Thematic exhibition guide

The Musée de l'Homme debunks common myths about drugs in a major, offbeat exhibition.

Why do people use drugs, which societies rely on them, how do we define a drug? The Museum of Mankind answers all our questions in an unusual and unprecedented exhibition to be unveiled from November 18, 2026 to June 6, 2027.

Girls, adolescence, fashion and rebellion: the multifaceted exhibition at the Grand Palais

Artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers explore the rich, expansive world of girls’ adolescence in the exhibition Girls, opening at the Grand Palais from December 9, 2026 to March 21, 2027.

Renoir and Love: the retrospective exhibition, a landmark event at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris — final days

When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

This contemporary art exhibition is set to occupy the Arc de Triomphe’s interior in September.

The Arc de Triomphe hosts "La Tempête," the new exhibition by Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau, from September 9 to October 4, 2026. The artist unfolds an artistic journey through sculpture, installations and design, up to the monument’s parapet, which will be exceptionally accessible to visitors.

In Paris, this exhibition traces 60 years of fashion through the lens of Irving Penn, opening in September.

Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano.

First Nations: An exhibition exploring the arts and cultures of North America at the Quai Branly Museum

The Quai Branly Museum invites visitors to meet the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest with an exhibition running from September 29, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

Gianni Versace: The retrospective exhibition of the Italian fashion designer at the Maillol Museum — extended

Paris goes glam this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to October 31, 2026. Between baroque opulence and an overload of prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend.

Circus, a breeding ground for modern art: a vibrant exhibition at the Montmartre Museum

The circus has long captivated and inspired many artists. The Montmartre Museum presents a selection of 20th‑century works tied to this vibrant world, in the exhibition "The Circus, a Factory of Modern Art," on view from October 16, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Landscape stories, from Monet to Hockney: a painting exhibition at the Marmottan Monet Museum.

The Marmottan Monet Museum dives into landscape art from 1890 to the present, offering a rich and varied journey. Discover the exhibition Histoires de paysages from September 24, 2026, to January 31, 2027.

Fashion Week: Dior Haute Couture’s scenography on view at the Rodin Museum

What if Fashion Week could be visited like an exhibition? From July 7 to 12, 2026, the Rodin Museum will reveal to the general public the staging of Dior Haute Couture Autumn–Winter 2026–2027, normally reserved for guests.

Fashion Week: A dress worn by Lady Gaga on display for free at a luxury Paris hotel — photos

Feathers, crystals and spectacular silhouettes are taking over a Paris luxury hotel. For Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is showcasing several fashion pieces worn by international stars, free of charge, until October 6, 2026.

This free fashion exhibition and its pop-up café are heading to the Champs-Élysées at the end of June.

The Danish House hosts a free fashion exhibition dedicated to Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt, from June 24 to July 19, 2026. Blending haute couture, tailoring, sketches and archives, the route unveils an elegant, socially engaged Scandinavian fashion at the Champs-Élysées Cultural Center.

This fashion exhibition in Paris reveals the intimate Africa of a master couturier in 50 silhouettes.

Memories turned into silhouettes. From July 7, 2026 to January 4, 2027, the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation stages an exhibition that explores the deep ties between the designer and Africa, through around fifty creations and previously unseen photographs by Peter Beard.

The Fabric of the Artist: Artists' Garments Unveiled at the Bourdelle Museum

At the Bourdelle Museum, clothing steps out from behind the scenes to tell artists in a new light. With The Cloth of the Artist, the exhibition scheduled from September 23, 2026 to January 24, 2027 explores how painters and sculptors used their outfits to assert a distinctive style, a standing, and sometimes a legend.

Exhibition on poop in Paris: the Cité des sciences tackles the last great taboo

A universal topic rarely tackled head-on: the exhibition Poop, a Serious Story arrives at the Cité des sciences in Paris in spring 2027. A family-friendly path for ages 9 and up to talk about the body, toilets, hygiene, health and the environment without flinching.

Cité des sciences: Critical thinking, the exhibition that unsettles our certainties — our photos

The Cité des sciences hosts the exhibition Critical Thinking, a journey designed to help children and adults question their certainties and the way they reason, running from July 7 to August 29, 2026.

Magic Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences: when illusion becomes a scientific experience

The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris hosts Magic, a temporary exhibition devoted to illusions, cognitive biases, and the mechanisms of perception, running from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027. Designed in collaboration with magic companies and cognitive science researchers, this interactive journey, open to visitors aged 9 and up, explores why our brains sometimes fall for tricks.

This Italian jeweller is at the heart of a free exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — review & photos

Stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern take on jewelry: with "The Revolutionary Jeweler," Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free exhibition, accessible by appointment from June 27 to July 20, 2026, revisits the history of the Milanese house through its signature pieces, defining images, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

In 3D! The fashion exhibition that explores technical craftsmanship at the Palais Galliera

Crafting clothes is an art in itself! The Palais Galliera is turning its spotlight on sewing techniques that add volume to our outfits, in an unusual exhibition to be unveiled from December 12, 2026 to October 17, 2027.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.