Must-see exhibition guide

The Sun King's Lost Treasure: An Exhibition of Never-Before-Seen Works at the Grand Palais - Photos

From February 1 to 8, 2026, the Grand Palais will host its first-ever exhibition of the monumental tapestries commissioned by Louis XIV from the National Manufactures. Visitors will be transported into the opulence of the 17th century, as around thirty masterpieces—woven specifically for the Louvre's Grand Gallery—are unveiled for the first time.

Global Warning: Renowned photographer Martin Parr celebrated in a new exhibition at the Jeu de Paume

Photographer Martin Parr offers a satirical take on our societal excesses and the degradation of the environment in his exhibition Global Warning. Don't miss this thought-provoking showcase at the Jeu de Paume, running from January 30 to May 24, 2026.

Codex on the Rocks: From Street Art to the Mineralogy Museum at the École des Mines de Paris – our photos

For the first time ever, street art takes center stage at the Museum of Mineralogy at the École des Mines in Paris! From January 29 to June 27, 2026, visitors will have the chance to explore the rebellious and fantastical works of urban artist Codex Urbanus, scattered throughout this renowned institution in the 6th arrondissement.

Barbara: The legendary French singer-songwriter honored in a new exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand

Attention, Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her passing, the François-Mitterrand Library (BnF) is celebrating the legendary singer-songwriter with a brand-new exhibition titled "Dis quand reviendras-tu? Barbara et son public". This unique cultural event is free to the public and runs from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery.

I Love the Beatles: Free design exhibition at the Ateliers de Paris gallery

Artist Michel Bouvet brings the Beatles' songs to life through striking visuals in a free exhibition running from February 18 to 22, 2026, at the Ateliers de Paris gallery.

Saint-Cloud in the clouds: Free exhibition and flight simulator at the Avelines Museum

From February 12 to July 5, 2026, the Avelines Museum will take us soaring into the skies with a free exhibition exploring Saint-Cloud's pivotal role in aviation history — featuring historic archives alongside a flight simulator!

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.

All Inclusive: Photographer Kourtney Roy Examines Tourism in a New Exhibition at Citéco

With her vintage aesthetic and striking photographs, artist Kourtney Roy shines a spotlight on the paradoxes of global tourism. Don't miss the exhibition All Inclusive, running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, at Citéco.

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.

Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth: An Exhibition of Paintings at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum

The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum showcases a dialogue between two painters with its exhibition "Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth," open from February 18 to June 22, 2026.

American Images: Dana Lixenberg explores the American Dream in a photography exhibition at the MEP

Through her striking portraits, photographer Dana Lixenberg challenges the myth of the American Dream. Her exhibition, American Images, is on view at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie from February 11th to May 24th, 2026.

Robert Capa: the must-see exhibition dedicated to the photographer at the Musée de la Libération de Paris

Discover the exhibition dedicated to Robert Capa at the Musée de la Libération de Paris, an immersive journey designed with Magnum Photos to understand the art of war photojournalism. A visual exploration of history to be experienced from February 18 to December 20, 2026.

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.

Leonora Carrington, retrospective exhibition of a surrealist artist at the Musée du Luxembourg

The Musée du Luxembourg is honoring the artist Leonora Carrington, a painter and sculptor who defied convention. The exhibition is open from February 18 to July 19, 2026.

Facing the sky, Paul Huet in his time: the reopening exhibition of the Musée de la Vie Romantique

Immerse yourself in the skies of painter Paul Huet with the exhibition Face au ciel (Facing the Sky), on display from February 14 to August 31, 2026. This exhibition is organized to mark the reopening of the Musée de la Vie Romantique.