15 not-to-be-missed exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this summer

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Published on July 26th, 2024 at 05:35 p.m.
Every month, the museums and galleries of Paris and the Île-de-France region offer an ever-increasing number of exhibitions. To help you choose your next outing among this host of proposals, we've selected for you the 15 must-see exhibitions to see right now or in the next few days.

Paris boasts dozens of museums, hundreds of galleries and countless works of art to be seen around every corner... Each venue has its own program, and invites us to discover its exhibitions, which change very often. In short, it's easy to get lost in this mass of news. So what to see, where to go, what to do?

Much to our chagrin, time is not infinite and certain daily obligations keep us away from museums. So when we can finally take the time to visit a beautiful exhibition, we want to be sure that it's going to be fantastic! Alas, it's not easy to choose between all these options. And that's where Sortiraparis comes in.

For you, we've scoured all the museum programs in Paris and the surrounding region, to pick out only the best of the best, the cream of the exhibitions to see this month. Of course, many other exhibitions deserve to be included in this guide, but this selection already gives you an idea of what you can 't miss over the next few days in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

Have you already seen everything, or are you just not enthusiastic about what's on offer? Come back often to consult this guide: this page is updated regularly as we make new discoveries. So if you're always on the lookout for great exhibitions in the Paris region, we suggest you keep this guide in your bookmarks, for even more great ideas for going out!

Are you ready? Hang on, we're off to the must-see exhibitions in and around Paris!

Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00059Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00059Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00059Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00059 LVMH Olympiad: OR NORME, the free, gilded photo exhibition at Maison Guerlain in Paris
The House of Guerlain adorns itself in gold with the free photo exhibition "OR NORME", celebrating the intimate link between the perfumer and this precious metal. From June 6 to September 12, 2024, no fewer than sixteen artists transform 68 Champs-Élysées into a golden temple, exploring gold in all its forms. Free admission. [Read more]

Decoding Korea : l'art numérique et contemporain coréen se dévoile au Grand Palais Immersif - IMG20240725153810Decoding Korea : l'art numérique et contemporain coréen se dévoile au Grand Palais Immersif - IMG20240725153810Decoding Korea : l'art numérique et contemporain coréen se dévoile au Grand Palais Immersif - IMG20240725153810Decoding Korea : l'art numérique et contemporain coréen se dévoile au Grand Palais Immersif - IMG20240725153810 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]

Visuels musée et monument - Maison de la Culture du JaponVisuels musée et monument - Maison de la Culture du JaponVisuels musée et monument - Maison de la Culture du JaponVisuels musée et monument - Maison de la Culture du Japon Parasport in Japan: free photo exhibition at the Maison de la Culture du Japon
Japan's House of Culture invites us to admire the prowess of Paralympic athletes, with the free exhibition "Parasport in Japan, Yesterday and Today", on view from August 27 to September 13, 2024. [Read more]

Exposition Paris à l'Hôtel de Ville - les PhotosExposition Paris à l'Hôtel de Ville - les PhotosExposition Paris à l'Hôtel de Ville - les PhotosExposition Paris à l'Hôtel de Ville - les Photos "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]

Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129101952 Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey is extended at the IMA
Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to September 15, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. [Read more]

Rayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar Y - IMG20240515130718Rayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar Y - IMG20240515130718Rayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar Y - IMG20240515130718Rayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar Y - IMG20240515130718 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]

La naissance des grands magasins - Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris - image00005La naissance des grands magasins - Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris - image00005La naissance des grands magasins - Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris - image00005La naissance des grands magasins - Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris - image00005 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]

Metal : nos photos de l'exposition à la Philharmonie de Paris - IMG 3571Metal : nos photos de l'exposition à la Philharmonie de Paris - IMG 3571Metal : nos photos de l'exposition à la Philharmonie de Paris - IMG 3571Metal : nos photos de l'exposition à la Philharmonie de Paris - IMG 3571 Metal at the Philharmonie de Paris: the major exhibition dedicated to extreme music, our photos
Extreme music comes to 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 a huge following. We tell you all about it! [Read more]

En jeu ! Les artistes et le sport : l'exposition musclée se dévoile au musée Marmottan-Monet  - IMG20240403102240En jeu ! Les artistes et le sport : l'exposition musclée se dévoile au musée Marmottan-Monet  - IMG20240403102240En jeu ! Les artistes et le sport : l'exposition musclée se dévoile au musée Marmottan-Monet  - IMG20240403102240En jeu ! Les artistes et le sport : l'exposition musclée se dévoile au musée Marmottan-Monet  - IMG20240403102240 At stake! Artists and sport: a muscular exhibition unveiled 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]

L’art de James Cameron - IMG 9919L’art de James Cameron - IMG 9919L’art de James Cameron - IMG 9919L’art de James Cameron - IMG 9919 The Art of James Cameron, the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 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]

Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Major : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly se dévoile - IMG20240402102359Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Major : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly se dévoile - IMG20240402102359Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Major : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly se dévoile - IMG20240402102359Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Major : l'exposition du musée du Quai Branly se dévoile - IMG20240402102359 Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to October 6, 2024. [Read more]

Le monde comme il va, nos photos de l'expo - IMG 3163Le monde comme il va, nos photos de l'expo - IMG 3163Le monde comme il va, nos photos de l'expo - IMG 3163Le monde comme il va, nos photos de l'expo - IMG 3163 Le monde comme il va: the contemporary art exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos
The Bourse de Commerce unveils a monumental exhibition, a true love letter to contemporary art, with "Le monde comme il va", to be discovered from March 20 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]

L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846 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]

Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452 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]

La Nouvelle Galerie de l'Histoire du Château de Versailles en photos -  A7C0800La Nouvelle Galerie de l'Histoire du Château de Versailles en photos -  A7C0800La Nouvelle Galerie de l'Histoire du Château de Versailles en photos -  A7C0800La Nouvelle Galerie de l'Histoire du Château de Versailles en photos -  A7C0800 Cheval en majesté, at the heart of a civilization: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of the horse, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Centre PompidouVisuels musée et monument - Centre PompidouVisuels musée et monument - Centre PompidouVisuels musée et monument - Centre Pompidou Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday August 4, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]

Bourse de Commerce - Collection PinaultBourse de Commerce - Collection PinaultBourse de Commerce - Collection PinaultBourse de Commerce - Collection Pinault Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, August 3, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday August 3, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]

Les jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8912 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8912 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8912 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8912 HDR Mondes en commun: the new photo festival at the Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn
The Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn puts photography in the spotlight in a new festival, entitled Mondes en commun. Discover the first edition from June 1 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]

La Sérénade Royale au Château de Versailles, les photosLa Sérénade Royale au Château de Versailles, les photosLa Sérénade Royale au Château de Versailles, les photosLa Sérénade Royale au Château de Versailles, les photos La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King
The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15. [Read more]

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photos Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2024: a poetic stroll not to be missed
The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From March 29 to October 31, 2024, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV. [Read more]

visuel Paris visuel  -  A7C6177visuel Paris visuel  -  A7C6177visuel Paris visuel  -  A7C6177visuel Paris visuel  -  A7C6177 Not-to-be-missed art events in Paris over the next few days
Night tours, photo festivals, Heritage Days, street-art events... Whatever the season, art is always in the spotlight in Paris! To make sure you don't miss any of these major cultural events, follow our guide to Parisian art events. [Read more]

What a crazy program! Which exhibition will you start with?

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