Must-see exhibition guide

Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos

The Decorative Arts Museum hosts Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai court from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Through more than a hundred outfits, accessories, and textile pieces drawn from the royal family's collections, the exhibition shows how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving its traditional codes, notably through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage.

Paradise Feathers: An Invitation to Travel to Papua New Guinea, from the Quai Branly

The Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris is hosting the exhibition Feathers of Paradise from May 12 to November 8, 2026. Dedicated to the birds of paradise from New Guinea, this showcase features nearly 190 items—including adornments, paintings, preserved specimens, fashion objects, and illustrated books. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through five centuries of fascination with these spectacular creatures, weaving together perspectives from art, science, ethnology, and ecology.

Hilma af Klint at the Grand Palais: an exhibition weaving together spiritualism, the occult, and abstraction

Hilma af Klint, the Swedish visionary artist and a pioneer of abstraction, anchors a groundbreaking show at the Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from May 6 to August 30, 2026. Her mystic works, nourished by Spiritism and the occult, are unveiled in France for the first time in a curatorial journey that brings together almost the entire body of the Temple Paintings cycle, her magnum opus.

Jardins des Lumières: an exhibition on the art of garden design at the Grand Trianon, Palace of Versailles

At the Grand Trianon of the Palace of Versailles, in Yvelines, the exhibition Jardins des Lumières (1750-1800) delves into the art of the landscape garden through nearly 160 works, including paintings, models, drawings, and furniture. Go see it from May 5 to September 27, 2026, and take the opportunity to explore the Trianon gardens and the Queen's Hamlet.

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Treasures Return to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in 2026

The Tutankhamun exhibition, his tomb and his treasures, returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 3 to September 2, 2026, featuring nearly 1,000 artefacts and a 360° immersive room.

Giovanni Segantini at the Marmottan Monet Museum: our photos from the exhibition on the painter of the Alps

The Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris shines a light on Giovanni Segantini, a master of Symbolism and Divisionism, with an exhibition focused on his Alpine landscapes, running from April 29 to August 16, 2026. More than 60 works on display invite visitors to rediscover a major Italian painter, immersed in nature, light and a spiritual quest.

Exhibition "Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion" : a deep dive into the sumptuous collections of the famous family at the Mobilier National

Dive into the art of 18th-century Sèvres porcelain, and especially into the highly sought-after Rothschild family collections, with the exhibition Sèvres, a Rothschild passion, on view from April 17 to July 26, 2026 at the Mobilier national.

Michelangelo / Rodin: Sculptors in a head-to-head encounter in a major Louvre museum exhibition

The Louvre Museum brings two great masters of sculpture into dialogue in an exhibition that takes us behind the secrets of creation: from April 15 to July 20, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin".

Colors Festival returns to Paris with the street-art exhibition Colors Ligth, spanning 700 m², featuring the photos

The Colors Festival returns to Paris after a three-year hiatus and sets up in the 15th arrondissement with Colors Light, a new immersive exhibition exploring blacklight and urban art, opening from April 16 to July 26, 2026.

Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: History Reimagined with the Carnavalet Museum Exhibition

The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with a richly historical exhibition, on view from April 15 to August 23, 2026.

Lee Miller : a major exhibition devoted to the renowned photographer at the Museum of Modern Art

From April 10 to August 2, 2026, the Paris Musée d'Art Moderne will devote a major retrospective to photographer Lee Miller. Spanning nearly 250 vintage and contemporary prints, the exhibition aims to illuminate the breadth of the American artist's work, from her fashion shots to portraits and landscapes, and to her war photojournalism.

Bricks of Wonder: a family-friendly exhibition built with famous construction bricks in Paris

L'artiste Dirk Denoyelle unveils his Lego brick works in a playful, family-friendly exhibition, on view from May 23 to August 16, 2026 at Espace Champerret in Paris.

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music

The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium.

Beyond the Streets: Graffiti and Street Art Legends Take Center Stage at La Villette's Grand Hall

Urban art takes center stage at La Villette's Grande Halle with the blockbuster exhibition "Beyond the Streets"! Running from May 27 to August 30, 2026, visitors will have the chance to explore works by over 100 leading artists specializing in graffiti and street art, spread across more than 3,600 square meters. What’s on offer? A mix of iconic historical pieces, exclusive new artworks, and immersive installations created specifically for this event.

Silla: Gold and the Sacred — An Exhibition Showcasing Korea's Treasures at the Guimet Museum

The Guimet Museum unveils ancient treasures from the Silla Kingdom in South Korea with the exhibition "Silla: Gold and the Sacred," open from May 20 to August 31, 2026.