Thematic exhibition guide

JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026!

Les Voies ardentes de la création: Picasso, Balzac, and Rodin on display at the Maison de Balzac - photos

The exhibition "Les Voies ardentes de la création" will be on display at the Maison de Balzac from November 19, 2025 to March 15, 2026, revealing the importance of work and effort in the artistic process.

Video Games & Music: the exhibition dedicated to video game music at the Philharmonie de Paris

The Philharmonie de Paris is dedicating a major exhibition to video game music with Video Games & Music: The Music You Are the Hero Of, running from April 2 to November 8, 2026. This immersive and interactive journey explores the sound history of video games, combining technology, pop culture, and iconic musical creations.

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.

Hygiene in the Middle Ages: the historical exhibition extended at the Tour Jean Sans Peur

The Tour Jean Sans Peur debunks preconceived notions with its exhibition "Hygiene in the Middle Ages," on display from March 12 to January 25, 2026.

Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées

From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike.

Rêveries de pierres: the free retrospective exhibition at the Ecole des Arts Joailliers - our photos

The Ecole des Arts Joailliers pays tribute to Roger Caillois, the great writer and collector, with a free exhibition. From November 6, 2025 to March 29, 2026, come and admire "Rêveries de pierres".

L'Atelier des Sorciers: Kamome Shirahama's exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles

The Ancienne Poste de Versailles is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Kamome Shirahama, author of the cult manga L'Atelier des Sorciers, featuring traditional drawings, graphic magic, and a poetic universe to be discovered from April 18 to July 12, 2026.

What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art

From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions.

The exceptional Manga Exhibition at the Guimet Museum is unveiled: take a journey through Japanese art.

The exhibition Manga: An Art Form! at the Guimet Museum on Place d'Iéna awaits you to reveal the fascinating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. A unique cultural immersion in three parts.

Les Peintres de la Marine: an exhibition dedicated to the maritime world at the Espace Richaud in Versailles

The Espace Richaud is celebrating 400 years of the French Navy with an exhibition dedicated to the works of the official painters of the Navy. Running from November 19, 2025, to May 3, 2026, the exhibition "Les Peintres de la Marine" invites the public to discover the maritime world from an artistic and historical perspective.

Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme

The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026.

Dragons: the exhibition between art and legends is on display at the Quai Branly Museum.

The Quai Branly Museum looks back on 5,000 years of stories and legends surrounding an iconic creature: dragons. Don't miss this unique exhibition exploring Chinese dragons, from November 18, 2025, to March 1, 2026.

Zadkine Art Deco, the exhibition at the Zadkine Museum celebrating the centenary of Art Deco in Paris

The Zadkine Museum in Paris is celebrating Art Deco with Zadkine Art Déco, an exceptional exhibition running from November 15, 2025, to April 12, 2026. More than 90 works, sculptures, and pieces of furniture reveal Ossip Zadkine's close ties with the master decorators of the 1920s and 1930s.

Geluck exhibits Le Chat: the retrospective exhibition combining art and humor is unveiled at the Maillol Museum.

Rediscover an iconic comic book character and his equally famous creator with the exhibition Geluck exhibits Le Chat, on display at the Maillol Museum from November 14, 2025.

Écorchée Vive: the shocking exhibition on femininity and the body at the Galerie La Lison

At Galerie La Lison, artist Ono explores the female body, its wounds, its memory, and its resilience in a powerful sculptural exhibition combining wood, porcelain, and plaster, from November 13 to December 27, 2025. Opening reception on November 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo exhibition at the Val-d'Oise Archives: 200 years of portraits and visual memory

To mark the bicentennial of photography, the Val-d'Oise Departmental Archives are presenting a unique exhibition on the art of photographic portraiture, certified by the Ministry of Culture, in March 2026. Two centuries of images, techniques, and faces reveal the richness of a local heritage that is often overlooked.

The world and fashion according to Paul Poiret: the free exhibition at Christie's Paris

Christie's Paris celebrates the visionary genius of Paul Poiret with the free exhibition "The World and Fashion According to Paul Poiret," presented from November 13 to 18, 2025. Through fashion illustrations, original plates, and rare objects, the couturier's universe is revealed seamlessly, but with all the brilliance of his style. A flamboyant tribute to Art Deco, where color, culture, and elegance are drawn in the ink of his era.

Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.

The Cluny Museum in Paris is hosting “Unicorn!”, a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary mythical creature, running from March 10 to July 12, 2026. Through around a hundred works from across the globe, visitors can explore the history, symbolism, and centuries-old fascination with the unicorn — blending art, legend, and spirituality.

Mandorla, the contemporary exhibition to discover at the Abbaye de Maubuisson

The Abbaye de Maubuisson presents Mandorla, a collective exhibition of contemporary art that dialogues with the site's medieval sculptures. An artistic and spiritual immersion into the metamorphoses of the sacred, to be discovered until March 8, 2026.