Exhibition travel guide

I Love Sushi: A Free Exhibition in Paris Celebrates Japan's Iconic Cuisine

In 2026, sushi takes center stage at the Japan Cultural Center in Paris! From January 20 to April 11, the Japanese cultural center is hosting a unique, free exhibition dedicated to this iconic element of Japanese cuisine.

"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones

Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below).

Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll.

What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Imaginary maps, inventing worlds: the sensory exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand

From March 24 to July 19, 2026, the BnF François-Mitterrand is offering a rare immersion into cartography and its imaginary territories, through more than 200 works, for a journey to the frontiers of reality and fiction.

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.

What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art

From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions.

Les Peintres de la Marine: an exhibition dedicated to the maritime world at the Espace Richaud in Versailles

The Espace Richaud is celebrating 400 years of the French Navy with an exhibition dedicated to the works of the official painters of the Navy. Running from November 19, 2025, to May 3, 2026, the exhibition "Les Peintres de la Marine" invites the public to discover the maritime world from an artistic and historical perspective.

Flavors of Timeless Tokyo: exhibition on the Japanese capital and cooking workshops in Paris

From November 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, HIS Paris is transforming its concept store into a vibrant tribute to Tokyo. With a free exhibition by artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, culinary workshops, and objects from Japan, the event immerses the capital in the spirit of Tokyo.

China, Imprints of the Past: the exhibition between art and archaeology at the Cernuschi Museum - our photos

Follow the quest of Chinese scholars and archaeologists, through ancient inscriptions and new reproduction techniques. From November 7, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the Musée Cernuschi retraces how these prints revolutionized the literary arts and inspired modernity.

The Call of the Deep: the exhibition in the abyss at the National Maritime Museum

From October 14, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the National Maritime Museum explores the depths at the Trocadéro. Nearly 240 works retrace the history of underwater exploration, from innovations and myths to scientific discoveries.

"A Century of Conservation—From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum": Photo Exhibition in Paris

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an exceptional exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Paris, from November 12, 2025, to January 20, 2026, except Sundays, public holidays, and Saturdays during school holidays. This cultural event is open to all, with free admission and no reservation required. This exhibition is an invitation to discover, understand, and experience the deep roots of Chinese civilization.

Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris

The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026.

Dreamed Japan, images of the floating world: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières

Travel to the Japan of artists' dreams with the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025.

Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos

A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom.

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition

How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght. This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below).

Paris: Gunpla on display for free at the Maison de la Culture du Japon - our photos

From October 21 to November 15, 2025, the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris immerses you in the world of model making through a free exhibition dedicated to Gunpla. This is an opportunity to (re)discover the history and evolution of these famous models, which are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year!

Byblos, eternal city: explore the historic city with the exhibition at the Arab World Institute.

The Arab World Institute takes us on a journey to discover the world's first international seaport, dating back nearly 9,000 years. The exhibition Byblos, Eternal City is open from March 24 to August 23, 2026.

In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum

Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum.