15 must-see exhibitions in Paris and Île-de-France right now

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on March 28th, 2024 at 11:10 a.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?

To our great regret, 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 and around Paris, to pick out only the best of the best, the crème de la crème 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.

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 bookmark this guide for even more great ideas for your next outing!

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

Andres Serrano - Portraits de l'Amérique : l'exposition photo se dévoile au Musée Maillol - IMG20240425102356Andres Serrano - Portraits de l'Amérique : l'exposition photo se dévoile au Musée Maillol - IMG20240425102356Andres Serrano - Portraits de l'Amérique : l'exposition photo se dévoile au Musée Maillol - IMG20240425102356Andres Serrano - Portraits de l'Amérique : l'exposition photo se dévoile au Musée Maillol - IMG20240425102356 Andres Serrano - Portraits of America: the photo exhibition unveiled at the Musée Maillol - promo
The Musée Maillol in Paris is devoting a groundbreaking exhibition to photographer Andres Serrano from April 27 to October 20, 2024, for a look at America as you've never seen it before! Tickets open on April 17! [Read more]

Le musée Carnavalet dévoile l'histoire de la Fontaine des Innocents dans une exposition inédite  - IMG20240423152039Le musée Carnavalet dévoile l'histoire de la Fontaine des Innocents dans une exposition inédite  - IMG20240423152039Le musée Carnavalet dévoile l'histoire de la Fontaine des Innocents dans une exposition inédite  - IMG20240423152039Le musée Carnavalet dévoile l'histoire de la Fontaine des Innocents dans une exposition inédite  - IMG20240423152039 The Fountain of the Innocents: the Musée Carnavalet's historical and artistic exhibition - photos
The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to the history of the Fountain of the Innocents and its creator, on view from April 24 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]

L'Olympisme, une invention moderne - IMG 3808L'Olympisme, une invention moderne - IMG 3808L'Olympisme, une invention moderne - IMG 3808L'Olympisme, une invention moderne - IMG 3808 Olympism, a modern invention: the exhibition between art and sport at the Musée du Louvre, our photos
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]

Grands Décors de Notre-Dame - IMG 0651Grands Décors de Notre-Dame - IMG 0651Grands Décors de Notre-Dame - IMG 0651Grands Décors de Notre-Dame - IMG 0651 Grands Décors de Notre-Dame: the Mobilier National's grandiose exhibition at the Galerie des Gobelins
Just a few months before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Mobilier National presents the work carried out to restore the monument's decor, in a grandiose exhibition from April 24 to July 21, 2024. [Read more]

Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423100804Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423100804Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423100804Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423100804 Duels, the exhibition that plunges us into the art of combat at the Musée de l'Armée - our photos
The Musée de l'Armée tells us about the art of combat and fencing in the exhibition "Duels, l'art du combat", on view from April 24 to August 18, 2024. [Read more]

Ouverture des ateliers pittoresques des artistes du Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine (78) ... Ouverture des ateliers pittoresques des artistes du Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine (78) ... Ouverture des ateliers pittoresques des artistes du Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine (78) ... Ouverture des ateliers pittoresques des artistes du Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine (78) ... Le Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine(78)... artists open their studios for a whole weekend!
The Boucle de Seine Art Trail returns to push open the doors of some sixty artists' and craftsmen's studios, on the weekend of April 27-28, 2024. Join us in Carrières-sur-Seine, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine, Houilles, Le Vésinet and Montesson for a free arty stroll behind the scenes of creation, hidden through the charming lanes of Yvelines (78). [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]

Fashion Faux Parr : l'exposition photo gratuite du célèbre photographe de mode Martin Parr, à Paris - image00020Fashion Faux Parr : l'exposition photo gratuite du célèbre photographe de mode Martin Parr, à Paris - image00020Fashion Faux Parr : l'exposition photo gratuite du célèbre photographe de mode Martin Parr, à Paris - image00020Fashion Faux Parr : l'exposition photo gratuite du célèbre photographe de mode Martin Parr, à Paris - image00020 Fashion Faux Parr: Martin Parr's free photo exhibition in an Île Saint-Louis gallery
Fashion through the singular eyes of Martin Parr is what awaits you until May 26, 2024 at Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière. Head to the Île Saint-Louis to discover a free exhibition retracing 25 years of fashion photography imbued with the artist's realistic, kitsch and arch-color aesthetic. [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]

Parcours mode, design, bijoux : l'exposition pour les amoureux de la mode au Musée des Arts Déco - image00072Parcours mode, design, bijoux : l'exposition pour les amoureux de la mode au Musée des Arts Déco - image00072Parcours mode, design, bijoux : l'exposition pour les amoureux de la mode au Musée des Arts Déco - image00072Parcours mode, design, bijoux : l'exposition pour les amoureux de la mode au Musée des Arts Déco - image00072 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]

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 September 8, 2024. [Read more]

Brancusi au Centre Pompidou, nos photos - IMG 3278Brancusi au Centre Pompidou, nos photos - IMG 3278Brancusi au Centre Pompidou, nos photos - IMG 3278Brancusi au Centre Pompidou, nos photos - IMG 3278 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, inventer l'impressionnisme : l'exposition événement du musée d'Orsay - IMG 5497Paris 1874, inventer l'impressionnisme : l'exposition événement du musée d'Orsay - IMG 5497Paris 1874, inventer l'impressionnisme : l'exposition événement du musée d'Orsay - IMG 5497Paris 1874, inventer l'impressionnisme : l'exposition événement du musée d'Orsay - IMG 5497 Paris 1874, inventing Impressionism: our photos from the Musée d'Orsay's major exhibition
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