Paris is a hyper-active cultural capital. The City of Light lives to the rhythm of oneexhibition after another, much to the delight of enthusiasts. But let's face it, when it comes to surprising Parisians of all ages, the capital is a champion. In Paris, you can discover exhibitions that take the art of staging to new heights. From immersive projections to sensory adventures, not forgetting wacky interactive works, there's plenty to do.
That's why we've put together a list of the most exciting exhibitions of the moment and those yet to come. A chance to get off the beaten track, escape into immersive scenography and discover a different view of our world. Whether in well-known museums or through more underground concepts, these exhibitions are sure to make you sit up and take notice. They're an original way of looking at art - and at our world! So, are you ready for these ultra-planing, immersive experiences? Get out your diaries, immersive exhibitions are here!
Hello Kitty and her friends are celebrating the holiday season at the Paris Aquarium!
Sponsored - To celebrate the holiday season, the Paris Aquarium is switching to Christmas mode until January 5, 2026, with an exceptional program that promises wonder and magic for young and old alike. To accompany you, Hello Kitty and her friends are donning their festive attire and offering entertainment, decorations, and shows specially designed for this period. This unique experience promises wonder for the whole family, in an enchanted atmosphere combining education, poetry, and festive spirit! [Read more]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos
A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience. [Read more]
An immersive exhibition of giant LEGO dinosaurs in Paris Montreuil Expo
Watch out for the dinosaurs, they're invading Paris Montreuil Expo from December 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, during a LEGO Jurassic World exhibition by "The Brickman." Nearly fifteen brick dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family activities await you there. [Read more]
Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos
From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]
Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike. [Read more]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.
Looking for a magical winter outing? Head to Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025, to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of spirits and Dia de los Muertos celebrations. [Read more]
MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris
From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe. [Read more]
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]
Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo
What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey. [Read more]
La Fabrique de la Galerie Farnèse: the exhibition that reproduces a masterpiece at the Musée du Louvre
Plunge into the heart of the Farnese Palace and its exceptional frescoes from November 5, 2025 to February 2, 2026, with the Musée du Louvre exhibition featuring a reproduction of this masterpiece. [Read more]
Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition
Sponsored - How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght.
This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below). [Read more]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum
Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum. [Read more]
Kandinsky, The Music of Colors: the exhibition to see (and hear) at the Philharmonie de Paris - our photos
When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
Matisse - Soulages, new virtual reality experiences at Hangar Y
Hangar Y plunges us into the artistic universe of two great masters of modern and contemporary art: Matisse and Soulages reveal themselves in two brand-new virtual reality experiences from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre
Sponsored - Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion. [Read more]
Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées
An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum, with almost a hundred interactive installations, offers a captivating journey through trompe-l'œil, optical illusions, and sensory surprises right in the heart of Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal photos along the way. Five brand-new immersive experiences have been added to the exhibit, so now's the perfect time to challenge your senses! As a bonus, indulge in the brand-new, irresistibly tasty Cafe Hans & Gretel, ready to delight your palate. This December, immerse yourself in the holiday festivities at Paradox Museum with XMAS MINDLIGHT, a dazzling, magical Christmas light experience you won't want to miss! [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Sculpture in Paris at the time of Camille Claudel: the exhibition in 2025
Sponsored - The Musée Camille Claudel in Nogent-sur-Seine is to devote a new exhibition to Parisian women sculptors from the late 19th to the early 20th century. On view from September 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test
Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
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]
Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
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]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
Various and eclectic objects: Song Dong’s free, monumental, and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché
For its 11th edition, the January art showcase at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche pays tribute to Song Dong, the renowned Chinese artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into living memory. From January 10 to February 22, 2026, his free exhibition, "Various and Diverse Objects – 百货 (baihuò)", takes over the store's showcases, features two large-scale installations beneath the glass roof, and immerses visitors in an interactive experience on the second floor. [Read more]
A day in the 18th century: explore a mansion with the Musée des Arts Déco exhibition.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris invites us to visit an 18th-century mansion through the immersive exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Open from February 18 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
Imaginary maps, inventing worlds: the sensory exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand
From March 24 to July 19, 2026, the BnF François-Mitterrand is offering a rare immersion into cartography and its imaginary territories, through more than 200 works, for a journey to the frontiers of reality and fiction. [Read more]
Video Games & Music: the exhibition dedicated to video game music at the Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris is dedicating a major exhibition to video game music with Video Games & Music: The Music You Are the Hero Of, running from April 2 to November 8, 2026. This immersive and interactive journey explores the sound history of video games, combining technology, pop culture, and iconic musical creations. [Read more]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
Weddings - Farah: a Unique Cultural Exhibition at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute is inviting us to a celebration— and not just any celebration. Immerse yourself in the world of Maghrebian weddings with an expansive, immersive exhibition opening from September 29, 2026, through January 31, 2027. [Read more]
