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.
Le Vésinet, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine(78)... artists open their studios for a whole weekend!
The Boucle de Seine Art Trail returns to push open the doors of some sixty artists' and craftsmen's studios, on the weekend of April 27-28, 2024. Join us in Carrières-sur-Seine, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine, Houilles, Le Vésinet and Montesson for a free arty stroll behind the scenes of creation, hidden through the charming lanes of Yvelines (78). [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]
Andres Serrano - Portraits of America: the photo exhibition at the Musée Maillol - promo
The Musée Maillol in Paris is devoting a groundbreaking exhibition to photographer Andres Serrano from April 27 to October 20, 2024, for a look at America as you've never seen it before! Tickets open on April 17! [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]
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]
At stake! Artists and sport: a muscular exhibition unveiled at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Boxing, horse riding, rowing... Sportsmen and women also serve as muses for artists. The Musée Marmottan-Monet invites us to discover the exhibition En Jeu! Artists and Sport, from April 4 to September 1, 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]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [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]
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]
Paris 1874, inventing Impressionism: our photos from the Musée d'Orsay's major exhibition
In 1874, the first Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris. The Musée d'Orsay looks back at this innovative art and its great masters, in a new exhibition on view from March 26 to July 14, 2024. We went along for the ride... [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]
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]
Grands Décors de Notre-Dame: an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Galerie des Gobelins
Just a few months before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Mobilier National is presenting the work carried out to restore the monument's decor to the public, in a free exhibition from April 25 to July 26, 2024. [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]
De pierre et d'eau - Histoires de la fontaine des Innocents exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to the history of the Innocents fountain, entitled De pierre et d'eau, from April 24 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Olympism, a modern invention: the art and sport exhibition at the Musée du Louvre
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]
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]
Duels, the exhibition that plunges us into the art of combat at the Musée de l'Armée
The Musée de l'Armée tells us about the art of fencing through the exhibition "Duels, l'art du combat", on view from April 24 to August 18, 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]
