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I saw: Jenny Holzer’s luminous exhibition that makes words come alive at the Orsay Museum this fall

Words Take Over the Orsay Museum, Transforming the Space into a Luminous Stage. From October 20, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the exhibition "I Have Seen" by Jenny Holzer invites visitors to explore a dialogue between letters, political texts, and literary writings alongside the museum's iconic collections. Through projections, LED installations, and engravings, the exhibit immerses visitors in a captivating experience where past and present resonate anew, offering a fresh perspective.

Exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: Northern Light – Scandinavian and Dutch Drawings

The Musée d'Orsay unveils "Northern Lights," an exhibition of 19th-century Scandinavian and Dutch drawings running from February 10 to May 10, 2026. Symbolist landscapes and intimate scenes showcase the unique sensibility of the Nordic artistic tradition.

Mary Cassatt: Embracing Independence — The Major Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay

Bold and contemporary, Mary Cassatt asserts her distinctive style and her freedom within Impressionism. From October 6, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay celebrates her hundredth birthday with the exhibition "Mary Cassatt: The Choice of Independence," showcasing nearly 80 rare works.

Claude Monet in Paris: Where to Discover the Works of the Renowned Impressionist Painter in the Capital?

He is undoubtedly one of France’s most beloved painters: Claude Monet left behind a stunning collection of masterpieces, many of which you can admire in the city’s top museums. Follow the guide!

Musée d'Orsay: What happened to the statues on the Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Esplanade?

They typically welcome visitors at the Musée d'Orsay, but today they're nowhere to be seen. So, whatever happened to the statues on Paris's Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Esplanade?

Exhibition "Cézanne and Us" at the Grand Palais: Dive into the Legacy of the Father of Modern Art

The Grand Palais is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Paul Cézanne, titled Cézanne and Us, running from September 23, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This outside-the-venue exhibit has been developed in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay.

A Statue of Liberty, Bartholdi's Dream: immerse yourself in the virtual reality experience at the Musée d'Orsay

Alongside the exhibition dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi and his most famous masterpiece, the Musée d'Orsay offers visitors an immersive virtual reality experience exploring the story of the Statue of Liberty.

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.

Immersive Show and Video Mapping: The Musée d'Orsay Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Forty years already! The Musée d'Orsay is celebrating its milestone with a grand event, offering an immersive show in the museum’s nave on January 24 and 25, 2026.

Christmas 2025 in Orsay: a festive winter village with an ice rink, chalet, and decorations.

Orsay is filled with magic with its festive Christmas village From December 7 to 28, 2025: ice rink, gourmet chalets, and entertainment in Charles Boucher Park.

Musée d'Orsay by night: visit the collections in the old station every Thursday evening

Every Thursday evening, until 9:45pm, the Musée d'Orsay welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions and fine collections, in an exceptional setting.

Paul Troubetzkoy, a brilliant sculptor honored in an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - photos

Discover Paul Troubetzkoy, an artist with an exceptional life, through a new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay. Join us from September 30, 2025 to January 11, 2026 to admire the exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary sculptor.

Fête de la Science 2025: events in Orsay (91)

The Fête de la Science 2025 takes place from October 3 to 13 in Orsay, Essonne. On the program: workshops, conferences, laboratory visits and free activities for the whole family.

John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay

From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings.

Yoga at the museum: free your body and mind in front of works of art at the Louvre or Musée d'Orsay

For unusual wellness spots, try yoga classes in the heart of a Paris museum! A number of cultural institutions regularly offer these activities as a way of cultivating yourself while doing some sport.

Heritage Days 2025 in Orsay (91): the program in the town

On the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, head to Orsay, in the Essonne region of France, for the European Heritage Days. It's an opportunity to discover the town, but above all, to get behind the scenes and into the secret places of the town's scientific and heritage treasures!

Gabrielle Hébert exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: her photos of the Villa Medici

The Musée d'Orsay presents the exhibition "Gabrielle Hébert, chronique d'un amour fou à la Villa Médicis" from October 28, 2025 to February 15, 2026. A wonderful discovery dedicated to this first photographic chronicler of the Villa Medici, who immortalized twenty years of her Roman life.

The Orsay swimming pool, the place to swim laps on the Saclay plateau

How about a splash around Orsay (91)? Then head for the town's large swimming pool and its many pools for swimming, fun and exercise.

Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world.

Renoir and love: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.