Christmas Holidays 2024: 10 exhibitions to see with the family in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis, Audrey de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 25, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.
Shopping, eating, visiting family, opening presents... The end-of-year festivities are no picnic! So that you can still enjoy the exhibitions organized in Paris between two events, we've selected the crème de la crème of exhibitions to visit during the 2024 Christmas vacations.

Merry, sparkling, fun, playful, dreamlike... Numerous exhibitions bring the magic of Christmas to life . During the festive season, we'll be taking full advantage of the museums and art galleries that are open to admire these masterpieces. Alone, with friends or family, discover our top 10 must-see exhibitions for the 2024festive season, in Paris or the Île-de-France region.

We're all great sportsmen: all year round, we run from work to school, from sport to the supermarket, we hustle and bustle to get all our tasks and chores done. But during the vacations, and even more so during the festive season, time no longer exists, and obligations have disappeared. We're now free to indulge ourselves, to visit the exhibitions we don't usually have time to see.

The 10 exhibitions to see this Christmas vacation 2024 :

Expériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédaction AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]

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Looking for an immersive, dream-like experience? The Carrousel du Louvre is decked out with artistic installations until April 30, 2025, for a visual and aural journey into a world that promises to be magical! [Read more]

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Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]

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Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]

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The Musée de la Poste invites you to explore its world, with a new exhibition designed for philatelists... But not only! From January 31, 2024 to October 13, 2025, visit the Carnets de timbres dans l'air du temps exhibition. [Read more]

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Rediscover the History of France interactively with your family, through spectacular LEGO and COBI creations at the heart of the Musée de l'Armée, from December 21, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]

Exposition Mon Ours en Peluche - IMG 4155Exposition Mon Ours en Peluche - IMG 4155Exposition Mon Ours en Peluche - IMG 4155Exposition Mon Ours en Peluche - IMG 4155 My teddy bear: the adorable family exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs - our photos
Every child has had a teddy bear! This timeless toy is the subject of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, from December 4, 2024 to June 22, 2025, which is both family-friendly and nostalgic, for young and old alike! [Read more]

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You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]

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The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]

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The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]

And don't forget: many museums and monuments remain open on December 25! We don't miss a chance to enjoy these places of art and culture that are a dream for young and old alike.

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Après les cadeaux de Noël et un nouveau repas (trop) copieux, et si on sortait en famille ou entre amis ce jeudi 25 décembre 2025 ? Direction les musées et monuments qui nous ouvrent leurs portes en ce jour férié. [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025

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