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.
David Bowie, Mr Jones' Long Hair: the original exhibition at Galerie MR8 in Paris, photos
A new exhibition in Paris highlights the intimate face of David Bowie. From March 22 to June 22, 2025, Galerie MR8 presents "David Bowie, Mr Jones' Long Hair". Over 70 rare photographs with commentary reveal the hidden side of the icon, between artistic creation, personal transformation and visual expression. [Read more]
France-Brazil 2025 season: Visit Brasil gallery opens at Espace Wilde
To mark the Saison France-Brésil 2025, the Visit Brasil Gallery at Espace Wilde invites you on an immersive, artistic journey through Paris, celebrating Brazil's 32 UNESCO World Heritage sites through an interactive, sensory and cultural exhibition, from April 26 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
Agnès Varda's Paris: our photos from the exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
Agnès Varda cinéaste... everyone knows, but Agnès Varda photographe? The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to THE filmmaker of the Nouvelle Vague, entitled "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là", from April 9 to August 24, 2025. A tribute to her work, highlighting her close ties with Paris and the courtyard-atelier on rue Daguerre, through photographs, films and previously unseen archives. [Read more]
The Blooming of a Heritage: an exhibition of 10 contemporary Japanese artists at Galerie Sato
This spring, Galerie Sato in Paris opens its doors to 10 contemporary Japanese artists in a small group show entitled "The Blooming of a Heritage". Visit us from April 17 to May 3, 2025, to discover this free artistic event combining painting, ceramics and textiles. [Read more]
Works by Osvaldo González and Zhanna Kadyrova at Galleria Continua, our photos
From March 28 to May 28, 2025, Galleria Continua presents two new contemporary artists. On the one hand, discover the surprising compositions of Cuban visual artist Osvaldo González, created from superimposed adhesive tapes. On the other, the committed works of Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova. [Read more]
Galerie Kiff & Marais: A showroom and exhibition space
Sponsored - Visit Galerie Kiff & Marais: a venue for exhibitions, events, workshops and live music. A gallery in the heart of the Marais, where various events and collective exhibitions are organized in the 3rd arrondissement! From April 8 to 18, discover "Ode to Diversity" a collective exhibition at Kiff & Marais. [Read more]
Mark Leckey at Lafayette Anticipations: our photos from the As Above So Below exhibition
A plunge into Mark Leckey's "emotional theme park"! Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover the British artist's first solo exhibition in Paris, entitled As Above So Below, from April 2 to July 20, 2025. In all, some twenty works and never-before-seen creations are on view, exploring the theme of ecstasy as a state of extreme emotion. We went along for the ride at a press preview... [Read more]
Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos
For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Music and the Republic: the free exhibition unveiled at the National Archives
The French National Archives present an original sound exhibition, revealing the links between music and the evolution of the Republic. On view free of charge from March 26 to July 14, 2025. [Read more]
S'éclairer sans fin: Edi Dubien's poetic exhibition extended at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Humans and animals come together in the poetic works and drawings of Edi Dubien, on show at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature from December 10, 2024 to August 17, 2025. [Read more]
The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]
Solid'Art Paris 2025: the solidarity art fair returns to the Carreau du Temple
The Carreau du Temple is hosting a new edition of Solid'Art, the art fair benefiting Secours Populaire. Join us from May 1 to 4, 2025 to admire contemporary works of art and do a good deed at the same time. [Read more]
Azzedine Alaïa / Thierry Mugler: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's new fashion exhibition
The Fondation Azzedine Alaïa opens its doors to a cutting-edge new fashion exhibition, "Connivences artistiques: Azzedine Alaïa, Thierry Mugler", from March 3 to June 29, 2025. Join us in the Marais district of Paris to admire this couture face-off between two masters of the silhouette, with millimetric cuts, sculptural glamour and hand-sewn friendship. [Read more]
The Musée de la Magie, a mysterious and fun place in the heart of Paris
Let yourself be surprised by the Musée de la Magie, an unusual cultural and family venue in the Marais district of Paris. [Read more]
Eternelle Notre-Dame, the self-guided experience that reveals all the cathedral's secrets
Sponsored - Visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris? Extend your immersion with the "Eternal Notre-Dame" virtual reality experience. Located beneath the cathedral's forecourt, this interactive adventure will transport you through the centuries, explaining the secrets of its construction, its eventful history and its recent rebirth. [Read more]
Degenerate Art" exhibition: the trial of modern art under Nazism at the Musée Picasso - photos
From February 18 to May 15, 2025, the Musée Picasso unveils an exhibition of so-called "degenerate" art, entitled "Degenerate Art: The Trial of Modern Art under Nazism". A fascinating, dark dive into art history, exploring the Nazi regime's persecution of the avant-garde. [Read more]
Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club - photos
Several contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from the universe and our relationship with the world to create the Chaosmos exhibition, on view free of charge at the Maif Social Club from February 8 to July 26, 2025. [Read more]
Alfred Dreyfus: Truth and justice at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Sponsored - Come to the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme to discover the exhibition dedicated to Alfred Dreyfus. The exhibition brings together over 200 archive documents, photographs, film extracts and works of art, to place Alfred Dreyfus at the center of the "Affaire", a crucial moment in French history. [Read more]
Alfred Dreyfus. Truth and justice: the educational exhibition at the Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
The Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme revisits the Dreyfus affair, with an educational and historical exhibition on view from March 13 to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
Visit an immersive work by Jean Dubuffet in the Centre Pompidou's permanent collections
Among the permanent collections at the Centre Georges Pompidou, there are many works that question our perceptions, taking us into another universe. Such is the case with Jardin d'Hiver, by artist Jean Dubuffet. [Read more]
Center Wallonie Bruxelles: programme, exhibitions... all you need to know about the cultural center in Paris
Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, located in the 4ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, opposite the Centre Pompidou, awaits you to fill up on knowledge. This cultural institution, inaugurated in 1979, highlights the artistic scene of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation through a varied program: visual arts, live performances, cinema and literature. Want to plan a visit? We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris noir: an exhibition spotlighting black artists in France at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou pays tribute to black artists from the 1950s to 2000, with the exhibition "Paris noir", on view from March 19 to June 30, 2025. [Read more]
Dennis Morris: Music + Life: the retrospective exhibition at the Maison européenne de la photographie
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie pays tribute to Dennis Morris with a new exhibition on view from February 5 to May 18, 2025. [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]
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]
Suzanne Valadon: the major retrospective exhibition at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou pays tribute to the painter Suzanne Valadon with a major exhibition from January 15 to May 26, 2025. [Read more]
Carbon footprint: the exhibition to understand ecology at the Musée des Arts et Métiers - photos
The Musée des Arts et Métiers deciphers climate change and the ecological challenges ahead in a groundbreaking exhibition. Discover "Empreinte carbone, l'expo" from October 16, 2024 to May 11, 2025. [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]
Center Pompidou: prices, opening hours, access... All you need to know about the Musée d'Art Moderne
The Centre Pompidou, a museum of modern and contemporary art in the heart of Paris, awaits you every day (except Tuesdays) for a plunge into art in all its forms. Explore its history and exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the artistic universe of one of the world's most visited museums! [Read more]
The Maif Social Club, an inspiring cultural venue on rue de Turenne
On the rue de Turenne in Paris, a hybrid venue awaits cultural visitors and the curious: the Maif Social Club. It's an exhibition space, a library and a place for meetings and conferences. Here, new ideas for a better future are fished out, and children are welcome. [Read more]
The Musée du fromage in Paris is open, and we want to tell you all about it!
The first Musée du fromage has opened its doors in Paris, in the 4ᵉ arrondissement, since this June 13, 2024. A living museum that lets us discover the great French know-how, the making of different cheeses, the history and the many varieties to be discovered all over France. Did you know that there are almost 300 "origine contrôlée" cheeses? You'll have to stay in this world a little longer - and taste it, of course! [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Marie-Laure de Decker: a retrospective of the daring photojournalist at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Marie-Laure de Decker, one of the great photojournalists of the 20th century. The retrospective runs from June 4 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Jeanne Vicerial: her "Nymphose" exhibition at Galerie Templon in Paris
It's an exhibition that's sure to dazzle. From May 17 to July 19, 2025, Jeanne Vicerial presents "Nymphose" at Galerie Templon - Beaubourg, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. It's an opportunity for the talented French visual artist to unveil her large-scale sculptures in black thread, crocheted or smoothed. [Read more]
Expo4Art: the date of the next edition of this free art fair at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Expo4Art is back for four editions, to be experienced in 2025, 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]
Carte blanche à Wolfgang Tillmans, the last exhibition at the BPI of the Centre Pompidou before closing
The Centre Pompidou is giving German artist Wolfgang Tillmans carte blanche from June 13 to September 22, 2025. The artist will take over the 6,000 m² of the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) for a final exhibition before the emblematic building closes for five years of renovation. Expect an unprecedented artistic experience in which the architecture and functions of the library become the terrain for exploration by a committed artist. [Read more]
There's no doubt about it: the Marais is the liveliest district in Paris! So, shall we go?
