Historical exhibition guide

Clovis’s World: The Interactive Exhibition Where You’re the Hero at the Val d’Oise Archaeological Museum

The Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum invites you to step into a historic journey — an interactive adventure where you become the hero, tracing the footsteps of King Clovis. Running from February 14 to November 1, 2026, this immersive and highly engaging exhibition promises an unforgettable experience.

The Hidden Treasures of the Nasrid Alhambra: An Exhibition in the Heart of Granada at the Arab World Institute

From November 24, 2026, to May 16, 2027, the Arab World Institute will take you on a journey to the Alhambra of the Nasrid sultans. Through an immersive experience and the display of extraordinary works of art, the exhibition revives the lost grandeur of Muhammad V's reign.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau

The Château de Fontainebleau is hosting the exhibition "Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at Fontainebleau: Splendor and Sweetness of Life" from October 11, 2026, to January 25, 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for history buffs to immerse themselves in the life of the royal couple.

Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture

The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery.

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.

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!

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.