Historical exhibition guide

Auguste Bartholdi: Liberty Enlightening the World — A New Exhibition on the Sculptor at the Musée d’Orsay

From September 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d'Orsay will showcase an exhibition dedicated to the Statue of Liberty and its creator, Auguste Bartholdi, a renowned 19th-century sculptor who collaborated with Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Gustave Eiffel.

Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: A Unique Exhibition at the Carnavalet Museum

The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with an engaging exhibition full of surprises, running from April 15 to August 23, 2026.

Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris.

Fashion in the 18th century, a fantasized heritage: an exhibition on the Age of Enlightenment at the Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera celebrates the elegance of women's fashion in the Age of Enlightenment with the exhibition "Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy," from March 14 to July 12, 2026, taking visitors on a journey through time to the heart of yesterday's and today's creations.

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.

Elegant women of the Belle Époque: a candlelit tour of the exhibition at the Eugène Carrière Museum (93)

The Eugène Carrière Museum offers you another way to discover the dresses and paintings in the exhibition "Elégantes de la Belle Epoque" on December 5, 2025, and January 31, 2026.

Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos

A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience.

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.

The Count of Artois, prince and patron of the arts: the exhibition at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte - our photos

Discover the exhibition "Le Comte d'Artois, prince et mécène" at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, from November 14, 2025 to March 2, 2026. More than 120 works from the Château de Versailles and prestigious collections reveal the youth of the future Charles X.

A day in the 18th century: explore a mansion with the Musée des Arts Déco exhibition.

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris invites us to visit an 18th-century mansion through the immersive exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Open from February 18 to July 5, 2026.

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.

Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos

From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles.

Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme

The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026.

Dragons: the exhibition between art and legends is on display at the Quai Branly Museum.

The Quai Branly Museum looks back on 5,000 years of stories and legends surrounding an iconic creature: dragons. Don't miss this unique exhibition exploring Chinese dragons, from November 18, 2025, to March 1, 2026.

Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo

What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey.

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.

Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.

The Musée de Cluny in Paris presents "Licorne!" (Unicorn!), a major exhibition dedicated to the famous mythical creature, from March 13 to July 12, 2026. Through a hundred works from around the world, discover the history, symbolism, and millennial fascination surrounding the unicorn, between art, legend, and spirituality.

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.

La Fabrique de la Galerie Farnèse: the exhibition that reproduces a masterpiece at the Musée du Louvre

Plunge into the heart of the Farnese Palace and its exceptional frescoes from November 5, 2025 to February 2, 2026, with the Musée du Louvre exhibition featuring a reproduction of this masterpiece.