Paris's chic 16th arrondissement is a true paradise for art and culture lovers: it's one of the districts with the most museums, art venues and monuments! As a result, you'll always find great ideas for outings, and countless exhibitions to suit everyone.
Nestled between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne, the 16th arrondissement is the ideal place to stroll and discover new horizons. There's even a Statue of Liberty, just like in New York! But no place will take you on a journey quite like the museums in this district.
Fashion, Asian art, modern art, impressionist painting, science, gastronomy, literature: whatever your passion, you're sure to find a museum to suit you in the 16th arrondissement! Still not convinced? Take a look at the exhibitions currently on at these art venues, and let yourself be seduced by the rich program.
This guide is regularly updated according to the programs of museums and art venues. Check back here for new exhibitions in the area.
Musée de l'Homme: discover the origins, evolution and future of the human species
At the Trocadéro, the Musée de l'Homme invites you to discover the evolution of Man (with a capital "H"), from the first humans to the men of today, on an interactive and educational tour. [Read more]
K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum: An exhibition showcasing the beauty secrets of South Korea unfolds through striking visuals
The Guimet Museum is showcasing a historic exhibition dedicated to Korean beauty, delving into its influences and diverse facets. K-Beauty is on display from March 18 to July 6, 2026. [Read more]
Fashion in the 18th century, a romanticized legacy: an exhibition from the Enlightenment era at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera celebrates the elegance of women's fashion in the Age of Enlightenment with the exhibition "Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy," from March 14 to July 12, 2026, taking visitors on a journey through time to the heart of yesterday's and today's creations. [Read more]
Printemps du Dessin 2026: Drawing Performances and Workshop at the City of Architecture
A new edition of the Spring Drawing Festival is arriving in Paris and at the City of Architecture: on this occasion, the museum is inviting visitors to watch a renowned Taiwanese artist at work from March 26 to April 12, 2026. [Read more]
Joseph Grigely at the Palais de Tokyo: An Exhibition Exploring Accessibility in Cultural Spaces
The deaf artist Joseph Grigely takes over a difficult-to-access space at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris with his exhibition "Nous en sommes là – This is where we are". This thought-provoking show explores architectural accessibility within cultural institutions through a combination of visual works and a risograph publication. Running from April 3 to September 13, 2026, it challenges visitors to reconsider how our environments are designed and experienced. [Read more]
Cheryl Marie Wade at the Palais de Tokyo: An immersive experience into crip culture and activist poetry
The Palais de Tokyo is hosting a groundbreaking group exhibition centered on the poetry of Cheryl Marie Wade, a prominent figure in Berkeley’s crip art scene, from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Featuring archival footage, performances, and installations, the show aims to breathe new life into a marginalized artistic voice that bridges poetry, activism, and the remembrance of disability. [Read more]
Pauline Curnier Jardin at Palais de Tokyo: An Exhibition Exploring Myths and Social Norms
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is showcasing a comprehensive solo exhibition dedicated to Pauline Curnier Jardin, a French artist known for her immersive works that delve into rituals, gender, and body representations through installations, films, and performances. Running from April 3 to September 13, 2026, this expansive exhibition is conceived as a fragmented, sensory journey. It features both key works and new commissions, created in collaboration with the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid. [Read more]
Cathy de Monchaux at the Palais de Tokyo: a groundbreaking, thought-provoking retrospective in Paris
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting France’s first retrospective of British artist Cathy de Monchaux, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Showcasing nearly fifty works, the exhibition spans four decades of her creative journey, exploring themes of the human body, materials, and emotive storytelling. [Read more]
Benoît Piéron at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition exploring themes of care, vulnerability, and imagination
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting a retrospective dedicated to contemporary artist Benoît Piéron, focusing on sculptures and installations inspired by the hospital environment. Running from April 3 to September 13, 2026, the exhibition delves into themes of care, waiting, and fragility through works that blend medical aesthetics, sensory experiences, and reflections on vulnerability as a universal condition. [Read more]
Jesse Darling at the Palais de Tokyo: an immersive exhibition blending ruins with forgotten stories
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting an immersive exhibition by British artist Jesse Darling, the winner of the 2023 Turner Prize. The show is open from April 3rd to September 13th, 2026. Through monumental installations crafted from discarded materials and everyday objects, the artist explores the fragile foundations of the structures that shape our lives. [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
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]
Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris, opening hours, tickets and exhibitions
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, located in the Palais Chaillot on Place du Trocadéro, is an exceptional, monumental 22,000 m2 museum housing numerous models, city plans and immense scupltures. Here, you can take an in-depth look at some of the world's most beautiful buildings, and immerse yourself in the world of technology, architecture and urban planning. [Read more]
Musée Marmottan Monet: opening hours, news... All you need to know about the temple of Impressionism
If you love fine art and Impressionism, the Musée Marmottan Monet is for you! Here's what you need to know to prepare for your visit to the museum. [Read more]
The Musée des arts asiatiques - Guimet, an exotic spot in Paris
We take you on a (re)discovery of the Musée Guimet, dedicated to Asian arts. On the program: an exotic tour of historical treasures in splendid surroundings. [Read more]
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, open since 1961 and located in the heart of the City of Light, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover over 15,000 works reflecting the wealth of artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this museum transports us into the world of contemporary art. It's free to visit! [Read more]
The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower
The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café. [Read more]
The Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine by night: visit the collections every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections, architectural features and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Musée Marmottan Monet by night: discover Impressionist works every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Musée Marmottan-Monet, temple of Impressionism, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The Palais Galliera by night: visit the backstage world of fashion every Friday evening
Every Friday evening, until 9pm, the Palais Galliera, musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Palais Galliera, the fashion museum for all haute couture lovers in Paris
The Palais Galliera, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is a museum dedicated to fashion and the history of clothing. Special evenings, major events, exhibitions: find out what's new at this magnificent cultural spot. [Read more]
Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!
Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées. [Read more]
The Musée Clemenceau: a little-known historic site in Paris
Did you know? There's a little-known museum in Paris that plunges us into the private life of Georges Clemenceau. Nicknamed the Tiger, this former French minister left his mark on the history of the Third Republic. The Musée Clemenceau takes us into his apartment and garden, a timeless place! [Read more]
Center Culturel Hellénique de Paris : opening hours, access... All about the Greek Cultural Institute
The Centre Culturel Hellénique de Paris, the capital's vibrant epicenter of Greek culture, invites you to discover its events and exhibitions all year round. Located at 23 rue Galilée, the establishment is a must for lovers of Greek culture. Opening hours, access, history... We tell you everything you need to know before your visit! [Read more]
Palais de Tokyo: opening hours, prices, reservations... All you need to know about the Paris museum
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Palais de Tokyo, a jewel of contemporary art located in the heart of Paris. Opening times, prices, reservations, nearby transport... Everything you need to know before your visit! [Read more]
Cinéaqua, the Paris Aquarium in the Trocadéro Gardens
The Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua awaits you at the foot of the Trocadéro, in its pretty gardens. This historic aquarium houses 13,000 fish and 35 sharks in over 50 tanks. All year round, the aquarium offers activities for children, as well as scientific events not to be missed. [Read more]
The Fondation Louis Vuitton, a mecca for contemporary art in Paris
The Fondation Louis Vuitton, a mecca for contemporary art in Paris [Read more]
99 Cameras Museum: a free museum dedicated to legendary cameras, at Studio Harcourt
In the heart of Studio Harcourt, come and discover a brand-new museum showcasing the history of photography, through iconic cameras from a unique collection, to be admired free of charge! [Read more]
Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche: visit the iconic architect's work in Paris
In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, an architectural treasure emerges: the Maison La Roche, the fruit of the innovative spirit of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s. A pioneer of architectural purism, this daring residence redefined the rules of modern architecture. Today, the Maison La Roche has become a symbol of innovation and creativity, welcoming the public to exhibitions of design and contemporary art. A great opportunity to (re)discover its spaces! [Read more]
Did you know? There's a Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris!
Fans of luxury goods or works of art? Learn to tell the real from the fake at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris. Housed in a sumptuous 16th-century townhouse, the museum is packed with varied collections built up from seizures and brought together for educational purposes. The ideal place to hone your eye and your analysis! [Read more]
In Paris, Etienne Daho's stage outfits join the Palais Galliera collections
The Palais Galliera is known to Parisians as the museum of fashion. And now a monument to French chanson has been added to its 200,000-strong collection: some of Etienne Daho's stage and street outfits have been entrusted to this Parisian cultural institution. [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]
Brion Gysin, the Last Museum: A Retrospective Exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The City of Paris's Museum of Modern Art is hosting the first-ever retrospective exhibition of artist Brion Gysin. Open to the public from April 10 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
The Navy and the Painters: A Major Exhibition Exploring Art and Authority at the Museum of the Navy
The Museum of the Navy highlights the painters who helped shape the history of the French fleet, with a historical exhibition opening from May 13 to August 2, 2026. [Read more]
The Great Ages: A poignant photographic exhibition by Nikos Aliagas at the Museum of Man
Starting April 8, 2026, the Museum of Man will host a photography exhibition by Nikos Aliagas. Titled "The Grande Ages," the exhibit explores our connection to aging through a blend of intimate portraits and scientific insights, highlighting the vital role of our elders in society. [Read more]
Silla: Gold and the Sacred — An Exhibition Showcasing Korea's Treasures at the Guimet Museum
The Guimet Museum unveils ancient treasures from the Silla Kingdom in South Korea with the exhibition "Silla: Gold and the Sacred," open from May 20 to August 31, 2026. [Read more]
Calder. Dreaming in Equilibrium: The Retrospective Exhibition of the Sculptor at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
For its upcoming exhibition, the Fondation Louis Vuitton will celebrate Alexander Calder with "Calder. Dreaming in Equilibrium" a remarkable retrospective running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The show will feature nearly 300 works, including mobiles, stabile sculptures, and jewelry brought to life. In the striking architectural spaces designed by Frank Gehry, art will no longer be static... it will pulsate, sway, and dream gracefully in perfect balance. [Read more]
Lee Miller: an exhibition dedicated to the American photographer at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
From April 10 to August 2, 2026, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris will host a major retrospective dedicated to Lee Miller. Featuring around 250 vintage and contemporary prints, the exhibition aims to showcase the incredible range of the renowned American photographer’s work — from fashion photographs and portraits to landscapes and compelling war reports. [Read more]
The Call of the Deep: the exhibition in the abyss at the National Maritime Museum
From October 14, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the National Maritime Museum explores the depths at the Trocadéro. Nearly 240 works retrace the history of underwater exploration, from innovations and myths to scientific discoveries. [Read more]
No more boredom: the museums of the 16th arrondissement await you! Which exhibition is first on your agenda for the day?
