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

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 29, 2025 at 06:35 p.m. · Published on March 11, 2022 at 05:54 p.m.
Each month, museums and galleries across Paris and Île-de-France unveil a growing lineup of captivating exhibitions. To help you decide your next cultural outing amidst this wealth of options, we've carefully curated a list of the 15 must-see exhibitions you simply can't miss.

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. That's where Sortiraparis.com comes in.

For you, we've scoured the entire Paris and Ile-de-France museum program, 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 the opportunity to discover the must-see artistic outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region at the moment and in the coming 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 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 Paris and Île-de-France!

The 15 must-see exhibitions in Paris right now:

Quai de la Photo, un centre d'art flottant gratuit sur la SeineQuai de la Photo, un centre d'art flottant gratuit sur la SeineQuai de la Photo, un centre d'art flottant gratuit sur la SeineQuai de la Photo, un centre d'art flottant gratuit sur la Seine The Beat Goes On! : Free Exhibition Celebrating Clubbing Culture at Quai de la Photo
The vibrant world of clubbing culture — both festive and politically charged — takes center stage in a free photographic exhibition running from January 9 to April 24, 2026. Come explore The Beat Goes On! at Quai de la Photo. [Read more]

L'Univers des Figurines à l'Ancienne Poste de Versailles - IMG 2670L'Univers des Figurines à l'Ancienne Poste de Versailles - IMG 2670L'Univers des Figurines à l'Ancienne Poste de Versailles - IMG 2670L'Univers des Figurines à l'Ancienne Poste de Versailles - IMG 2670 The World of Figurines: our photos from the pop culture exhibit at the Old Post Office in Versailles
At Versailles, the former Post Office hosts The World of Figurines, an exhibition showcasing over 17,000 pieces that explore history, pop culture, and fantastical worlds. Designed to captivate all curious visitors and miniature enthusiasts, this immersive experience combines stunning recreations, interactive workshops, and an insight into meticulous craftsmanship. The exhibit runs from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 2026. [Read more]

All About Love : l'exposition audacieuse et vivante de Mickalene Thomas au Grand Palais - photos - fotor 1765896508508All About Love : l'exposition audacieuse et vivante de Mickalene Thomas au Grand Palais - photos - fotor 1765896508508All About Love : l'exposition audacieuse et vivante de Mickalene Thomas au Grand Palais - photos - fotor 1765896508508All About Love : l'exposition audacieuse et vivante de Mickalene Thomas au Grand Palais - photos - fotor 1765896508508 All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's Bold and Vibrant Exhibition at the Grand Palais - Photos
The Grand Palais is showcasing the work of African American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026. Experience a bold, contemporary voice with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]

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Photographer Martin Parr takes a witty jab at our excesses and the destruction of nature in his exhibit Global Warning, now showing at the Jeu de Paume from January 30 to May 24, 2026. [Read more]

Une double exposition mode à la Galerie Dior et à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, cet automne à ParisUne double exposition mode à la Galerie Dior et à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, cet automne à ParisUne double exposition mode à la Galerie Dior et à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, cet automne à ParisUne double exposition mode à la Galerie Dior et à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, cet automne à Paris A double fashion showcase at the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris – our photos
The Dior Gallery will open its doors from November 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, for a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This display is part of a dual exhibition, extended at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, to May 24, 2026, highlighting the dialogue between Dior and Alaïa and revealing the Tunisian designer’s admiration for the New Look. [Read more]

Dessins sans limite : le Centre Pompidou expose ses trésors au Grand Palais - nos photos - fotor 1765811854869Dessins sans limite : le Centre Pompidou expose ses trésors au Grand Palais - nos photos - fotor 1765811854869Dessins sans limite : le Centre Pompidou expose ses trésors au Grand Palais - nos photos - fotor 1765811854869Dessins sans limite : le Centre Pompidou expose ses trésors au Grand Palais - nos photos - fotor 1765811854869 Unlimited sketches: the Centre Pompidou showcases its treasures at the Grand Palais — our photos
The Centre Pompidou is unveiling some of the stunning masterpieces from its drawing collections with the exhibition Drawings Without Limits, opening at the Grand Palais from December 16, 2025, to March 15, 2026. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 au 19M, la Manufacture de mode Chanel - Atelier bottier Massaro  - %22Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris%22, la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M   image00001   914648Journées du Patrimoine 2023 au 19M, la Manufacture de mode Chanel - Atelier bottier Massaro  - %22Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris%22, la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M   image00001   914648Journées du Patrimoine 2023 au 19M, la Manufacture de mode Chanel - Atelier bottier Massaro  - %22Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris%22, la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M   image00001   914648Journées du Patrimoine 2023 au 19M, la Manufacture de mode Chanel - Atelier bottier Massaro  - %22Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris%22, la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M   image00001   914648 Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the New Free Exhibition at the Galerie du 19M in January
Beyond Our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to April 26, 2026, the Galerie du 19M showcases French artisans alongside Japanese creators, weaving their stories together. After captivating 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, this exhibition offers a journey where tradition and innovation intersect in every detail. Embroideries, molds, feathers, and metals become bridges connecting different cultures and craftsmanship. [Read more]

Georges de la Tour : le peintre français se dévoile dans une exposition au musée Jacquemart-André - fotor 1757429678859Georges de la Tour : le peintre français se dévoile dans une exposition au musée Jacquemart-André - fotor 1757429678859Georges de la Tour : le peintre français se dévoile dans une exposition au musée Jacquemart-André - fotor 1757429678859Georges de la Tour : le peintre français se dévoile dans une exposition au musée Jacquemart-André - fotor 1757429678859 Georges de la Tour: French Painter's Exhibition Extended at the Jacquemart-André Museum
Discover the works of Georges de la Tour, the French heir to Caravaggio and a master of chiaroscuro, in a comprehensive retrospective on display at the Jacquemart-André Museum from September 11, 2025, to February 22, 2026. [Read more]

Joyaux dynastiques : une exposition qui brille de mille feux à l'Hôtel de la Marine à Paris - fotor 1765278806795Joyaux dynastiques : une exposition qui brille de mille feux à l'Hôtel de la Marine à Paris - fotor 1765278806795Joyaux dynastiques : une exposition qui brille de mille feux à l'Hôtel de la Marine à Paris - fotor 1765278806795Joyaux dynastiques : une exposition qui brille de mille feux à l'Hôtel de la Marine à Paris - fotor 1765278806795 Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris. [Read more]

BnF François Mitterrand - image00021BnF François Mitterrand - image00021BnF François Mitterrand - image00021BnF François Mitterrand - image00021 Barbara: the BnF François-Mitterrand celebrates the icon of French song in an exhibition
Calling all Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her death, the BnF François-Mitterrand is honoring the career of this true icon of French music in a unique exhibition entitled "Dis quand reviendras-tu ? Barbara et son public" (When will you come back? Barbara and her audience). This cultural event can be discovered from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery. [Read more]

Doris Brynner : l'exposition mode iconique chez Sotheby’s ParisDoris Brynner : l'exposition mode iconique chez Sotheby’s ParisDoris Brynner : l'exposition mode iconique chez Sotheby’s ParisDoris Brynner : l'exposition mode iconique chez Sotheby’s Paris Doris Brynner: the iconic fashion exhibition at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Doris Brynner, a figure of 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance, from January 23 to 26, 2026. The exhibition is being held during Haute Couture Fashion Week. [Read more]

Momies : une exposition insolite et troublante à découvrir au musée de l'Homme - fotor 1763471518273Momies : une exposition insolite et troublante à découvrir au musée de l'Homme - fotor 1763471518273Momies : une exposition insolite et troublante à découvrir au musée de l'Homme - fotor 1763471518273Momies : une exposition insolite et troublante à découvrir au musée de l'Homme - fotor 1763471518273 Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme
The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026. [Read more]

Geluck expose Le Chat : l'exposition rétrospective entre art et humour se dévoile au musée Maillol - fotor 1762952820980Geluck expose Le Chat : l'exposition rétrospective entre art et humour se dévoile au musée Maillol - fotor 1762952820980Geluck expose Le Chat : l'exposition rétrospective entre art et humour se dévoile au musée Maillol - fotor 1762952820980Geluck expose Le Chat : l'exposition rétrospective entre art et humour se dévoile au musée Maillol - fotor 1762952820980 Geluck exhibits Le Chat: the retrospective exhibition combining art and humor is unveiled at the Maillol Museum.
Rediscover an iconic comic book character and his equally famous creator with the exhibition Geluck exhibits Le Chat, on display at the Maillol Museum from November 14, 2025. [Read more]

L’Empire du Sommeil : quand le rêve s’expose au Musée Marmottan Monet - IMG 9030L’Empire du Sommeil : quand le rêve s’expose au Musée Marmottan Monet - IMG 9030L’Empire du Sommeil : quand le rêve s’expose au Musée Marmottan Monet - IMG 9030L’Empire du Sommeil : quand le rêve s’expose au Musée Marmottan Monet - IMG 9030 L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos
Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections. [Read more]

Paul Troubetzkoy, un sculpteur brillant à l'honneur dans une exposition au musée d'Orsay - photos - fotor 1758880923239Paul Troubetzkoy, un sculpteur brillant à l'honneur dans une exposition au musée d'Orsay - photos - fotor 1758880923239Paul Troubetzkoy, un sculpteur brillant à l'honneur dans une exposition au musée d'Orsay - photos - fotor 1758880923239Paul Troubetzkoy, un sculpteur brillant à l'honneur dans une exposition au musée d'Orsay - photos - fotor 1758880923239 Paul Troubetzkoy, a brilliant sculptor honored in an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - photos
Discover Paul Troubetzkoy, an artist with an exceptional life, through a new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay. Join us from September 30, 2025 to January 11, 2026 to admire the exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary sculptor. [Read more]

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