In December and during the Christmas holidays of 2025, museums are pulling out all the stops to bring the magic of the holidays to life for families. Many of them offer workshops where children can create their own decorations, illustrate greeting cards, or make small objects inspired by the collections. It's a wonderful way to discover art history while giving free rein to their creativity, in a warm and welcoming environment that is perfectly suited to young children.
Several museums in the Paris region are also organizing storytelling tours, which are ideal for capturing the attention of young children. Guided by professional mediators, they follow itineraries designed as winter adventures, featuring stories, puzzles, and discoveries of works of art. It's a fun way to introduce children to the cultural treasures of the region, even in the coldest weather.
There will also be plenty of shows to enjoy: immersive projections, musical storytelling, dance performances, and short plays inspired by the Christmas spirit will be held in auditoriums and galleries. Some institutions are even offering special meetings with artists or mini introductory courses, perfect for keeping you busy for several days.
For families looking for quiet and comforting activities, the museums also offer reading areas, self-guided treasure hunts, and sensory trails suitable for toddlers. Everything you need to turn a simple outing into a real moment of sharing, sheltered from the rain and wind.
Some of the must-see locations in Paris and Île-de-France are organizing special events just for this period: illuminated nighttime openings, tastings, pastry workshops, immersive experiences on Christmas traditions throughout history... Just push open the door to find yourself immersed inthe festive atmosphere of Christmas 2025, in the heart of the region's most beautiful museums.
Christmas holidays 2025: treasure hunt and family workshops at the Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris is offering a special program for the Christmas holidays, including immersive guided tours and creative workshops for the whole family. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of coin production and create your own coin, from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
A special Christmas ball to celebrate Saint Nicholas at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Come and dance the Charleston at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner this Sunday, December 7, 2025: the museum is organizing a Christmas ball to celebrate St. Nicholas. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: storytelling, Christmas concert, and family storytelling tours at the Cité de l'économie
The Cité de l'économie is celebrating Christmas with a special weekend on December 13 and 14, 2025! The program includes storytelling, a Christmas concert, storytelling tours for families, and a charity toy drive! [Read more]
Christmas 2025 at the Poissy Toy Museum: Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and creative workshops (78)
This year, we are celebrating Christmas at the Poissy Toy Museum with a wonderful program of family workshops and magical activities from December 10 to 24, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: free family activities and workshops at the Postal Museum for a weekend
On the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2025, head to the Postal Museum to enjoy a host of free family activities, transformed for the occasion into Santa's workshop! [Read more]
Christmas Under the Stars 2025: the fun, family-friendly program at the Air and Space Museum
At the Air and Space Museum, the holiday season begins this Sunday, December 14, 2025, with the family event "Christmas under the stars." Discover the program for this edition. [Read more]
Festival du Merveilleux 2025 at the Musée des Arts Forains: enjoy a magical stroll through Paris.
Immerse yourself in wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains with the latest edition of the Festival du Merveilleux, from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. For ten days, lots of magical and fun activities await (big) kids in this temple of fairground fun, during the Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations. [Read more]
Christmas holidays 2025-2026: 10 exhibitions not to be missed in Paris at the end of the year
The Christmas vacations are often a favorite for young and old alike, even if they can be quite tiring! So, between two slices of log, we're taking a cultural break in the museums, with dozens of beautiful exhibitions to see. Enjoy your visit and happy holidays! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From November 24, 2025 to December 25, 2025
Christmas holidays 2025-2026: 10 exhibitions not to be missed in Paris at the end of the year
