Children are small curious beings, fascinated and always willing to discover new universes. Museums and galleries in Paris got it: and this is why they offer our kids always captivating exhibitions. To make children enjoy art, you only have to head to institutions knowing how to mix interactive games, playful elements and the beauty of works to catch the interest of children and adults.
And this is how you end up with a dozen exhibitions for the family, focusing on varied themes, likely to delight everyone. What exhibitions? Keep reading, we tell you more below.
Whether it rains or is sunny, never miss an occasion to enjoy fabulous exhibitions to discover with children in Paris. Here is our selection of the highly appreciated exhibitions at the moment, and those coming soon!
Current exhibitions for families:
Cézanne at the Atelier des Lumières: the unmissable exhibition to enjoy now - our pictures
A door to Provence in the middle of Paris: from February 18, 2022 to January 1, 2023, the Atelier des Lumières takes us on an unusual journey through the “Cézanne, the Lights of Provence” exhibition. [Read more]
Fragile! Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
Calling all budding scientists! Head to the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie to discover the museum’s latest exhibitions for children aged 2 to 6! Called Fragile! it runs from February 19, 2022 to January 8, 2023. [Read more]
“L’Arc et le Sabre – Imaginaire Guerrier du Japon” exhibition at the Musée Guimet
From March 16 to August 29, 2022, the Musée Guimet devotes an exhibition to Samurai and the imaginary around it called “L’Arc et le Sabre – Imaginaire Guerrier du Japon” or “Bow and Sword – War Imaginary in Japan”. [Read more]
A giant bamboo pavilion on the Parvis de La Défense for a sensory photo exhibition
Aqua Matter, here is the name of the crazy art installation expecting us from April 1 to September 22, 2022, on the Parvis de La Défense. In a 1,000sqm bamboo pavilion unveils an exclusive photo exhibition by Sebastião Salgado themed on water, this resource as necessary as fragile. [Read more]
Autour du Monde : La traversée des images, new Musée Albert-Kahn’s inaugural exhibition
For its reopening to the public on April 2, and after years of renovations, the musée départemental Albert-Kahn proposes a temporary exhibition, until November 13, called “Autour du Monde, la traverse des images, d’Albert Kahn à Curiosity”. [Read more]
Pop air, the inflatable and immersive experience at the Grande Halle de la Villette: extra time
Starting from April 14, 2022, the Grande Halle de la Villette houses an exclusive and playful inflatable experience, Pop Air, made in partnership with Rome’s Balloon Museum. The immersive exhibition is extended to September 4, 2022. [Read more]
JAM CAPSULE, the cultural immersive experience is up at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Alert! JAM CAPSULE, the immersive exhibition taking you to a sensory experience to discover the most beautiful visual universes is coming from April 27, 2022, to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Sign up from Wednesday April 20! Do not miss this event providing you with 5 magical 360° journeys. [Read more]
Europa Experience, a free and immersive European Union-inspired exhibition in Paris
From Saturday May 14, 2022, enjoy Europea Experience, a fun and free concept coming to Paris. On the menu, a 1,500-sqm exhibition inspired by the European Union delivering immersive, interactive and fulfilling experiences. Through a multimedia tour, including augmented reality installations and 360° movie theater, travel all around the European Union… from Paris. [Read more]
Pop Icons, the open-air photo exhibition at Bercy Village
And what if characters from the Star Wars saga were to strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower? Artist Benoît Lapray shows us more about his surprising universe mixing two worlds, through a free photo exhibition running at Bercy Village. From May 19 to September 18, 2022, come and admire Pop Icons. [Read more]
Le Temps des Dinosaures – the immersive life-sized exhibition at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles
We thought they were gone… And yet, dinosaurs are alive and you can even meet the! Head to Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles from May 25 to August 28, 2022 to visit the immersive “Le Temps des Dinosaures” exhibition, an adventure for children and adults. [Read more]
Power and prestige, art of clubs in Oceania: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly - Our pictures
Weapons, tools, symbols of power: clubs are given pride of place in the latest exhibition of the Musée du Quai Branly, running from June 8 to September 25, 2022. “Power and prestige, art of clubs in Oceania” takes you on an uncommon journey through the history of this oh-so special object. [Read more]
The Horizon of Khufu, an immersive nighttime journey in a pyramid to experience at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute invites you to complete a unique journey, a virtual reality immersive experience taking you to one of the world’s seven wonders. From June 14 to October 2, 2022, come and discover “The Horizon of Khufu”. This July 2, enjoy an exceptional nighttime opening to discover this unusual experience. [Read more]
Les femmes portent le monde: Lekha Singh’s photo exhibition at the Musée de l’Homme, our pictures
The Musée de l’Homme offers us to discover Lekha Singh’s works – a photographer who traveled the world to meet women carrying the world. To discover from June 29, 2022 to January 2, 2023. [Read more]
Immersive exhibition inspired by the Lantern Festival at Paris Korean Culture Center - Our pictures
To celebrate the Taste Korea festival, the Centre culturel coréen – or Korean Culture Center – nestled in Paris 8th arrondissement concocts an exclusive immersive and free exhibition inspired by the famous lantern festival. Meet from June 30 to September 9, 2022, to enjoy this fabulous journey! [Read more]
Van Gogh, La Nuit Etoilée: the immersive exhibition at Paris Atelier des Lumières returns in August
Inaugurated in 2019, Paris Atelier des Lumières takes us again to Van Gogh’s universe, for an immersive display to enjoy from Monday August 1 to Saturday August 27. For 35 minutes, roam around Van Gogh’s most beautiful paintings, rediscovering this poorly received genius back in the days. His story, his brushstroke and his evolution are unveiled. We also discover his "Dreamed Japan", a dive into the heat of Japanese tales and decors, a magical moment you don't want to miss. [Read more]
Exhibitions for children coming soon:
“This is not a body”, the hyperrealistic and disturbing exhibition at the Musée Maillol
In September 2022, the Musée Maillol houses a traveling exhibition particularly disturbing, displaying about forty hyperrealist sculptures of the human body. [Read more]
Venise Révélée, the exhibition at the Grand Palais Immersif in Bastille
From September 2022 to February 2023, the Grand Palais Immersif and the Opéra Bastille invite lovers of the “La Serenissima” to discover the digital exhibition, Venise Révélée. An exclusive dive into mysterious Venice for a never-before-seen journey in the heart of the City of Water! [Read more]
Kanak journals, the exhibition at Paris Musée du Quai Branly
Have you heard about Kanak art? Come and discover it from October 4, 2022 to March 12, 2023, at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, thanks to exhibition "Kanak Journals". [Read more]
Special Forces, the striking exhibition at the Musée de l’Armée
They are elite units, soldiers told in movies: from October 12, 2022, to January 29, 2023, the Musée de l’Armée tells the story of the Special Forces through an immersive exhibition. [Read more]
Art et Préhistoire, the cave paintings exhibition at the Musée de l’Homme
From October 12, 2022 to May 22, 2023, cave paintings fans are expected at the Musée de l’Homme for the latest exhibition of the museum, “Art et Préhistoire” – “Art and Prehistory”. [Read more]
With such a beautiful program, children are not likely to get bored and parents either! Do not hesitate to check the page, regularly updated, to get your fill of outing and discovery ideas, all year long.
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