It's one of France's favorite holidays. For some, it's the perfect opportunity to make the most ofa long weekend. As you may have guessed, I'm talking about Ascension Thursday, and more specifically the Ascension Bridge. This year, many of you are planning to get away from it all on Thursday May 18, Friday May 19, Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21, 2023, while others are planning to stay in Paris and enjoy the City of Light. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to admire some of the hottest exhibitions of the moment? To help you, we've put together a list of 10 must-see exhibitions in Paris for the Ascension weekend.
Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou: the exhibition about the father of contemporary sculpture, our photos
He left his mark on art history with his original and fascinating sculptures. From March 27 to July 1, 2024, the Centre Pompidou is dedicating a rich and beautiful exhibition to the artist Constantin Brancusi. It's an opportunity to (re)discover the diversity of his work, with his sculptures of course, but also his photographs, drawings and films. [Read more]
Paris 1874, inventing Impressionism: our photos from the Musée d'Orsay's major exhibition
In 1874, the first Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris. The Musée d'Orsay looks back at this innovative art and its great masters, in a new exhibition on view from March 26 to July 14, 2024. We went along for the ride... [Read more]
Metal" exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris: tickets now on sale
Extreme music at the Philharmonie de Paris! The famous hall nestled in the 19th arrondissement of Paris is hosting the "Metal" exhibition from April 5 to September 29, 2024. It's an opportunity to find out more about this musical genre, which continues to attract so many fans! We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [Read more]
At stake! Artists and sport: the muscular exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Boxing, horse riding, rowing... Sportsmen and women also serve as muses for artists. The Musée Marmottan-Monet invites us to discover the exhibition En Jeu! Artists and Sport, from April 4 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron, the retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 3, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Olympism, a modern invention: the art and sport exhibition at the Musée du Louvre
The Musée du Louvre is gearing up for the Olympic Games, with a brand-new, sporting exhibition. From April 24 to September 16, 2024, discover "Olympism, a modern invention, an ancient heritage". [Read more]
A la table des mousquetaires exhibition: History and gastronomy meet at the Château de Vincennes
Discover the gastronomic habits and customs of France in the Grand siècle, with the exhibition A la table des mousquetaires, at the Château de Vincennes from April 24 to July 10, 2024. [Read more]
Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: a mystical exhibition by the Musée du Quai Branly
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Can't find what you're looking for? Take a look at all the current exhibitions and our handy guides:
Not-to-be-missed free exhibitions in May 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Looking for a free museum in Paris? Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée d'Art Moderne, Musée de l'Aviation, Musée des Arts Asiatiques, more than 20 museums are free all year round, and we've got some great ideas for getting out and learning something new. [Read more]Free museums and monuments for young people under 26 in Paris, the best deals
In Paris, young people under the age of 26, as well as students and teachers, have the chance to enter many museums and monuments for free! Free on presentation of an identity card or student card, museums allow all young people to open up to the world, to art and to enjoy our exceptional heritage, without discrimination, discover what you are entitled to. [Read more]