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.
Worth, the birth of Haute Couture: a new fashion exhibition on the couturier at the Petit Palais
Charles Frederick Worth, the "father of haute couture", takes up residence at the Petit Palais! From May 7 to September 7, 2025, the museum pays tribute to the man who metamorphosed the art of fashion with a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition. A wonderful opportunity to (re)discover the timeless legacy of this visionary couturier who made Parisian elegance shine on a global scale. [Read more]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]
The Berlin Wall, a divided world: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, our photos
A global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28 long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents an original, well-documented exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 14 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Clubbing: our photos of the exhibition in nightclub mode at the Grand Palais Immersif
Like a desire to dance on the dancefloor! The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover its exhibition on the history of clubs and nightclubs, entitled Clubbing, from May 13 to September 21, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues. [Read more]
Robert Doisneau - Instants donnés: the photo exhibition unveiled at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol pays tribute to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau with a retrospective photo exhibition, on show from April 17 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
The Last Coronation: an immersive behind-the-scenes exhibition at Mobilier national
Dive behind the scenes of France's last royal coronation, that of Charles X in 1825, with Mobilier National's immersive, historical exhibition, on view from April 11 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Une passion chinoise, the fascinating exhibition unveiled at the Musée du Louvre - photos
"Une passion chinoise, la collection de monsieur Thiers", the exhibition unveiled to us at the Musée du Louvre from May 14 to August 25, 2025, features more than 170 Chinese works from the collections of Adolphe Thiers. Installed on the Napoleon mezzanine, this retrospective highlights the richness of Chinese art from the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries, between porcelains, prints and imperial treasures. [Read more]
Disney100: we visited the Disney centenary exhibition in Paris
100 years already... Disney invites you to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, entitled Disney100, from April 10 to October 5, 2025. A plunge into 100 years of history and magic! [Read more]
Jeju, the Korean island of a thousand secrets at the Korean Cultural Center
Sponsored - When it comes to South Korea, you're bound to know Seoul. From May 22 to September 6, 2025, thanks to the Korean Cultural Center's major exhibition, you can also discover Jeju Island and its famous haenyeo divers, emblematic figures of a maritime culture listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Jeju, an island of memories, legends, resistance and raw beauty. Free admission. [Read more]
Le Petit Prince, l'odyssée immersive: a poetic and colorful journey at the Atelier des Lumières
During spring break, from April 11 to July 6, 2025, immerse yourself in Saint-Exupéry's iconic work, and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince, at the Atelier des Lumières. [Read more]
And for even more choice, take a look at our guides :
May 2025 in Paris: exhibitions to see this month in the capital and the Paris region
What's there to see in May 2025 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 2025 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 on the increase. From immersive experiences to interactive works and sensory strolls, these exhibitions are sure to get you high. We take you on a tour of these not-to-be-missed hot events! [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'll take you on a tour of current and forthcoming exhibitions in the Paris region, so you don't miss a single cultural event. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts May 1, 2025
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