Paris is a city rich in quality exhibitions, and May 2025 is no exception. In this article, we present a top 10 list of must-see exhibitions during the month, to help you choose the best cultural outings to suit your desires. From unusual exhibitions to the most eagerly awaited, our selection will help you discover the capital's hidden treasures.
In May, do as you please, and for many of us, that means discovering great exhibitions in and around Paris. Our top 10 best exhibitions of May 2025 presents the new museums opening their doors, the exciting immersive exhibitions, as well as the major exhibitions eagerly awaited by art and culture enthusiasts.
Whether you're a fan of photography, street art, contemporary art or retro works, our selection of exhibitions has something for everyone. Take advantage of public holidays and long weekends to immerse yourself in the most beautiful exhibitions coming to life in Paris this spring.
Please note that this article is regularly updated with the latest information about exhibitions in Paris in May 2025. Don't hesitate to come back and consult our guide to keep up to date and plan your cultural outings.
In short, it's time to make some great discoveries. Whether the weather's fine or not, the capital is always full of great exhibitions, whether you like history, immersive interaction or exceptional works of art.
And for even more choice, take a look at our guides :
May 2026 in Paris: exhibitions to see this month in the capital and the Paris region
What's there to see in May 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? The program of beautiful exhibitions is coming up, and promises us some great discoveries! Here are this month's cultural highlights! [Read more]
What free exhibitions await us in May 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? We'll be glad to tell you all about this spring's cultural highlights in the capital! Here are the free exhibitions! [Read more]
To discover or rediscover all the works of an artist, there's nothing like a retrospective! Museums and art galleries in Paris and the Île-de-France region are well aware of this, offering a wide range of retrospectives to visit without delay. [Read more]
Attention history buffs! Museums in Paris and the Paris region are overflowing with great exhibitions, immersing you in the history of France and the world... And if you're not sure which exhibition to choose, we've put together a selection of historical exhibitions and retrospectives for you to see again and again, for a journey through time like no other! [Read more]
In Paris, unusual exhibitions are multiplying in the capital's art centers and museums. From immersive experiences to interactive works and sensory strolls, these exhibitions are sure to get you high. Mark your calendars! [Read more]
If you're a fan of street art in Paris, we'd like to take you on a tour of current and upcoming exhibitions highlighting the art of graffiti and aerosol through the works of street artists. [Read more]
There are a thousand and one reasons why we can't travel and see the world. However, this doesn't mean we have to stay stuck at home: many exhibitions take us to more exotic landscapes and make us true globetrotters. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Art is expressed in many different forms; one of our favorites is perhaps sculpture... So we suggest you to discover our selection of sculpture exhibitions to see in Paris and in Île-de-France at the moment. [Read more]
Looking for a great exhibition in Paris? You've come to the right place: here, we've put together a selection of the finest painting exhibitions currently on show in Paris. All you have to do is choose your next outing! [Read more]
Museums are not just for grown-ups! Yes, there is no age to appreciate art: the proof is in these exhibitions that will delight children and their parents/guardians/grandparents, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
Do you love contemporary art? Then we'd like to take you on a tour of current and forthcoming exhibitions in the Paris region, so that you don't miss out on any cultural events in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
May 2026 in Paris: exhibitions to see this month in the capital and the Paris region
Free exhibitions to visit in May 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Exhibitions in Paris: not-to-be-missed artists' retrospectives
Historical exhibitions in Paris: art events to see now
Immersive exhibitions: unusual concepts currently on view in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Must-see street art exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Travelling in Paris: exhibitions that transport us to faraway lands
Sculpture exhibitions: what you must see in Paris at the moment
Painting exhibitions: not-to-be-missed events in Paris and the Île-de-France region
15 exhibitions to discover with children right now in Paris
Contemporary art exhibitions to discover these days in Paris
