Holiday for some, a working day for others... The Pentecost Monday isn’t a day off for everyone. Whether you’ve got the whole day free or just your evening, we’ve gathered some outing ideas to entertain and inspire you this Monday, May 25, 2026.
Restaurants, cinema, walks... The possibilities are almost endless! But we know what you like, what makes your little Parisian heart skip a beat, are the artistic and cultural outings to be discovered in the region!
Many museums stay open over this Pentecost weekend : it’s the perfect time to tour the most impressive and captivating exhibitions of the moment. But this May there’s no shortage of shows... To help you decide, here is a selection of ten exhibitions to see this Saturday, May 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 in Paris and in Île-de-France. Your move: choose your next destination!
Major Design at Sotheby’s Paris: the exhibition that brings together Lalanne, Mucha and Giacometti
In Paris, Sotheby’s unveils Important Design, an exhibition‑sale imagined by Ellie Peugeot, featuring about 189 landmark design pieces—from antique furniture to contemporary creations—from May 22 to 27, 2026. A rare journey to discover Lalanne, Mucha, Chareau, Giacometti, and Charlotte Perriand before the live sale on May 28. [Read more]
Bricks of Wonder : the family-friendly exhibition built with construction bricks unfolds in Paris
Artist Dirk Denoyelle unveils works built from construction bricks in a playful, family-friendly exhibition to be explored from May 23 to August 16, 2026 at Espace Champerret in Paris. [Read more]
Matisse 1941-1954: More evening hours to visit the grand exhibition at the Grand Palais
Le Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou unveil a fresh look at Matisse, focusing on his final years of life and creation. A retrospective that fans won’t want to miss, on view at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026. Evening openings are available on Wednesday nights starting May 27. [Read more]
The free photo exhibition focused on Sebastião Salgado extended at Paris City Hall
The Hôtel de Ville in Paris pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, free to the public from February 21 to June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos
At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes. [Read more]
Primordial Water: the Louvre’s exhibition exploring Mesopotamian myths — our photos
The Louvre Museum in Paris presents The Primordial Water, an exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, running from May 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Archaeological artifacts, myths, and irrigation show how this resource shaped the region’s earliest societies. [Read more]
Common Worlds: the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum’s Contemporary Photography Festival.
From May 20 to September 20, 2026, the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum shines a spotlight on contemporary photography for the new edition of its festival, Mondes en commun. [Read more]
Everyone's chasing their cat: the exhibition exploring the many facets of the feline at Fluctuart — our photos
"Everybody’s Searching for Their Cat," that’s the name of the new free exhibition at Fluctuart. Mark your calendars from May 7 to August 23, 2026, to admire works by about ten artists rooted in urban art. For the occasion, Madame, Kraken, Ardif, and Wenna explore the many facets of the feline that fascinates us. [Read more]
Hansel & Gretel drop in at the Paradox Museum Paris for a fairy-tale adventure
Sponsored - Le Paradox Museum Paris celebrates the anniversary of Hans & Gretel, the shop for all foodies, with an immersive experience inspired by Hansel & Gretel, blending an enchanted forest, a treasure hunt, golden tickets, sweet treats, interactive fairy tales, and immersive night-time experiences. [Read more]
Galerie Kiff & Marais: A showroom and exhibition space
Sponsored - Join us at the Kiff & Marais Gallery: a hub for exhibitions, events, workshops, and live music. A gallery in the heart of the Marais where a variety of events and group exhibitions are hosted in the 3rd arrondissement! Every Thursday evening, come to the openings at the Kiff & Marais Gallery. From May 27 to 31, discover Art Brut, an exhibition that blends painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture at the Kiff & Marais Gallery. [Read more]
Heritage in Resistance: From Timbuktu to Odessa, an Exhibition at the City of Architecture.
Sponsored - In Paris, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine presents the exhibition Patrimoines en résistance : de Tombouctou à Odessa, running from May 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a look at heritage in wartime, where destruction, safeguarding, and rebuilding come into play. [Read more]
The Paris Museum of Illusions—this spring’s must-see destination!
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
And of course, don't miss Museum Night this Saturday, May 23, 2026!
Museum Night 2026: the full lineup for this unmissable late-night event in Paris and Île-de-France
Museum Night 2026 makes its grand return this Saturday, May 23! This free cultural event is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the museums of Paris and Île-de-France in a unique, after-dark atmosphere. For one evening only, the capital’s finest cultural venues will open their doors to you for free. We reveal the must-see highlights of this 2026 edition to experience in the capital! [Read more]
To complete your program for the day, take a look at the list of museums and monuments opening their doors to us this Pentecost weekend, and take advantage of the many events organized in Paris and the Île-de-France region over the three days. We hope you have a great long weekend!
Dates and Opening Time
From May 23, 2026 to May 25, 2026
Museum Night 2026: the full lineup for this unmissable late-night event in Paris and Île-de-France
