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Faces of Artists at the Petit Palais: An Exhibition Celebrating Portraits and Self-Portraits – Our Photos

The Petit Palais showcases a selection of masterpieces from its collection in the exhibition "Artists' Faces: From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager", running from March 18 to July 19, 2026. It’s also a chance to explore the work of 13 contemporary female artists, including Sophie Calle, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, and Claire Tabouret.

The Art of Making: An Exhibition Celebrating Craftsmanship and Design from Paris to Berlin at the Petit Palais

At the Petit Palais, *The Art of Making: Craftsmanship and Design from Berlin and Paris* marks a century of creative innovation from February 24 to March 1, 2026. Showcasing 73 contemporary works across 300 square meters, the exhibition explores how Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism continue to influence today's decorative arts. The exhibition will run until March 7, 2026. It highlights a vibrant artistic dialogue between Paris and Berlin, rooted in craftsmanship, gesture, and materiality.

Hungarian Modernity: A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating a Hidden Gem of Painting at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais highlights an artist still little known in France, yet a major figure in his own country. Discover Károly Ferenczy and his Hungarian modernity from April 14 to September 6, 2026.

Great idea for kids: a free family weekend with the Moomins at the Petit Palais

On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Petit Palais will celebrate Finland's national holiday with a program dedicated to the Moomins. Meetings, workshops, and activities based on Tove Jansson's famous characters await you and your family, free of charge!

Barbara Butch transforms the Petit Palais into a giant dance floor with HBO Max.

On November 28, 2025, Barbara Butch will take over the Petit Palais for "Chez Barbara," a queer, festive, and inclusive night in partnership with HBO Max.

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

Art Basel 2025: original and free contemporary art installations to see at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art installation from October 21 to 26, 2025, as part of the Art Basel Paris off-site program.

Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais

The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: concert and tours at the Petit Palais in Paris: the program

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Petit Palais is offering a special program over the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Find out what's in store!

What to do with children at the Petit Palais Family activities and tours

Located just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais, in the heart of Paris, the Petit Palais offers a particularly rich family program, with books and tours, events, activities... For children.

Grand bal d'été at the Petit Palais: an evening of fancy dress and dancing at the heart of haute couture

A 19th-century-style costume ball at the Petit Palais: it's an event not to be missed this Friday, June 20, 2025! Take advantage of the Grand Bal d'été to dance like it's 1870.

Nuit Blanche 2025 in Paris: an evening at the heart of cinema at the Petit Palais

The 24th Nuit Blanche takes over Paris and the surrounding region this Saturday, June 7, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to discover the Petit Palais in a whole new light, and find out what's in store!

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Petit Palais: fashion in the spotlight with fashion shows and workshops in Paris

For the Nuit des Musées, organized on Saturday May 17, 2025, the Petit Palais welcomes visitors free of charge in the evening, for various activities within the museum. This year, the spotlight is on fashion! Would you like to join us?

Worth, the birth of Haute Couture: a new fashion exhibition on the couturier at the Petit Palais

Charles Frederick Worth, the "father of haute couture", takes up residence at the Petit Palais! From May 7 to September 7, 2025, the museum pays tribute to the man who metamorphosed the art of fashion with a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition. A wonderful opportunity to (re)discover the timeless legacy of this visionary couturier who made Parisian elegance shine on a global scale.

JEMA 2025: a weekend of free events at the Petit Palais in Paris

On the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025, the Petit Palais offers a program of artistic and family events to mark the new edition of the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art.

Eugène Delacroix: where to see the Romantic painter's works in Paris?

A key painter of the 19th century, Eugène Delacroix is renowned for his great Romantic works, notably "Liberty Guiding the People". Here's where to see his paintings in Paris.

The Petit Palais café-restaurant in Paris is transformed into a concept store

Ideally nestled in the heart of the Petit Palais, in a lush setting, the café-restaurant is sure to seduce. The spot has been transformed into an innovative concept store, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot and pastries by Claire Heitzler. We tell you all about it.

Nocturne at the Petit Palais: exhibition and exceptional showcase by Aime Simone

The Petit Palais will be transformed into a pop-techno dancefloor on Friday, January 31, 2025! In partnership with music media Live Me If You Can, the museum invites you to an exceptional nocturne around the "Ribera, Ténèbres et lumière" exhibition, punctuated by an exceptional showcase by Aime Simone. Online reservations open this Wednesday, January 15 at 12 noon!

Jewelry designs, the secrets of creation: a new exhibition at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais unveils its rich collection of jewelry drawings, in a new exhibition on view from April 1 to July 20, 2025.

Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition on the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in tribute to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come and discover the works of this artist of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025.