It's one of the capital's best-loved historic districts, a place of rich, lively culture and a party zone also known as the gay district of Paris. Spread over the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, the Marais is home to some of the capital's best-known museums and art venues.
Musée Carnavalet, Musée Cognacq-Jay, Maison de Victor Hugo, Musée national Picasso, Musée de la magie, Mémorial de la Shoah, Maison européenne de la photographie, Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson... It's hard to find a place with a livelier artistic life!
The Marais district is therefore ideal for fun, strolling and culture, whatever the time of year. Still not sure what to do when you find yourself in this part of Paris? Here's a small selection ofexhibitions to see in the Marais at the moment.
This guide is updated regularly, according to the programming of the district's museums and art venues. Check back here for new exhibitions.
The Fountain of the Innocents: the Musée Carnavalet's historical and artistic exhibition - photos
The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to the history of the Fountain of the Innocents and its creator, on view from April 24 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Levi van Veluw: monumental installations and sculptures by the contemporary artist in Paris
Dutch-born contemporary artist Levi van Veluw invites you to discover his inner world in a solo exhibition entitled "We do not remember". It's free to discover at Les Filles du Calvaire gallery in Paris from Thursday, May 2 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. [Read more]
Following the waves: the art of Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund at the Swedish Institute
Sponsored - The Swedish Institute presents an exhibition and events featuring images, installations and sculptures by Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. Poetry, readings, a concert, animated objects, movement... Experience the Suivre les ondes season, from March 8 to June 16, 2024! [Read more]
L'enfance du design: an exhibition of nostalgia and design at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou looks at furniture and objects created for children in the 20th century, in a design exhibition to be discovered from April 25 to August 12, 2024. [Read more]
Works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez at Galleria Continua
Contemporary works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez are on show at Galleria Continua in Paris until May 28, 2024. An opportunity to plunge into the artistic worlds of these three artists, whose styles are different but oh so fascinating. [Read more]
Alaïa/Grès, the fabulous fashion exhibition at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa extended again
The Alaïa/Grès Beyond Fashion exhibition brings together for the first time Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa, two legendary dress sculptors, at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Discover 60 masterful creations, celebrating the timeless art of couture, from September 11, 2023 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]
Fashion Faux Parr: Martin Parr's free photo exhibition in an Île Saint-Louis gallery
Fashion through the singular eyes of Martin Parr is what awaits you until May 26, 2024 at Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière. Head to the Île Saint-Louis to discover a free exhibition retracing 25 years of fashion photography imbued with the artist's realistic, kitsch and arch-color aesthetic. [Read more]
Still life exhibition by artist Ivan Arlaud at Sobering Galerie
Sobering Galerie invites you to discover its latest exhibition of still lifes by artist Ivan Arland, entitled Luminous Interiors, from April 6 to May 13, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where tranquility, light and tributes to feminine art intermingle in poetic interior scenes. [Read more]
Takeru Amano: Japanese neo-pop artist exhibits at Galerie Sato in Paris
Attention neo-pop art lovers! Japanese artist Takeru Amano is exhibiting his work at Galerie Sato in Paris from April 20 to May 12, 2024, for his new personal installation entitled "IMA". [Read more]
Musée Picasso in Paris: prices, access, opening hours... All you need to know about the Paris museum
If you're a fan of Picasso's work, head to the Musée Picasso to discover the museum's permanent collections, as well as numerous exhibitions on the artist's world. History, access, opening hours, prices... We tell you everything you need to know about this beautiful Parisian museum! [Read more]
The Swedish Institute in Paris: Sweden's only cultural center abroad
For a trip to Scandinavia without even leaving the capital, head for the Swedish Institute! Housed in the sublime Hôtel de Marle since 1971, the Nordic cultural center offers a rich and varied program of events all year round, showcasing art, music, design and cinema straight from Sweden. [Read more]
Luxe de Poche: our photos of the very, very chic exhibition at the Musée Cognacq-Jay
Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to September 29, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures! [Read more]
Olympic Games, mirror of society: free exhibition at the Shoah Memorial - our photos
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner, and many museums are creating exhibitions on the subject, depending on their theme! The Paris branch of the Shoah Memorial is evoking the values and prejudices around sport, in a free exhibition, from March 29, 2024. [Read more]
Faisons corps: the free exhibition exploring intimacy at the Maif Social Club unveiled
The Maif Social Club is organizing a group exhibition on the body, intimacy and identity. From March 30, 2024 to January 4, 2025, visit Faisons corps free of charge. [Read more]
Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou: the exhibition about the father of contemporary sculpture, our photos
He left his mark on art history with his original and fascinating sculptures. From March 27 to July 1, 2024, the Centre Pompidou is dedicating a rich and beautiful exhibition to the artist Constantin Brancusi. It's an opportunity to (re)discover the diversity of his work, with his sculptures of course, but also his photographs, drawings and films. [Read more]
Following the waves: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Swedish Institute, our photos
Contemporary art invites itself to the Swedish Institute this spring. Visit the famous Scandinavian cultural center in Paris from March 8 to June 16, 2024 to discover the installation "Suivre les ondes" ("Following the waves"). Free of charge, this exhibition features a selection of works by Lars Fredrikson in resonance with those by artists Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. [Read more]
Free exhibition 'Visions Naturelles' at Espace Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Discover the exhibition 'VISIONS NATURELLES' by artist SAILEV from March 4 to April 30, 2024 at Espace Saint-Martin. Totems, mandalas, vanitas: a spiritualist vision of nature and animals. Free admission! [Read more]
1974 - Simone Veil's speech: a free exhibition at the National Archives
The National Archives are organizing an exhibition based on Simone Veil's speech on the abortion law. This free exhibition runs from March 8 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]
Coming Soon: our photos from the group show at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new exhibition, Coming Soon, from February 28 to May 12, 2024. Immerse yourself in an artistic reflection on confirmed and probable futures, combining contemporary and historical works! [Read more]
Invader Space Station: the not-to-be-missed XXL street art exhibition unveiled
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the stars... Or almost! Street-artist Invader invites us to his space station, an original street-art exhibition to be discovered from February 17 to May 5, 2024 in a Parisian building. [Read more]
Solid'Art Paris returns to the Carreau du Temple in May 2024
The Secours Populaire contemporary art fair, Solid'Art, returns for a 3rd edition at the Carreau du Temple in Paris. From May 2 to 5, 110 artists will be exhibiting and selling their work in support of the association. [Read more]
Fashion icon: MEP pays tribute to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in an exhibition
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie unveils a totally new exhibition dedicated to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, to be discovered from February 28 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
The Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, a collector's museum in the heart of the Marais district
The Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the Marais district of Paris, boasts a fine collection of 18th-century works evocative of the Age of Enlightenment, acquired between 1900 and 1927 by Ernest Cognacq. It's a free historical plunge! [Read more]
In the Seine: an exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine
The Archeological Crypt presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is entertaining, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, until the end of the year. [Read more]
In the apartment of Léonce Rosenberg: discover the world of the art dealer at the Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso Paris takes us into the world of art dealer Léonce Rosenberg, a great champion of cubism and abstraction, in an exhibition on view from January 30 to May 19, 2024. [Read more]
Victor Hugo s'escrime: the exhibition at the Maison de Victor Hugo takes us to the heart of the fight
With sword or pen, Victor Hugo fought many battles. Discover them in the Victor Hugo s'escrime exhibition, presented from April 30 to September 15, 2024 in the writer's house, Place des Vosges, Paris. [Read more]
Foreigners in the French Resistance: the free exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
The Shoah Memorial honors foreigners involved in the French Resistance, with an exhibition accessible free of charge from February 2, 2024. [Read more]
Exhibition "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie" at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie dedicates its new exhibition to the work of Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022. Here's what's in store at the MEP from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 for this groundbreaking exhibition entitled "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie". [Read more]
The Musée des Arts et Métiers: a historical journey through the greatest inventions
The Musée des Arts et Métiers is the kind of fun, family-friendly museum we love. Come and discover the world's greatest technical and technological inventions, housed in a historic monument. [Read more]
The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris: an exploration of the human-animal relationship
Nestled in the Marais district of Paris, the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature offers a unique insight into hunting, nature and the complex relationship between man and animal. This unusual museum invites visitors to discover an exceptional collection, while encouraging reflection on our relationship with flora and fauna. [Read more]
La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, the museum of contemporary photography in Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in the Marais district, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie showcases those who have turned photography into an art form, a political medium and a means of rebelling, documenting and paying homage... We'll take you with us to the heart of the cultural venue dedicated to photography in Paris! [Read more]
Tamara Kostianovsky exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Discover Tamara Kostianovsky's first major retrospective in France at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris from April 23 to September 22, 2024. This immersive exhibition reveals the artist's singular creations, in which memory, violence and the symbiosis between man and nature come together in unique sculptural works. Immerse yourself in a universe where artistic upcycling comes to life, inviting us to reflect on our relationship with the world and with existence! [Read more]
Center Pompidou: prices, opening hours, access... All you need to know about the Musée d'Art Moderne
The Centre Pompidou, a jewel of modern and contemporary art in the heart of Paris, awaits you every day (except Tuesdays) for an unprecedented immersion in art in all its forms. Explore its fascinating history, its must-see exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the artistic universe of one of the world's most visited museums! [Read more]
Lafayette Anticipations: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about the contemporary art foundation
For art lovers, the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation awaits you every day of the week to show you its exhibitions and space. Opening times, prices, practical information... we've got it all! [Read more]
Exhibition "Joann Sfar. La vie dessinée" at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme
Sponsored - First major retrospective devoted to Joann Sfar at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme from October 12, 2023 to May 12, 2024. [Read more]
Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest museum dedicated to the capital's history
The Musée Carnavalet invites you to discover the history of the capital. Discover what awaits you in Paris' oldest museum, which has the advantage of being free... [Read more]
Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author
The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived. [Read more]
Explorer l'infiniment, the exhibition exploring unknown worlds, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
From October 17, 2023, the Musée des Arts et Métiers invites you to discover the fascinating world of exploration, from the abyss to space and the study of our planet. Embark on a special adventure, following in the footsteps of the great explorers from the Musée des Arts et Métiers! [Read more]
Joann Sfar at the heart of an exhibition at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme : Photos and reviews
For the very first time, Joann Sfar, author, cartoonist and filmmaker, is the subject of a complete exhibition retracing his work. Join us on October 12 to discover "La vie dessinée" at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme. [Read more]
The Shoah Memorial: a place of remembrance in Paris
The Shoah Memorial in Paris opens its doors to us free of charge, inviting us to remember and understand the history of the Jews of France, especially during the Second World War. [Read more]
Studio 13/16, a creative and artistic place for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou
Museums are cool, but with teenagers, it's not always easy: while some are passionate about the exhibitions of the moment, others get bored after ten minutes. So, let's go to studio 13/16, the place by and for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the heart of the construction site, the free exhibition under the forecourt in photos
The Notre-Dame de Paris: au coeur du chantier exhibition, which takes place beneath the cathedral's forecourt, is now unveiled. From March 7, 2023, until the monument reopens, discover the work of the hundreds of men and women who are rebuilding the cathedral. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highlights of the titanic construction site, to discover the work of the journeymen and craftsmen, and the challenges of reconstruction. [Read more]
Center Pompidou: the museum's must-see masterpieces
It is impossible to miss this institution if you love modern and contemporary art. The Centre Pompidou is one of the most important museums in Paris, and it houses some masterpieces of the genre. Here is a small overview of the works to see at least once in your life. [Read more]
The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris is evolving
The Musée de la Chasse closed its doors in 2019 to carry out expansion work. It also took the opportunity to enrich its collections and review its scenography, in order to question the relationship of Man to living things. Reopening planned for spring 2021. [Read more]
Les belles images: Thomas Mailaender's experimental retrospective at the MEP
Artist Thomas Mailaender has been given carte blanche to exhibit his original creations at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from June 12 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Gold Rush, the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations for the Olympic season
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new exhibition, La Ruée vers l'or, from June 19 to September 1, 2024. A free, open-access artistic amusement park designed by students in the vocational training program at the Lycée Alfred Nobel in Clichy-sous-Bois, also on offer at the Atelier Médicis in Clichy-sous-Bois from June 1 to July 28, 2024. [Read more]
The Musée du fromage opens in Paris
The Musée Vivant du fromage opens its doors in Paris, in the 4ᵉ arrondissement, this June 3, 2024. A unique immersive and interactive experience is the promise of this new venue, which will showcase our French culinary and terroir heritage. [Read more]
Expo4Art: all the 2024 dates for this free art fair at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Expo4Art returns for four editions in 2024, at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. It's the ideal event for discovering new talent in the art world. Don't hesitate: it's free! [Read more]
There's no doubt about it: the Marais is the liveliest district in Paris! So, shall we go?
