Every month, Sortiraparis offers you a selection ofexhibitions to see, museums to visit, artistic events to experience... Great outings to make the most of every day, dozens of cultural events to enjoy every month. A host of exhibitions and places to discover... Which makes our heads spin a little.
With so many things to see and do, it's hard to identify the major events not to be missed and the exceptional artistic events to watch out for. Especially as some exhibitions and museums don't open their doors for several months!
To make sure you don't miss out on any of these sensational events, we've put together a small selection for you. In this guide, you'll find the major must-see exhibitions of the coming months, as well as the art venues due to open their doors very soon in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
So get out your diaries, and discover the exhibitions and art venues we're looking forward to seeing in Paris over the coming months.
Olympism, a world history: the Olympiad exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Since 1896, 33 Olympiads have been held around the world. To mark the Paris 2024 Games, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is retracing their history and behind-the-scenes in a retrospective exhibition, from April 26 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Olympism, a modern invention: the exhibition between art and sport at the Musée du Louvre, our photos
The Musée du Louvre is gearing up for the Olympic Games, with a brand-new, sporting exhibition. From April 24 to September 16, 2024, discover "Olympism, a modern invention, an ancient heritage". [Read more]
Grands Décors de Notre-Dame: the Mobilier National's grandiose exhibition at the Galerie des Gobelins
Just a few months before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Mobilier National presents the work carried out to restore the monument's decor, in a grandiose exhibition from April 24 to July 21, 2024. [Read more]
Michel Bassompierre at Rosa Bonheur: the exhibition for animal lovers at Château Rosa Bonheur
Large, curvaceous animals have taken up residence at the Château de Rosa Bonheur: these are the works of Michel Bassompierre, who is exhibiting his sculptures from May 3 to September 30, 2024. [Read more]
Saint-Exupéry, fragments of history: the exhibition on the pilot at the Musée de l'air et de l'espace
While Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for writing "Le Petit Prince", he was also a famous pilot, whom the Musée de l'air et de l'espace will be honoring on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his death at sea, from May 29, 2024. [Read more]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Trompe-l'œil, a head-turning exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Artists play with our senses: discover the art of trompe-l'œil, with the Musée Marmottan-Monet's playful and unusual exhibition, on view from October 17, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Metal at the Philharmonie de Paris: the major exhibition dedicated to extreme music, our photos
Extreme music comes to the Philharmonie de Paris! The famous hall nestled in the 19th arrondissement of Paris is hosting the "Metal" exhibition from April 5 to September 29, 2024. It's an opportunity to find out more about this musical genre, which continues to attract a huge following. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Taïnos et Kalinagos des Antilles exhibition: a fascinating journey at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to discover the culture of the Taïnos and Kalinagos, peoples of the West Indies who have almost disappeared. A journey to be experienced from June 4 to October 13, 2024. [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron, the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]
Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Once upon a time... Wen Na's tales: the exhibition in the Chinese imagination at the Musée en Herbe
Chinese artist Wen Na introduces us to her poetic, mythological world in a new exhibition at the Musée en Herbe from June 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Disco I'm coming out: the exhibition to be seen at the Philharmonie de Paris in 2025
Disco music is coming to Paris, and more precisely to the Philharmonie, in a brand-new exhibition to be discovered from February 14 to August 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to revisit the history of this musical movement, which originated in the United States over 50 years ago! [Read more]
Marathon, the messenger's race: the Olympic Games exhibition at the Musée de la Poste
Since the dawn of time, running has been used for practical purposes, and in particular as a message carrier, as the Musée de la Poste explains in its new exhibition, which will take place during the Olympic Games! [Read more]
A manga exhibition planned for 2025 at the Musée Guimet
Manga is very popular in France, so much so that the Hexagone is considered the 2nd country for manga. So many readers can rejoice: the Musée Guimet is preparing an exhibition dedicated to manga for 2025. [Read more]
Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese, the Italian exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Musée Jacquemart-André reopens its doors in September 2024: to mark the occasion, the museum is showing Masterpieces from the Galerie Borghèse from September 6, 2024 to January 30, 2025. [Read more]
A la table des mousquetaires exhibition: History and gastronomy meet at the Château de Vincennes
Discover the gastronomic habits and customs of France in the Grand siècle, with the exhibition A la table des mousquetaires, at the Château de Vincennes from April 24 to July 10, 2024. [Read more]
Rayon jouets, a playful exhibition for children of yesterday and today at Hangar Y
Hangar Y takes us into the world of toys, with an ultra-playful exhibition to discover from May 18 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Formes et couleurs, a tribute to Ellsworth Kelly at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
To mark the centenary of Ellsworth Kelly's birth, the Fondation Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the abstract artist with the exhibition Forms and Colors, on view from May 7 to September 9, 2024. [Read more]
The Palais de la Découverte: a science museum in the heart of the Grand Palais
Created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, the Palais de la Découverte is a museum dedicated to science and experimentation. Here's everything you need to know about this museum housed in the Grand Palais, ahead of its reopening in 2025. [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]
Exhibition on the Grands Magasins Parisiens at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
At the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, a fantastic exhibition on the fascinating history of Parisian department stores is taking shape. From October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, you can learn more about their architecture and evolution since the Second Empire. [Read more]
French Pâtisserie, the ultra-gourmet event exhibition coming soon to La Villette?
Yes, patisserie can be art, and La Villette understands this! Discover the French Pâtisserie exhibition-experience, an unusual and gourmet event to be experienced soon. [Read more]
Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! a new exhibition at the immersive Grand Palais
Frida Kahlo as you've probably never seen her before! Discover the exceptional exhibition Frida Kahlo ¡Viva La Vida! at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris, a unique immersion in the life and art of the global icon, from September 18, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Explore her diary, her friendships with the great artists of her time, and her extraordinary creativity! [Read more]
L'atelier rouge: Matisse's masterpiece honored in Fondation Louis Vuitton exhibition
Discover Matisse's masterwork, L'Atelier rouge, in an exhibition never seen before in France, presented at the Fondation Louis Vuitton from May 7 to September 9, 2024. [Read more]
Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, the exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
What happens to Olympic buildings once the Games are over? The Maison de la culture du Japon takes us on a journey in the footsteps of these monumental infrastructures, with the exhibition Kenzo Tange - Kengo Kuma, the legacy of the Tokyo Games, on view from May 2 to June 29, 2024. [Read more]
Asterix, the immersive journey, coming soon to the Atelier des Lumières
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Géricault's horses: a tribute to the famous painter, at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Musée de la Vie Romantique celebrates the bicentenary of Théodore Géricault's death, with a themed exhibition presented from May 15 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]
Cheval en majesté, at the heart of a civilization: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of the horse, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [Read more]
L'Aérosol Saint-Denis: a museum dedicated to street art and hip hop soon to open in the Paris region
A museum dedicated to street art and hip hop in the Paris region? That's the exciting project soon to see the light of day in Seine-Saint-Denis, as part of the revival of the Cathédrales du Rail. Called L'Aérosol Saint-Denis, this new cultural venue will be housed in the former railway halls, which are listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. [Read more]
The Musée Art Ludique comes to Gare Saint-Lazare: when will it reopen?
The Musée Art Ludique keeps us waiting... After being closed for over six years, the museum devoted to cartoon graphic design, animated movies and video grames, could rise from its ashes, by late 2023, at the Gare Saint-Lazare. [Read more]
Discover the new cultural offering of the Palais de la Découverte for its reopening in 2025.
Currently closed for renovations, the Palais de la Découverte has announced its new cultural offering for its reopening in 2025, featuring scientific experiments and laboratories for the whole family to learn while having fun! [Read more]
An exhibition unveils details of the Sistine Chapel with life-sized frescoes in Paris
How about diving into the heart of Michelangelo’s work? A never-before-seen exhibition is to open soon in Paris to unveil the famous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel in their very details. [Read more]
Paranormal Mysteries: the supernatural immersive exhibition-experience comes to Paris
Looking for thrills? An immersive and supernatural experience is to arrive soon to Paris! Paranormal Mysteries is the name of this unusual exhibition taking you to the heart of legends and mysteries through tales, enigmas and screenings. [Read more]
Pompei – the exhibition: an exceptional immersive journey arrives soon in Paris
An XXL immersive exhibition is coming very soon to Paris. Get your passport ready, we are taking off to discover Pompei, the iconic Italian city buried by Mount Vesuvius. The location and dates of this exhibition are still undercover to what we know… [Read more]
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April 2024 exhibitions: great things to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Looking for a great exhibition in Paris or the Ile-de-France region in April 2024? Let us guide you through the program of new exhibitions, and enjoy some great discoveries in this beautiful spring month! [Read more]
May 2024 in Paris: the best exhibitions to see in the capital and the Paris region
What's there to see in May 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? The program of new exhibitions is on its way, and promises some great discoveries! [Read more]
