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Heatwave in Paris: museums offering climate-controlled or refreshingly cool itineraries

A fresh heatwave is battering Paris and the Île-de-France region. If you're looking for a cool spot these days, take advantage of the air-conditioned spaces at the capital's museums.

We are (still) here : street art takes over the Petit Palais in a free exhibition this summer

After a first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich urban-art journey right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition is free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026.

Women sculptors honored in Prune Nourry's Visionaries exhibition at the Petit Palais

Artist Prune Nourry is set to spotlight forgotten women sculptors in the history of art with an exhibition at the Petit Palais, running from October 20, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris

The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.

Eva Gonzalès exhibition at the Petit Palais, the first major retrospective arrives

The exhibition devoted to the Impressionist painter Eva Gonzalès (1847–1883), the sole pupil of Édouard Manet, opens at the Petit Palais in Paris from 15 September 2026 to 24 January 2027. A first-ever global monograph of her work that you’d be wise not to miss.

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris: a stunning and captivating installation at the heart of the Petit Palais

The 25th edition of Nuit Blanche takes over Paris and its Île-de-France region this Saturday, June 6, 2026. A chance to see the Petit Palais in a new light, thanks to an art installation awaiting us there.

Dive into the Petit Palais's enchanted garden for the 2026 Night of Museums.

On the occasion of the Night of Museums, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Petit Palais will open its doors to visitors free of charge in the evening, offering a variety of activities inside the museum.

Hungarian Modernity: the exhibition that sheds light on an overlooked painter at the Petit Palais, our photos

Le Petit Palais spotlights a painter little known in France, though he is a major artist in his homeland. Come meet Károly Ferenczy and explore his Hungarian modernity from April 14 to September 6, 2026.

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.

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.

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.