World Art Day 2025: exhibitions, museums and works to see in Paris this Tuesday

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 15, 2025 at 10:40 p.m. · Published on April 10, 2024 at 07:01 p.m.
This Tuesday, April 15, 2025, we celebrate World Art Day: a good excuse to (re)tour the capital's museums and cultural venues, and discover the exhibitions of the moment.

Almost every day of the year is dedicated to a cause, an event or a special feature. These special days are an opportunity to share experiences and information on these specific themes. Gastronomic days are an opportunity to rediscover local cultures , to honor parents, grandparents and siblings, to fight diseases, to preserve nature and animals...

This Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the world is invited to celebrateart. In 2019,Unesco wanted to put the spotlight on art, to promote the development and dissemination of art, as it " nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples of the world and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. "

Since 2019, celebrations have been organized around the world to highlight art and artists. Of course, art lovers of all kinds can't wait for this date to take advantage of the cultural events organized in Paris. But we never turn down an excuse to visit the capital's museums!

So it's decided, this April 15, we're off to visit museums, galleries, exhibitions and art venues in Paris, for a magical day under the sign of art. To help you make the most of your outing, here are a few suggestions.

Museums to visit :

Musée des Arts décoratifs, collection permanente  -  A7C1515Musée des Arts décoratifs, collection permanente  -  A7C1515Musée des Arts décoratifs, collection permanente  -  A7C1515Musée des Arts décoratifs, collection permanente  -  A7C1515 The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion
Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Grand Palais travauxVisuels musée et monument - Grand Palais travauxVisuels musée et monument - Grand Palais travauxVisuels musée et monument - Grand Palais travaux Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all! [Read more]

Le méconnu Musée Jacquemart-André et sa belle collection d'art à Paris - IMG20240905104844Le méconnu Musée Jacquemart-André et sa belle collection d'art à Paris - IMG20240905104844Le méconnu Musée Jacquemart-André et sa belle collection d'art à Paris - IMG20240905104844Le méconnu Musée Jacquemart-André et sa belle collection d'art à Paris - IMG20240905104844 The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century. [Read more]

Visuel Paris Palais de TokyoVisuel Paris Palais de TokyoVisuel Paris Palais de TokyoVisuel Paris Palais de Tokyo Palais de Tokyo: opening hours, prices, reservations... All you need to know about the Paris museum
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Palais de Tokyo, a jewel of contemporary art located in the heart of Paris. Opening times, prices, reservations, nearby transport... Everything you need to know before your visit! [Read more]

Maison Poincaré - Musée des mathématiquesMaison Poincaré - Musée des mathématiquesMaison Poincaré - Musée des mathématiquesMaison Poincaré - Musée des mathématiques Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]

Tintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photos L'Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center and immersive museum in Paris
For total, magical immersion in the works of the greatest artists, head for Atelier des Lumières, the digital art center in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Find out all the latest news from this museum like no other. [Read more]

Exposition HEY! CERAMIQUE.S à la Halle Saint-PierreExposition HEY! CERAMIQUE.S à la Halle Saint-PierreExposition HEY! CERAMIQUE.S à la Halle Saint-PierreExposition HEY! CERAMIQUE.S à la Halle Saint-Pierre La Halle Saint-Pierre in Paris: the Parisian temple of art brut in Montmartre
Want to get out and rediscover Paris's various artistic institutions? Stop off at the Halle Saint-Pierre, located at the foot of the Montmartre hill! [Read more]

Exhibitions to see:

David Hockney : la plus grande exposition retrospective de l'artiste à la Fondation Louis VuittonDavid Hockney : la plus grande exposition retrospective de l'artiste à la Fondation Louis VuittonDavid Hockney : la plus grande exposition retrospective de l'artiste à la Fondation Louis VuittonDavid Hockney : la plus grande exposition retrospective de l'artiste à la Fondation Louis Vuitton David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]

Le Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de Paris The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]

Exposition Artemisia, héroïne de l'art au musée Jacquemart-André - IMG 3497Exposition Artemisia, héroïne de l'art au musée Jacquemart-André - IMG 3497Exposition Artemisia, héroïne de l'art au musée Jacquemart-André - IMG 3497Exposition Artemisia, héroïne de l'art au musée Jacquemart-André - IMG 3497 Artemisia, heroine of art: our photos of the "Caravaggesque" exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André
A plunge into the work of one of the most internationally renowned women painters of her time... The Musée Jacquemart-André invites us to (re)discover the works of the celebrated painter Artemisia Gentileschi, through a retrospective exhibition presented from March 19 to August 3, 2025. From her beginnings with her father to her Caravaggesque inspirations, a look back at the life of a painter of unrivalled originality, both in terms of her career and her identity. [Read more]

"Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris", la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M - image00001"Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris", la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M - image00001"Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris", la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M - image00001"Sur le fil : de Dakar à Paris", la nouvelle exposition de la Galerie du 19M - image00001 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]

Alaïa/Grès au delà de la mode, l'exposition de robes sculpturales à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa - image00029Alaïa/Grès au delà de la mode, l'exposition de robes sculpturales à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa - image00029Alaïa/Grès au delà de la mode, l'exposition de robes sculpturales à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa - image00029Alaïa/Grès au delà de la mode, l'exposition de robes sculpturales à la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa - image00029 Alaïa/Grès, the fabulous fashion exhibition at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa extended again
The Alaïa/Grès Beyond Fashion exhibition brings together for the first time Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa, two legendary dress sculptors, at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Discover 60 masterful creations, celebrating the timeless art of couture, from September 11, 2023 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]

LV Dream par Louis Vuitton, ouverture du nouveau lieu d'exposition, café et chocolaterieLV Dream par Louis Vuitton, ouverture du nouveau lieu d'exposition, café et chocolaterieLV Dream par Louis Vuitton, ouverture du nouveau lieu d'exposition, café et chocolaterieLV Dream par Louis Vuitton, ouverture du nouveau lieu d'exposition, café et chocolaterie LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]

Artists to admire:

Visuels musée et monument nymphéas monet musée orangerieVisuels musée et monument nymphéas monet musée orangerieVisuels musée et monument nymphéas monet musée orangerieVisuels musée et monument nymphéas monet musée orangerie Claude Monet in Paris: Where to Discover the Works of the Renowned Impressionist Painter in the Capital?
He is undoubtedly one of France’s most beloved painters: Claude Monet left behind a stunning collection of masterpieces, many of which you can admire in the city’s top museums. Follow the guide! [Read more]

Kandinsky, la musique des couleurs : l'exposition à voir (et écouter) à la Philharmonie de ParisKandinsky, la musique des couleurs : l'exposition à voir (et écouter) à la Philharmonie de ParisKandinsky, la musique des couleurs : l'exposition à voir (et écouter) à la Philharmonie de ParisKandinsky, la musique des couleurs : l'exposition à voir (et écouter) à la Philharmonie de Paris Kandinsky: where can you see the abstract painter's works in Paris?
He is one of the pioneers of abstract art: Wassily Kandinsky left his mark on the art world of the 20th century and continues to fascinate art lovers. Find out where the painter's paintings are exhibited in Paris. [Read more]

Maison-musée du peintre André DerainMaison-musée du peintre André DerainMaison-musée du peintre André DerainMaison-musée du peintre André Derain House-museum of painter André Derain (78): visit the studio and park of a pioneer of Fauvism
In Chambourcy, in the Yvelines region (78), the Maison-musée André Derain opens the doors to the intimacy of a giant of Fauvism, in a setting that blends heritage, creation and nature in technicolor. A rare visit, organized one weekend a month, where every detail plunges you into the vivid, vibrant palette of an emblematic artist. [Read more]

Just one day to see it all, that's not enough! Let's do it again tomorrow!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 15, 2025 to April 15, 2028

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