Thematic exhibition guide

Stories of landscapes from Monet to Hockney: an astonishing exhibition at the Marmottan Monet Museum

The Marmottan Monet Museum surveys landscape art from 1890 to today, in a rich, varied itinerary that brings together leading artists. Discover the exhibition Histoires de paysages, running from September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.

Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris

Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections.

Artists at the Museum: the National Museum of Natural History marks its 400th anniversary with an exhibition

The National Museum of Natural History in Paris marks its 400th anniversary with a major exhibition blending art, history and science, running from September 23, 2026 to March 7, 2027. Meet the Museum's Artists through the centuries.

Exhibition The Fabric of the Artist at the Bourdelle Museum: what clothes reveal about the great artists — our photos

The Bourdelle Museum in Paris will present The Fabric of the Artist, from September 23, 2026 to January 24, 2027, an exhibition devoted to artists’ clothing and their public image. More than 50 textile pieces, accessories and worn objects reveal how blouses, costumes and flamboyant outfits helped shape their identities, from Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay.

Lady Liberty: the Museum of Arts and Crafts tells the story of the statue's construction in an immersive exhibition

The Museum of Arts and Crafts takes visitors behind the scenes of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, with the immersive, digital exhibition Lady Liberty, on view from September 22, 2026 to August 1, 2027.

Ritz Paris: a free exhibition by 18 young photographers for Paris Photo 2026

On the occasion of Paris Photo 2026, the Ritz Paris will host, from November 13 to 16, a free exhibition imagined in collaboration with Gobelins Paris. Eighteen students in Photo-Vidéo deliver an unprecedented view of the palace on Place Vendôme.

Perfumes, paintings, and costumes: Fragonard marks its centennial with an exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris

For its centenary, Fragonard leaves Grasse for Paris and takes over the Monnaie de Paris from November 13, 2026 to January 10, 2027. More than 250 works and objects, from perfumes to costumes, trace the house’s history and its know-how in an exhibition to see... and to smell.

This free exhibition reveals the Playmobil archives in Paris.

They have populated castles, pirate ships and police stations for decades. The archives of this famous figurine brand arrive at Hôtel Drouot today for an exhibition and an unprecedented auction running from September 23 to 26, 2026.

From vine to glass, wine at Balzac's: the quirky exhibition at the Maison de Balzac

The Maison de Balzac dives into the wine theme, a beverage that appears throughout Balzac’s works. Discover this remarkable exhibition running from November 26, 2026 to April 6, 2027.

Monet, painting time at the Orangerie Museum: the must-see exhibition about the instant and the Water Lilies

At the Orangerie Museum, the Monet: Painting Time exhibition probes how the Impressionist master captures time. From the early plein‑air canvases to the monumental Water Lilies, discover how Claude Monet translates the moment, duration, and the changing landscape, on view from September 30, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

At the Hôtel de la Marine, the two Paris Design Week installations are on show through the end of September.

Ahead of bidding farewell on September 27, 2026, the Hanjimania and Astre Mobile installations continue to fuse tradition and transformation at the Hôtel de la Marine.

A design exhibition traverses the Arc de Triomphe, arriving at its acroterion, during Paris Design Week 2026.

The Tempest sweeps the Arc de Triomphe from September 9 to October 4, 2026. Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau curates a route through sculpture, installation, and design, with exclusive access up to the monument’s parapet during Paris Design Week.

Paris Design Week 2026: a few days left to discover 23 young designers at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will soon close Vivement Demain #5. Until September 13, 2026, there are only a few days left to explore the work of 23 freshly graduated designers.

This free design exhibition is closing soon at Lafayette Anticipations.

Last days at Lafayette Anticipations for this free exhibition that delves into the materials, gestures and uses of contemporary design, on view until September 13, 2026.

Paris Design Week 2026: only a few days left to discover the next generation of Arab design at the Arab World Institute

Only a few days left to discover at the IMA the emerging talents of Arabic design in a free exhibition that runs until September 20, 2026.

AI in Focus: An Educational Exhibition at the Air and Space Museum

Artificial intelligence is at the center of current affairs, but do you really know what it is? The Air and Space Museum offers a clear look at the topic with the exhibition Cap on AI, on view from October 15, 2026 to June 27, 2027.

This free fashion exhibition dedicated to footwear is opening at Printemps Haussmann.

Talons, sneakers, loafers or shoes that have become works of art: the shoe is unveiled from every angle at Printemps Haussmann. From September 9 to October 28, 2026, the free exhibition Pas à Pas unfolds a journey in 11 sections, weaving together fashion, history and contemporary creations.

Pavlov's Dogs: Johan Creten's free exhibition at Galerie Perrotin in September

Johan Creten revitalizes aging machines at Galerie Perrotin. In "The Pavlov Dogs," the Belgian artist fuses family memories, ceramics, bronzes, and obsolete computers to probe our automatisms in a free, open exhibition you can discover in the Marais from September 5 to October 10, 2026.

Offbeat Versailles — the little-known tales: a remarkable exhibition at the Ancienne Poste

The Old Post Office of Versailles invites us to uncover the city’s little-known stories, through a quirky exhibition running from September 9 to November 15, 2026.