New: the exhibitions opening in December 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on January 6, 2026 at 12:56 p.m. · Published on February 27, 2023 at 01:36 p.m.
In Paris, every month brings its share of new things and surprises. In the museums and art galleries of the capital and Île-de-France, you can enjoy a wonderful program of new exhibitions to discover in December 2025.

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!

Below, you'll find all the latest updates for December 2026 from the museums and art galleries across the Île-de-France region. Take a moment to explore these exciting exhibitions opening in the coming days.

Here's a full schedule to inspire your plans over the coming days! Exciting outings await you this month in Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France area. Have you also checked off all those exhibitions ending in December 2026?

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Alert: Many exhibitions are coming to an end this month! Are you certain you've seen all the shows you wanted to visit? To ensure you don't miss out and can plan your outings efficiently, check out our guide to the exhibitions that are wrapping up this December 2026. [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.
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