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.
Back in the Day #3: The exhibition on the origins of color photography at the Cité des sciences
From December 1, 2026 to October 2027, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie presents Machine arrière #3: Autochrome. This exhibition offers a journey through the origins of color photography and the invention of Autochrome, the first commercially available color photographic process at the dawn of the 20th century. [Read more]
Oli's Imaginary Museum: the immersive and sensory exhibition by the artist at the Grand Palais
Oli, the iconic figure of the rap scene, makes his Grand Palais debut in an intimate artistic odyssey. Immerse yourself in a sweeping sensory and sonic journey where the artist reveals the backstage workings of the creative mind, starting December 2, 2026. [Read more]
The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.
The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December. [Read more]
Girls, adolescence, fashion and rebellion: the multifaceted exhibition at the Grand Palais
Artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers explore the rich, expansive world of girls’ adolescence in the exhibition Girls, opening at the Grand Palais from December 9, 2026 to March 21, 2027. [Read more]
In 3D! The fashion exhibition that explores technical craftsmanship at the Palais Galliera
Crafting clothes is an art in itself! The Palais Galliera is turning its spotlight on sewing techniques that add volume to our outfits, in an unusual exhibition to be unveiled from December 12, 2026 to October 17, 2027. [Read more]
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?
Last Chance: Exhibitions in Paris and Île-de-France Ending in December 2026
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]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Last Chance: Exhibitions in Paris and Île-de-France Ending in December 2026
