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 to mention wacky interactive works, there's plenty to do.
That's why we've compiled a list of the most exhilarating exhibitions of the moment and those yet to come. It's 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!
Decoding Korea: Korean digital and contemporary art unveiled at the Grand Palais Immersif
The Grand Palais Immersif plunges us into Korea's contemporary digital art, with the free exhibition Decoding Korea, on view from July 26 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Giant swimming pool, virtual reality: a free immersive space by EDF at the Pavillon Gabriel
During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Pavillon Gabriel on the Champs-Elysées will be transformed into an immersive space thanks to EDF. It's a free, interactive experience open to all! [Read more]
Disappearing Worlds: an immersive and educational VR expedition at Bercy Village
Sponsored - Discover a fun and educational activity, an experience based on the evolution of the planet and living beings. Eclipso invites you to discover "Mondes Disparus" during an immersive virtual reality expedition at Bercy Village all summer long! [Read more]
Tenir tête, the immersive exhibition in the Galerie des Enfants at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Until January 6, 2025, the Galerie des Enfants is transformed in the colors of Tenir tête, the exhibition by illustrator Marion Fayolle that takes you on a journey of discovery through nomadic encampments. [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]
Maison5: music, art, fashion, gastronomy and sport in a 1,800 m2 experience store in Paris
This summer, fans of design, music, fashion, sport and beautiful bodies have a date with Maison5! From June 15 to September 15, 2024, this 1800 m2 experiential house opens its doors to free exhibitions, judo classes, DJ set evenings with a famous label, haute-gastronomy signed by an ex-Top Chef & a Parisian palace chef and several ultra-cool masterclasses! [Read more]
Japon rêvé, images du monde flottant: Atelier des Lumières' immersive exhibition returns
Travel to the artists' dream Japan with Atelier des Lumières' immersive exhibition, on view (again) from July 8 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the starry night: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières
Presented for the first time in 2019, l'Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh, for an immersive exhibition running from July 8 to September 1, 2024. Take a stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings, rediscovering the misunderstood genius of his time. [Read more]
Science Expériences, the fun and scientific family outing in Paris
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]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition celebrating the capital at Hôtel de Ville
Paris reveals all its facets at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? From May 25 to November 16, 2024, discover Paris City Hall's event exhibition for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: "Paris! the capital presents itself to the world! Come and (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes up its identity. [Read more]
LEGO: The Art of the Brick, the exhibition returns to Montparnasse - our photos
LEGO fans, children at heart, discover Nathan Sawaya's incredible exhibition, The Art of the Brick, which is back in Paris, in Montparnasse to be precise, in the former Galeries Lafayette! This incredible exhibition features over 100 brick sculptures by Nathan Sawaya, on view from December 20, 2023 to at least July 28, 2024 (ticket sales to date). [Read more]
Noli, Korean games: the free, fun exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre
The Korean Cultural Center offers a fascinating and entertaining tour of Korean games, from the 18th century to the present day, from vintage toys to video games, in a free exhibition from May 24 to October 5, 2024! [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions
Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Book your Family Pack for a visit between 12.15 and 1.30 p.m. and pay only €75 instead of €88. [Read more]
Monuments Men, the exhibition at Château de la Roche Guyon that pays tribute to art officers
We're off to the Château de La Roche-Guyon to discover the "Monuments Men" exhibition, which runs from May 18 to November 24, 2024. The exhibition pays tribute to the "art officers" of the Second World War, who worked to protect, safeguard and restore Europe's cultural heritage. As part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, this exhibition offers a fascinating journey through history and art in a place steeped in memory. [Read more]
Rayon jouets: the playful exhibition for children of yesterday and today unveiled at Hangar Y
Hangar Y takes us into the world of toys, with an ultra-playful exhibition to discover from May 18 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Sentience exhibition, listening to the scent of color at Abbaye de Maubuisson
Discover the "Sentience, écouter le parfum de la couleur" exhibition at Abbaye de Maubuisson, a unique event combining contemporary art and historical tradition. From April 10 to September 1, 2024, immerse yourself in a synesthetic journey that engages all your senses, in partnership with the Musée d'archéologie du Val d'Oise and the Musée François Tillequin. An immersive experience that will awaken your perception and enrich your understanding of cultures through perfume and incense. [Read more]
La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris
Tutankhamun, the pharaonic immersive experience, is on show at Galeries Montparnasse until September 1, 2024. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful adventure game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette. [Read more]
An evening with the Impressionists: we tried out the virtual reality experience at the Musée d'Orsay
Un soir avec les impressionnistes - Paris 1874 is the virtual reality experience offered by the Musée d'Orsay from March 26 to August 11, 2024, to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition. Relive this very first exhibition in Nadar's studio, meet legendary artists such as Monet and Renoir, and immerse yourself in 19th-century Paris. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Missak Manouchian exhibition at the Panthéon
The Panthéon is hosting an exhibition entitled "Vivre à en mourir. Missak Manouchian et ses camarades de Résistance au Panthéon" (Living to Die. Missak Manouchian and his Comrades in the Resistance at the Pantheon), on view at no extra charge until September 8, 2024. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
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]
Les Orientalistes, the Atelier des Lumières exhibition that takes us on a journey to the Orient - photos
The mysteries of the Orient await you at the Atelier des Lumières: join Ingres, Delacroix, Vernet and many others in this groundbreaking exhibition on view from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
En amour, the immersive, interactive installation at the Philharmonie de Paris
Take part in a unique, interactive and immersive experience, with the installation En amour, presented at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 9 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition unveiled in images
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]
Neo-materialities: an exhibition combining art and AI at Cube Garges
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of futuristic art with the Néo-matérialités exhibition at Le Cube Garges from January 12 to July 27, 2024. Fusing art, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, this immersive exhibition invites you to explore the new frontiers of our relationship with the environment. Featuring works by renowned artist-researchers such as Sabrina Ratté and Donatien Aubert, Néo-matérialités is a not-to-be-missed sensory adventure for fans of futuristic art and innovative technologies! [Read more]
Aux Beaux Carrés, Daniel Buren's free, monumental and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché
For its latest carte blanche, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche welcomes Daniel Buren's free exhibition "Aux Beaux Carrés : travaux in situ". The installation, conceived in 2 acts from January 9 to February 18, 2024, then from June 29 to August 15, 2024, transcends the space of the department store to offer new luminous and colorful perspectives to visitors. [Read more]
Aura, a sound and light show that illuminates the Dôme des Invalides - photos and video
Alerte, a new immersive show, arrives in Paris. From September 22, 2023, we'll be discovering Aura at the Musée de l'Armée, a sound and light show with video mapping that highlights the Dôme des Invalides. [Read more]
Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles
The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles? [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Myriam Mihindou: an immersive sound installation at the Musée du Quai Branly
Myriam Mihindou has been invited to take over the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from February 6 to November 10, 2024. For the occasion, the Franco-Gabonese contemporary artist unveils an immersive sound work, conceived in resonance with the collection of musical instruments held by the famous Parisian museum. [Read more]
Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition
Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024. [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]
Crescendo, the monumental installation at Saint-Denis Basilica
Discover "Crescendo", a majestic installation by Stephen Dean, presented by the Centre des monuments nationaux, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis until September 29, 2024. [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]
The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!
(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898. [Read more]
Metamorphoses, the poetic exhibition to discover at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - photos
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie invites us to follow the fantastic epic of these animals and plants that change and transform. From April 4, 2023 to November 24, 2024, discover the exhibition Metamorphoses. [Read more]
Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil
To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter. [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]
Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! a new exhibition at the immersive Grand Palais
Frida Kahlo as you've probably never seen her before! Discover the exceptional exhibition Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris, a unique immersion in the life and art of the global icon, from September 18, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Explore her diary, her friendships with the great artists of her time, and her extraordinary creativity! [Read more]
Tropical Autumn: the plant and design exhibition at the Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes
A lively exhibition and a journey into the heart of nature: this is the exotic experience offered by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes. From October 17 to November 25, 2024, discover "Tropical Autumn: Drawing Botany", a stroll that plunges us into the discovery of species with astonishing aesthetics. [Read more]
Asterix, the immersive journey, the exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
