Petit Palais

Faces of Artists at the Petit Palais: An Exhibition Celebrating Portraits and Self-Portraits – Our Photos

The Petit Palais showcases a selection of masterpieces from its collection in the exhibition "Artists' Faces: From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager", running from March 18 to July 19, 2026. It’s also a chance to explore the work of 13 contemporary female artists, including Sophie Calle, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, and Claire Tabouret.

The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions

The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it.

Hungarian Modernity: A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating a Hidden Gem of Painting at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais highlights an artist still little known in France, yet a major figure in his own country. Discover Károly Ferenczy and his Hungarian modernity from April 14 to September 6, 2026.

What to do with children at the Petit Palais Family activities and tours

Located just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais, in the heart of Paris, the Petit Palais offers a particularly rich family program, with books and tours, events, activities... For children.

The Petit Palais café-restaurant in Paris is transformed into a concept store

Ideally nestled in the heart of the Petit Palais, in a lush setting, the café-restaurant is sure to seduce. The spot has been transformed into an innovative concept store, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot and pastries by Claire Heitzler. We tell you all about it.

The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant

At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle.

The Art of Making: An Exhibition Celebrating Craftsmanship and Design from Paris to Berlin at the Petit Palais

At the Petit Palais, *The Art of Making: Craftsmanship and Design from Berlin and Paris* marks a century of creative innovation from February 24 to March 1, 2026. Showcasing 73 contemporary works across 300 square meters, the exhibition explores how Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism continue to influence today's decorative arts. The exhibition will run until March 7, 2026. It highlights a vibrant artistic dialogue between Paris and Berlin, rooted in craftsmanship, gesture, and materiality.

Great idea for kids: a free family weekend with the Moomins at the Petit Palais

On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Petit Palais will celebrate Finland's national holiday with a program dedicated to the Moomins. Meetings, workshops, and activities based on Tove Jansson's famous characters await you and your family, free of charge!

Barbara Butch transforms the Petit Palais into a giant dance floor with HBO Max.

On November 28, 2025, Barbara Butch will take over the Petit Palais for "Chez Barbara," a queer, festive, and inclusive night in partnership with HBO Max.

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

Art Basel 2025: original and free contemporary art installations to see at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art installation from October 21 to 26, 2025, as part of the Art Basel Paris off-site program.

Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais

The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: concert and tours at the Petit Palais in Paris: the program

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Petit Palais is offering a special program over the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Find out what's in store!