In the movies, winter is always so beautiful. Immaculate snow, hot chocolates and homemade cookies, vacations in the mountains... And in real life... Well, it's less poetic. And yet,winter is our favorite season in Paris! Simply because it's the best time to enjoy the region's museums, monuments and art galleries.
The weather is gloomy and cold, so we take refuge in the beautiful museums that surround us, and travel to more welcoming lands, thanks to the paintings, sculptures or photographs displayed before us.
This winter, there's no shortage of exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region. From December 21, 2025 to March 20, 2026, a host of adventures awaits us. Immersive exhibitions, unusual experiences, playful get-togethers, discoveries of new artists, retrospectives, themed exhibitions... There's plenty to keep you busy and entertained.
Find out what's in store for you in the coming months. Don't forget to consult this guide regularly, as we update it with new discoveries and museum announcements.
District 13 International Art Fair 2026: the urban art fair returns this winter to the Hôtel Drouot.
District 13 International Art Fair will be held at the Hôtel Drouot from January 15 to 18, 2026, for its eighth edition. This major event brings together the hottest street art galleries and artists of the moment in an exceptional venue in Paris.
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Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition
Sponsored - How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght.
This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below). [Read more]
Artistic Christmas: museums and monuments open on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Paris
After Christmas presents and another (too) hearty meal, why not go out with the family on Thursday, December 25, 2025? Head to the museums and monuments that are open on this public holiday. [Read more]
Doris Brynner: the iconic fashion exhibition at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Doris Brynner, a figure of 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance, from January 23 to 26, 2026. The exhibition is being held during Haute Couture Fashion Week. [Read more]
Barbara: the BnF François-Mitterrand celebrates the icon of French song in an exhibition
Calling all Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her death, the BnF François-Mitterrand is honoring the career of this true icon of French music in a unique exhibition entitled "Dis quand reviendras-tu ? Barbara et son public" (When will you come back? Barbara and her audience). This cultural event can be discovered from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery. [Read more]
Le Trésor retrouvé du Roi Soleil: an exhibition of never-before-seen works at the Grand Palais
From February 1 to 8, 2026, the Grand Palais is exhibiting for the first time the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV from the Manufactures nationales. A unique immersion in the splendor of the XVIIᵉ century, featuring 33 masterpieces woven for the Grande Galerie du Louvre. [Read more]
Art Capital 2026: the major artistic event to experience this winter at the Grand Palais
Art Capital returns for a new edition from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Grand Palais. Don't miss this event for lovers of contemporary art, which brings together four fairs in one. [Read more]
Facing the sky, Paul Huet in his time: the reopening exhibition of the Musée de la Vie Romantique
Immerse yourself in the skies of painter Paul Huet with the exhibition Face au ciel (Facing the Sky), on display from February 14 to August 31, 2026. This exhibition is organized to mark the reopening of the Musée de la Vie Romantique. [Read more]
Le rêve cette autre part: the dreamlike exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation
At the Fondation Pernod Ricard, the exhibition "Le rêve, cette autre part" explores dreams as a space for creation, thought and relationships, with artists Amie Barouh, Chloé Quenum and philosopher Mohamed Amer Meziane. On view from February 17 to April 18, 2026. [Read more]
Robert Capa: the must-see exhibition dedicated to the photographer at the Musée de la Libération de Paris
Discover the exhibition dedicated to Robert Capa at the Musée de la Libération de Paris, an immersive journey designed with Magnum Photos to understand the art of war photojournalism. A visual exploration of history to be experienced from February 18 to December 20, 2026. [Read more]
Leonora Carrington, retrospective exhibition of a surrealist artist at the Musée du Luxembourg
The Musée du Luxembourg is honoring the artist Leonora Carrington, a painter and sculptor who defied convention. The exhibition is open from February 18 to July 19, 2026. [Read more]
A day in the 18th century: explore a mansion with the Musée des Arts Déco exhibition.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris invites us to visit an 18th-century mansion through the immersive exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Open from February 18 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
Clair-obscur: an exhibition of light and shade at the Bourse de Commerce
From March 4 to August 31, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce will be transformed into a luminous, twilight landscape for a new exhibition entitled "Clair-obscur". [Read more]
Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.
The Musée de Cluny in Paris presents "Licorne!" (Unicorn!), a major exhibition dedicated to the famous mythical creature, from March 13 to July 12, 2026. Through a hundred works from around the world, discover the history, symbolism, and millennial fascination surrounding the unicorn, between art, legend, and spirituality. [Read more]
Fashion in the 18th century, a fantasized heritage: an exhibition on the Age of Enlightenment 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]
Renoir and love: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. [Read more]
Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world. [Read more]
Faces of Artists at the Petit Palais: a painting exhibition not to be missed
The Petit Palais is highlighting some of the masterpieces in its collections with the exhibition Visages d'artistes. De Gustave Courbet à Annette Messager (Faces of Artists: From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager), on view from March 17 to July 19, 2026. [Read more]
K-Beauty at the Musée Guimet: a major exhibition on Korean beauty to be held this spring
The Musée Guimet is devoting a major exhibition to Korean beauty, exploring its influences and multiple facets. On view from March 18 to July 6, 2026. [Read more]
Here's a great cultural program to make you love winter even more! Don't worry: the next season also has some great artistic events in store...
Dates and Opening Time
From December 21, 2025 to March 20, 2026
