There are over a hundred museums in Paris, and several thousand art galleries, foundations and cultural spaces. These numbers make our heads spin: how can we keep abreast of the capital's cultural and artistic news? How can we keep abreast of important events, unmissable exhibitions and must-see tours? And that's not counting the major museums in the Paris region!
Don't despair, we're here to guide you. Looking for the best art outings in the region? Want to know what's on at the moment? Then you've come to the right place.
If you're a regular reader of Sortiraparis. com, you'll already be familiar with our various selections of exhibitions currently on view in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We have selections by theme, by month, by season... And this guide to the exhibitions opening this month!
In this section, you'll find all the latest news for December 2025 from museums and art galleries in the Paris region. Take a look at the exhibitions opening in the next few days.
What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art
Sponsored - From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions. [Read more]
International group exhibition: The Orthodox Icon – The Light of Eternity, at the Bulgarian Cultural Center
Sponsored - An artistic and meditative immersion in the world of iconography and contemporary mosaics. An exhibition open from December 11, 2025, to January 29, 2026. Free admission. [Read more]
What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.
A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026. [Read more]
The IMA is hosting its own festival: a vibrant cultural program to experience in Paris in December.
The Arab World Institute celebrates all forms of art, from music to cinema, photography, and fashion. From December 2 to 14, 2025, immerse yourself in contemporary artistic creation from the Arab world in Paris. [Read more]
Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon
The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll. [Read more]
Jean Dubuffet and the Tour aux Figures: an unusual exhibition at the Playing Card Museum
The French Playing Card Museum invites us to discover Jean Dubuffet's unusual work with an exhibition running from December 3, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Monstrology: a monstrous exhibition of drawings at the Daniel Maghen Gallery
Artist Stan Manoukian and his monsters are in the spotlight at the Daniel Maghen Gallery: come and admire this free exhibition from December 4, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Micronirisme: a free miniature art exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library in Malakoff
The city of Malakoff transformed into a miniature model... Discover Kristoff Bonnet and his "microscopic" art in a free exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library, from December 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National
The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Free exhibition and auction of Japanese animation drawings at the Galerie Joseph
From December 5 to 7, 2025, Galerie Joseph is presenting a selection of nearly 300 original drawings from Japanese animation. The free exhibition, organized before the auction by Aibo Art Auction, brings together iconic celluloid, genga, and dōga. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter Nocturne #2: an intimate artistic evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation invites us to visit its exhibition on Gerhard Richter during a special artistic evening. Discover the program for this second late-night opening on Friday, December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Elegant women of the Belle Époque: a candlelit tour of the exhibition at the Eugène Carrière Museum (93)
The Eugène Carrière Museum offers you another way to discover the dresses and paintings in the exhibition "Elégantes de la Belle Epoque" on December 5, 2025, and January 31, 2026. [Read more]
A special Christmas ball to celebrate Saint Nicholas at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Come and dance the Charleston at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner this Sunday, December 7, 2025: the museum is organizing a Christmas ball to celebrate St. Nicholas. [Read more]
Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce: an evening of art on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free evening opening on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Père Lachaise Open Studio Days: discover Parisian artists this weekend
Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Père-Lachaise Open Studio Days, which await us for free artistic visits on the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2025. This is an opportunity to discover local painters, sculptors, and photographers, who will reveal their works and their expertise! [Read more]
Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne, this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month.
On the first Sunday of every month, many châteaux, museums, and monuments in the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge. What about in Seine-et-Marne? Some are free on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year, while others are free on specific dates. Here's what's on offer this Sunday, December 7, 2025. [Read more]
Free castles, museums, and monuments in Yvelines, Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums, and historic sites in the Yvelines are open to the public free of charge. But this is not the case for all of them throughout the year. To help you find your way around, here is a list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, December 7, 2025. [Read more]
Dynastic jewels: a brilliant exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are collaborating to bring us a new exhibition that's sure to blow our minds. From December 10, 2025 to April 6, 2026, don't miss "Joyaux dynastiques" at the Hôtel de la Marine. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos
A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience. [Read more]
Paris: Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret present "Grottesco" and "D'un seul souffle" at the Grand Palais
Two great names in contemporary art honored by the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the sublime Parisian landmark will showcase the creations of two French artists, Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin, in a never-before-seen exhibition. While the former will unveil "D'un seul souffle", the latter will present "Grottesco". [Read more]
Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]
Mini Me: JonOne's 100% groovy baby exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery welcomes "Mini Me," JonOne's electrifying solo show: a psychedelic universe where graffiti, small formats, and 70s groove merge in a visual explosion, to be discovered from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026. OPENING RECEPTION ON DECEMBER 11 FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM BY REGISTRATION ONLY! [Read more]
Hoop Dreams: a free art exhibition on basketball culture in the 11th arrondissement
From December 11 to 14, 2025, "Hoop Dreams" will take over Paris's 11th arrondissement for a free exhibition centered on the basketball hoop as a medium of expression, featuring monumental installations, performances, and workshops. [Read more]
Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris
The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death. [Read more]
Rodin, Free Drawings: an exhibition of rarely seen works at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
The Rodin Museum is dedicating an exhibition to the French artist's talents as a draftsman. From December 13, 2025, to March 1, 2026, discover the exhibition "Rodin, Free Drawings." [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
From December 13, 2025 to October 18, 2026, the Palais Galliera invites you to immerse yourself in fashion know-how, in a new exhibition focusing on ornamentation techniques, from embroidery to weaving. [Read more]
MO5 Museum - Video Game Museum: explore the history of gaming in Arcueil (94)
The MO5 association is opening its Video Game Museum in Arcueil on December 13, 2025. It's an immersive space dedicated to the history of gaming, with interactive exhibitions, conferences, and retro games to (re)discover. [Read more]
Small steps on the Moon: an exhibition for young astronauts at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Young children fly to the Moon at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace! From December 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026, discover the playful exhibition Petits pas sur la Lune. [Read more]
Dessins sans limite: an exhibition of drawings from the Centre Pompidou at the Grand Palais
The Centre Pompidou unveils some of the masterpieces from its drawing collections, with the exhibition Dessins sans limite, presented at the Grand Palais from December 16, 2025 to March 15, 2026. [Read more]
L'Univers des Figurines: the pop culture exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles
The Ancienne Poste de Versailles is hosting L’Univers des Figurines, an immersion in more than 17,000 pieces combining history, pop culture, and imaginary worlds, from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 2026. An exhibition designed for all curious minds, featuring spectacular reconstructions, interactive workshops, and the discovery of unique expertise. [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's daring exhibition at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais welcomes African-American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026: discover a committed artist with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]
Zeus, a masterpiece of craftsmanship: an exhibition on the Olympic horse at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the metal horse that crossed the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is the focus of a unique exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic Games opening ceremony, on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured hearts, is about to set hoof on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The steel colossus will be accessible to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
An immersive exhibition of giant LEGO dinosaurs in Paris Montreuil Expo
Watch out for the dinosaurs, they're invading Paris Montreuil Expo from December 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, during a LEGO Jurassic World exhibition by "The Brickman." Nearly fifteen brick dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family activities await you there. [Read more]
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]
Here's something to fill your diary for the next few days! You've got some great outings in store for you this month in and around Paris. Have you also taken a look at all the exhibitions that end in December 2025?
Last days for these exhibitions ending in December 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France
Alert: many exhibitions are ending this month! Are you sure you've seen all the exhibitions you wanted to see? To make sure you don't miss anything and to plan your outings as best as possible, take a look at our guide to exhibitions that are coming to an end in December 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Last days for these exhibitions ending in December 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France
