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...
Exhibition "Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion" : a deep dive into the sumptuous collections of the famous family at the Mobilier National
Dive into the art of 18th-century Sèvres porcelain, and especially into the highly sought-after Rothschild family collections, with the exhibition Sèvres, a Rothschild passion, on view from April 17 to July 26, 2026 at the Mobilier national. [Read more]
Admire them all: Pokémon take center stage in a playful and nostalgic exhibition at the Musée en Herbe
The Musée en Herbe marks Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with an exhibition that is as artistic as it is playful, on view from April 16 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Michelangelo / Rodin: Sculptors in a head-to-head encounter in a major Louvre museum exhibition
The Louvre Museum brings two great masters of sculpture into dialogue in an exhibition that takes us behind the secrets of creation: from April 15 to July 20, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin". [Read more]
Colors Festival returns to Paris with the street-art exhibition Colors Ligth, spanning 700 m², featuring the photos
The Colors Festival returns to Paris after a three-year hiatus and sets up in the 15th arrondissement with Colors Light, a new immersive exhibition exploring blacklight and urban art, opening from April 16 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: History Reimagined with the Carnavalet Museum Exhibition
The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with a richly historical exhibition, on view from April 15 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
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]
April 2026 exhibitions: art outings to check out in Paris and Île-de-France
Want to catch a standout exhibition in Paris or the Île-de-France area in April 2026? Let the lineup of new exhibitions guide you, and enjoy exciting discoveries that will define this beautiful spring month! [Read more]
Looking for a fresh outing in April 2026? Here’s our pick of the new exhibitions to visit this month. Must-see outings you won’t want to miss! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2029
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April 2026 exhibitions: art outings to check out in Paris and Île-de-France
New: discover the exhibitions opening their doors in April 2026 at Paris museums
