Unusual exhibition guide

MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris

From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe.

Zoo Art Show: the huge temporary street art museum in Paris La Défense - extended

4,000 m² dedicated to street art, spread over four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. That's what awaits you at the Zoo Art Show, described as an immersive museum of urban arts. For the occasion, works by more than 500 artists are on display. Find out more about the Zoo Art Show in Paris La Défense, open to the general public since June 7, 2025. Due to its success, the Zoo Art Show has been extended until June 2026.

Échappées, récit d’une odyssée urbaine (Escapes, tale of an urban odyssey): an artistic stroll through a former post office in Paris

Want to discover a free group exhibition dedicated to urban art, all in an unusual 1,200 m² venue in Paris? Then don't miss "Échappées, récit d'une odyssée urbaine" (Escapes, tale of an urban odyssey), on display from November 7 to 30, 2025 at La Poste Rodier.

The Paris Museum of Illusions—this spring’s must-see destination!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris within the Châtelet-Les Halles district, welcomes families and friends alike. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, exciting adventure as you delve into the captivating world of illusions, where your senses will be completely challenged... And for the first time, the museum is launching enchanting evening sessions.

Musée national du Patriarcat: offbeat exhibition and socially conscious programming at the Rotonde Stalingrad

From October 31 to November 10, 2025, the Rotonde Stalingrad will host the National Museum of Patriarchy, conceived by the association En avant toute(s). With its offbeat exhibition and socially conscious programming, this festival questions systems of domination through humor, fictional artifacts, and participatory experiences.

Colors Festival 2025: last days of the street art exhibition in Dia de los Muertos mode

The Colors Festival, under the artistic direction of Farid Rueda, is in its final days until November 2, 2025. And it is under the theme of Halloween, and more specifically Dia de los Muertos, that the festival welcomes you for this final extension. In a colorful and joyful atmosphere, by candlelight, we celebrate All Saints' Day in this house taken over by street artists.

Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis

How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Myths: the free exhibition designed by Jacquemus at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris - our photos

Simon Porte Jacquemus is organizing a free exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins, Paris, from October 20 to 24, 2025. Entitled "Mythes", the exhibition will bring together works from Antiquity and sculptures by Aristide Maillol, in a scenography imagined by the famous fashion designer.

Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.

Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025.

Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends?

Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation

The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program.

Unusual: An exhibition - sale of Playmobil in all shapes and sizes in Alfortville (94)

The town of Alfortville will be transformed into a playground for Playmobil fans with an exhibition-sale full of surprises on Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2, 2025. Figurines from private collections, 100% winning envelopes and Playmobil of all kinds at low prices await you for a fun, creative and free weekend in Val-de-Marne (94)!

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

Jardiner: an exhibition at the heart of nature at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

Reconnect with nature and enjoy an exhibition that stimulates all our senses at the Cité des Sciences: from October 14, 2025 to July 12, 2026, take a stroll through the "Jardiner" exhibition.

Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled

The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Virgil Abloh: The Codes: our photos of the designer's retrospective exhibition at the Grand Palais - final days

Virgil Abloh takes over the Grand Palais with The Codes, an exhibition decoding his extraordinary creations and multi-faceted style. Street, art, design... this journey, signed Virgil Abloh Archive and supported by the sportswear giant, reveals the full power of his heritage. It's now or never to (re)discover Virgil in large format: see you from September 30 to October 10, 2025!

MansA: the Maison des Mondes Africains opens free of charge with the "Noires" exhibition to discover

The Maison des Mondes Africains (MansA) opens its doors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris on October 4, 2025 for two years. This new cultural center dedicated to African and Afro-diasporic cultures is taking up residence in a former haute-couture workshop near Goncourt for two years, with the "Noires" exhibition by Roxane Mbanga running until October 26. And since it's free, we're sure you'll want to check it out. But don't forget to make a reservation for the exhibition.

Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)

From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view.

Clothing in the Bronze Age: an exhibition combining fashion and history at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale welcomes ESMOD students to present an unusual exhibition: Se vêtir à l'âge du Bronze, from October 3 to 13, 2025.

Free manga exhibition: Ghost in the Shell invests Paris

Espace DANAE in the 1st arrondissement presents a free manga exhibition dedicated to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. From October 1 to 5, 2025, we can discover contemporary works of art on limited-edition metallic canvas.