals forty years of excavations in the former estates of the Sun King, from the 17th to the 19th century. [Read more]
The mystery of Cleopatra: the exhibition on the famous Egyptian queen at the IMA
She's a mythical figure of ancient history: discover the secrets of Cleopatra, the inimitable Queen of Egypt, with the exhibition "The Cleopatra Mystery", presented at the Institut du Monde Arabe from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
100 ans d'honneurs, destins de décorés: the anniversary exhibition at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Musée de la Légion d'honneur is retracing its history with a free exhibition from June 25 to November 23, 2025. Portraits of honorees and emblematic items recount a century of memory in the service of the great figures and anonymous figures honored by the Nation. [Read more]
The Berlin Wall, a divided world: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, our photos
A global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28 long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents an original, well-documented exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 14 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Royal bronzes from Angkor, an art of the divine: our photos of the exhibition at the Musée Guimet
An exhibition not to be missed! The Musée Guimet is devoting an exhibition to Khmer art and bronze, entitled "Bronzes royaux d'Angkor, un art du divin", from April 30 to September 8, 2025. On the program: a presentation of exceptional statues on loan from the National Museum of Cambodia, tracing the bronze art of Khmer heritage from the 9th century to the present day. [Read more]
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Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
For the first time, an exhibition looks at the conditions of acquisition of over 3,000 objects collected during a famous ethnographic mission carried out in the 1930s in fifteen African countries. "Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes" is not to be missed at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from April 15 to September 14, 2025. [Read more]
The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]
Genius and majesty: Louis XIV by Le Bernin: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Discover Louis XIV through the works of Bernini, with a new exhibition at the Château de Versailles from June 3 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Alfred Dreyfus. Truth and justice: the educational exhibition at the Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
The Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme revisits the Dreyfus affair, with an educational and historical exhibition on view from March 13 to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
Masters of fire: the historical and educational exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale takes us back to the Bronze Age, to discover the "Masters of Fire", with an educational exhibition on view from June 13, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Banlieues Chéries: the exhibition on working-class neighborhoods at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
From April 9 to August 17, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is devoting an exhibition to working-class neighborhoods, entitled Banlieues Chéries. The exhibition explores the many facets of the French suburbs. From the end of the XIXᵉ century to the present day, immerse yourself in the history and imaginations of these territories, between pride, tensions and creativity, through a rich selection of works and documents. [Read more]
Magic! Our photos of the Musée de la Carte à Jouer's playful exhibition of magic tricks.
With a flick of the wand, the Musée de la Carte à Jouer plunges us into the world of 19th-century magic, with its "Magique!" exhibition, on view from December 18, 2024 to August 14, 2025. We dropped in for a tour... We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Agatha Christie, in search of archaeology: the exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and her passion for archaeology, thanks to a new exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise, on view from February 8 to December 28, 2025. [Read more]
Maisons de plaisance around Paris: the Musée du Domaine royal de Marly exhibition
From the Renaissance onwards, the elite left the city for the countryside, and the Domaine royal de Marly, which was one of these popular residences, illustrates this trend in an exhibition running from April 11 to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
Treasures of the Al Thani Collection, the exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Centre des Monuments nationaux and the Al Thani Collection Foundation unveil the new galleries dedicated to the exhibition of Prince Qatar's works. As of November 18, 2021, come and discover the first temporary exhibition entitled "Treasures from the Al Thani Collection". [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in August 2026 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
In August, we enjoy a Paris with fewer Parisians. But there's still plenty to do all summer long! Here are the free exhibitions that await you in Paris in August! Great ideas for outings during the summer vacations! [Read more]
Don't forget your hat, sunscreen and bottle of water: visiting museums is an endurance sport! After these discoveries, don't hesitate to wander the city in search of the works installed outdoors.
And if you're looking for a good deal, don't hesitate to consult our guide to cultural walks and open-air exhibitions and our guide to free Parisian museums all year round!
Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026
Recommended age
For all
Free exhibitions to see in August 2026 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
