Top 10 exhibitions for April 2026: our selection for great outings in Paris

Paris is full of great exhibitions, andApril 2026 is no exception. In this article, we present our top 10 must-see exhibitions for this month, so you can make the best discoveries to suit your desires. From unusual exhibitions to the most eagerly awaited, our selection will guide you in your choice of cultural outings.

April is the perfect time to discover new exhibitions in and around Paris. Among this month's must-see exhibitions are new museum openings, immersive exhibitions that plunge you into fascinating worlds, and the major exhibitions eagerly awaited by art and culture lovers.

Our top 10 exhibitions for April 2026 in Paris include a variety of themes and formats, to satisfy all tastes and curiosities. Whether you're passionate about contemporary art, history, photography or street-art, you're sure to find something to suit you in this selection. The hardest part is choosing. Afterwards, you can also do the 10...

Cling! The comic book gets real about money: an educational and playful exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris speaks to us about money through comics and their heroes, with an exclusive exhibition titled Cling! Comics talk money. On view from April 10 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]

Lee Miller : a major exhibition devoted to the renowned photographer at the Museum of Modern Art
From April 10 to August 2, 2026, the Paris Musée d'Art Moderne will devote a major retrospective to photographer Lee Miller. Spanning nearly 250 vintage and contemporary prints, the exhibition aims to illuminate the breadth of the American artist's work, from her fashion shots to portraits and landscapes, and to her war photojournalism. [Read more]

From every angle: the Postal Museum delves into workwear in a stunning exhibition
The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Museum) delves into the world of workwear in the postal service... But that’s not all. Discover the exhibition Sous toutes les coutures, on show from April 8 to September 22, 2026. [Read more]

Marilyn Monroe, a centenary celebration! The Hollywood icon is in the spotlight in an exhibition at the Cinémathèque.
The Cinémathèque marks the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth with a commemorative exhibition honoring the cinema icon. The star's legacy will be showcased from April 8 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]

At the Palais de Tokyo, Cheryl Marie Wade explores crip culture and engaged poetry — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a group exhibition centered on Cheryl Marie Wade’s poems, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. A tribute to a key figure of Berkeley’s crip scene, the show unites archives, performances, and installations to give voice to a form of poetry that is at once political and militant, deeply tied to the history of disability. [Read more]

Eggxtraordinaire: a free, offbeat and foodie exhibition you won’t want to miss in the Marais
An exhibition unlike any other to discover during Easter time. From April 3 to May 3, 2026, at Galerie Joseph, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and artists explore the egg and its symbols with the free exhibition Eggxtraordinaire. An offbeat event you simply have to see! [Read more]

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music
The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium. [Read more]

The Legend of the Titanic: La Villette's immersive virtual reality experience — review
Starting March 31, 2026, La Villette will host a 3,000-square-meter immersive experience dedicated to the Titanic. Expect cutting-edge tech, including virtual reality and a 360-degree space, where visitors are invited to relive the ship's legendary journey up close to the passengers. [Read more]

Exhibition of Giovanni Segantini at the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris: Symbolism and Alpine Landscapes
In Paris, the Marmottan Monet Museum is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a painter associated with Symbolism and Divisionism. The show features over 60 works inspired by the Alpine landscapes and runs from April 29 to August 16, 2026. [Read more]

Admire them all: the Pokémon tribute exhibition at the Musée en Herbe.
The Musée en Herbe is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise with an exhibition that’s both creative and playful, opening to the public starting April 16, 2026. [Read more]

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