What to visit in the 19th arrondissement Museums, monuments and exhibitions

Every arrondissement has its own atmosphere. In Paris, one district follows another and no two are alike, offering us a plunge into different worlds at the crossroads of eras and cultures from all over the world to form the capital as we know it today. Some arrondissements are particularly popular with tourists, while others are home to Parisians both old and new, and still others form the Paris of Parisians. Among the latter is the 19th arrondissement.

Located on the right bank, the 19th arrondissement is both a district with a popular spirit and a stronghold of little-known heritage. In the maze of its narrow streets, you'll come face to face with picturesque places, making it a district full of surprises. Some spots are particularly popular with street artists , who transform them into open-air art galleries. When the weather's fine, stroll along the Canal de l'Ourcq, where a host of good addresses await you, while those in search of greener pastures can take in the sublime Parc des Buttes Chaumont or discover the hyperactive program at Parc de la Villette, home to the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie and the Philharmonie de Paris music museum.

The 19th arrondissement has a lot to offer in terms of cultural outings. That's why we've put together a list of the must-see places to visit inParis's 19th arrondissement: museums, monuments and current exhibitions. By the way, stay tuned: we'll be updating this guide as we make announcements and discoveries.

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Places to visit in Paris's 19th arrondissement

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: scientific discoveries and fun for all the family
The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is packed with fun and educational exhibitions for the whole family to discover, in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. It's the perfect place to learn all about the world around us! [Read more]

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris's largest charming mountain park
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. For a jog, a picnic or a walk in the countryside, this large green setting is a must. [Read more]

The unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church in Buttes-Chaumont: A hidden Parisian treasure
In the heart of Paris's Buttes-Chaumont district lies the unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church. Not visible from the street, in the 19th arrondissement, this church is an architectural nugget waiting to be discovered. [Read more]

Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge: a little-known green spot in the 19th arrondissement
Looking for an undiscovered spot to relax on the grass? Not far from the famous Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a verdant garden awaits you in the 19th arrondissement. Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge. [Read more]

Current exhibitions and tours in the 19th arrondissement of Paris

At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.
Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking. [Read more]

Hassan Hajjaj: his colorful portraits of "Rock Stars" on display at the Musée de la Musique
Hassan Hajjaj, the renowned contemporary artist whose work draws on his Moroccan heritage and multiculturalism, unveils his vibrant portraits of "Rock Stars" in an unprecedented exhibition at the Cité de la musique. The show runs at the Musée de la Musique from September 22, 2026 to April 25, 2027, inviting visitors to discover the photographer, stylist, and visual artist's quirky, singular world. For the occasion, the group Acid Arab presents a sound piece that dialogues with the hanging. [Read more]

Magic Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences: when illusion becomes a scientific experience
The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris hosts Magic, a temporary exhibition devoted to illusions, cognitive biases, and the mechanisms of perception, running from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027. Designed in collaboration with magic companies and cognitive science researchers, this interactive journey, open to visitors aged 9 and up, explores why our brains sometimes fall for tricks. [Read more]

Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos
The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times. [Read more]

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music
The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium. [Read more]

Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos
From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]

L'Argonaute: enter the heart of a former submarine at the Cité des Sciences
Located next to the Géode (that huge glowing ball) at the Cité des Scienced et de l'Industrie, the Argonaute is a unique submarine. We'll take you on a tour! [Read more]

Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]

Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]

Urgence Climatique, the Cité des Sciences exhibition to raise awareness
The Cité des Sciences is a lively place for families, a veritable paradise for young and old alike, where there's always something to do, discoveries to explore and loads of information to learn. The latest permanent exhibition, Urgence climatique, opens on May 16, 2023. [Read more]

La Maison des Petits, a free artistic space for children aged 0 to 6 at the Centquatre
Le Centquatre is the art venue you'd like to visit every day: with its free or affordable exhibitions, its beautiful play areas and its omnipresent creativity, it's hard to imagine a more suitable venue for all kinds of audiences. For families, the Maison des Petits is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2.30pm to 6pm. [Read more]

Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us to no end. "Bio-inspired" takes up residence at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A great introduction to talking about the environment and sustainable solutions with children and grown-ups alike. [Read more]

Robots come to the Cité des Sciences, the exhibition
The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie is dedicating a new space to Robots, starting April 2, 2019. Suitable for children from 11 years old, this exhibition tour will make young and old dream with the presentation of robots of today and tomorrow, from industrial robots to autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, agricultural robots, medical robots and domestic robots. [Read more]