It's a reality that's hard to accept. And yet, we have to accept it. Exhibitions organized in museums and art venues in Paris and theÎle-de-France region do not last forever. For a few days, a few weeks or a few months, these exhibitions enrich the region'scultural agenda, before leaving again.
It's so sad to have to leave these enchanted moments behind! Especially when we haven't been able to visit the exhibition of our choice before it ends. This situation, with which we are all too familiar, can never be repeated! To make sure you don't miss a single exhibition, Sortiraparis.com has put together this special guide, which selects for you all the exhibitions that end in January 2026.
So there's no time to lose. Discover below the list of exhibitions closing in January, and make sure you visit them before it's too late. Note that some museums and art venues are only accessible by reservation, so get out your diary and prepare yourself for a month of magnificent cultural outings.
District 13 International Art Fair 2026: the urban art fair returns this winter to the Hôtel Drouot.
District 13 International Art Fair will be held at the Hôtel Drouot from January 15 to 18, 2026, for its eighth edition. This major event brings together the hottest street art galleries and artists of the moment in an exceptional venue in Paris.
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Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of every month, many castles, museums, and monuments across Île-de-France open their doors to visitors free of charge. So, what’s the situation in Seine-et-Marne? Some sites offering free entry on the first Sunday of every month do so year-round, while others only open for free on specific dates. Here’s a quick update for this Sunday, January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Castles, museums, and historic landmarks in Yvelines offering free entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of the month, many of the Yvelines' landmarks—historic castles, museums, and cultural sites—open their doors to visitors free of charge. However, this isn’t the case for all venues throughout the year. To help you plan your day, here’s a list of cultural sites in the 78 department to explore on Sunday, January 4, 2026. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metallic Olympic horse, on display for free at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse that stole hearts at the Olympic Games, has taken a seat on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This towering steel sculpture is open to the public and free to visit from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Grand Palais: Free Exhibition Celebrates 200 Years of Le Figaro, Offering an Immersive Journey Through the Newspaper’s History
Under the nave of the Grand Palais, a three-day celebration unfolds with an XXL festival marking "1826-2026: 200 Years of Freedom." This free exhibition offers a journey through two centuries of images, archives, and discussions—an immersive experience to rediscover 200 years of rich and inspiring history. [Read more]
Mini Me: Our snapshots from the JonOne "100% Groovy Baby" exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Mini Me, the vibrant solo exhibition by JonOne, offering a psychedelic journey where graffiti, small-scale works, and seventies groovery collide in a striking visual explosion. The exhibition runs from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026 — a must-visit chance to dive into the colorful universe of the artist. [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]
Christmas at the Paradox Museum: a magical experience to discover with XMAS MINDLIGHT.
Sponsored - The Paradox Museum Paris lights up the winter with XMAS MINDLIGHT, its new luminous and magical Christmas experience, to be discovered from November 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Illusions, treasure hunts, nighttime events, a warm atmosphere, and magical decorations immerse you in a world where imagination becomes reality: this is what awaits you in this immersive museum in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Hommage: a collective street art exhibition in Paris featuring Jef Aérosol, Hera, and others - our photos
Street art lovers should head to Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Hommage," the new group exhibition at Galerie Mathgoth. From November 27, 2025, to January 10, 2026, visitors can admire around thirty works by a dozen urban artists, including Jef Aérosol, Jace, Bordalo II, Hera, and Kogaone. [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]
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'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]
Doris Brynner: the iconic fashion exhibition at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Doris Brynner, a figure of 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance, from January 23 to 26, 2026. The exhibition is being held during Haute Couture Fashion Week. [Read more]
Horizon, experiences of matter: a sensory and playful exhibition at the JAD
Sponsored - The JAD - Jardin des métiers d'Art et du Design (Garden of Arts and Design) invites the public to a unique experience with Horizon - expériences de la matière (Horizon - experiences of matter), an exhibition conceived by designer Véronique Maire. At the crossroads of design and craftsmanship, this exhibition offers a journey into the heart of living things and natural materials. An immersion in nature, creation, and innovation! [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 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]
Hygiene in the Middle Ages: the historical exhibition extended at the Tour Jean Sans Peur
The Tour Jean Sans Peur debunks preconceived notions with its exhibition "Hygiene in the Middle Ages," on display from March 12 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
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]
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]
Flavors of Timeless Tokyo: exhibition on the Japanese capital and cooking workshops in Paris
From November 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, HIS Paris is transforming its concept store into a vibrant tribute to Tokyo. With a free exhibition by artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, culinary workshops, and objects from Japan, the event immerses the capital in the spirit of Tokyo. [Read more]
"A Century of Conservation—From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum": Photo Exhibition in Paris
Sponsored - Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an exceptional exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Paris, from November 12, 2025, to January 20, 2026, except Sundays, public holidays, and Saturdays during school holidays. This cultural event is open to all, with free admission and no reservation required. This exhibition is an invitation to discover, understand, and experience the deep roots of Chinese civilization. [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]
Tarik Kiswanson presents "The Relief", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute - our photos
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France". [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Echos exhibition: a drawn exploration of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris - our photos
Artist Elina Kulich brings the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner back to life in her drawings: discover them in the "Echos" exhibition, from October 15, 2025 to January 19, 2026. [Read more]
Isao Takahata: an exhibition dedicated to the master of animation at Japan's House of Culture, our photos
Considered one of the greatest masters of Japanese animation, Isao Takahata is honored in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from October 15, 2025 to January 24, 2026. Through storyboards, sketches, celluloid and film and video extracts, discover the rich career of this famous Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. [Read more]
Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the must-see exhibition on the neoclassical painter
To mark the 200th anniversary of Jacques-Louis David's death, the Musée du Louvre is staging an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, from October 15, 2025 to January 26, 2026. A plunge into the world of the great neoclassical painter, between art, politics and modernity. [Read more]
Les Illusions retrouvées exhibition at CENTQUATRE-Paris: the new utopias of the digital age
Dive into Les Illusions retrouvées, the CENTQUATRE-Paris exhibition exploring the link between digital art, artificial intelligence and contemporary utopias, from October 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. Some thirty immersive and interactive works reinvent our perception of reality and question the future of creation in the digital age. [Read more]
Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery
Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026. [Read more]
Luc Delahaye exhibition at the Jeu de Paume: a major retrospective not to be missed - our photos
From October 10, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the Jeu de Paume presents an exceptional retrospective devoted to photographer and former reporter Luc Delahaye. Some forty monumental works reveal over twenty years of contemporary history, between art, news and documentary photography. [Read more]
Berthe Weill, galerie d'avant-garde: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie - photos
The Musée de l'Orangerie pays tribute to Berthe Weill, the famous avant-garde Parisian art dealer, in a new exhibition on view from October 8, 2025 to January 26, 2026. [Read more]
Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled
The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos
The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. [Read more]
FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art extended at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in a new, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. [Read more]
My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Vanessa Paradis, "Paradissime": the tribute exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant
As Vanessa Paradis prepares to return to the stage in 2026, the Galerie de l'Instant in Paris is devoting an exhibition to her. Come and discover the artist's photographs by Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth and Kate Barry at the "Paradissime" exhibition, on view free of charge from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled
The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. [Read more]
Hoda Afshar at the Musée du Quai Branly: a committed exhibition on images, the gaze and resistance
The Musée du Quai Branly hosts Hoda Afshar's first solo exhibition in France. "Performing the Invisible" unveils several visual installations, engaged photographs and reflections on representation and the power of the image. On view from Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to Sunday, January 25, 2026! [Read more]
Amazônia at the musée du quai Branly: the exhibition at the heart of indigenous cultures unveiled
Discover the ancestral arts and contemporary creations of the Amazon's indigenous peoples. As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac presents Amazônia, an original exhibition on view from September 30, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Paul Troubetzkoy, a brilliant sculptor honored in an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - photos
Discover Paul Troubetzkoy, an artist with an exceptional life, through a new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay. Join us from September 30, 2025 to January 11, 2026 to admire the exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary sculptor. [Read more]
John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings. [Read more]
Les mondes de Colette: the exhibition on the inspirational woman of letters at the BnF François-Mitterand
From September 23, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, on the François-Mitterand site, celebrates a major figure in French literature, Colette, in an original and moving exhibition. [Read more]
The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Pierre Soulages, another light: the painter's works on paper on show at the Musée du Luxembourg
Pierre Soulages' works on paper are featured in a ground-breaking exhibition entitled "Soulages, une autre lumière", not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris from September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It's an opportunity to discover a little-known facet of the man many nicknamed the master of outrenoir. [Read more]
Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais
The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP
For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Edward Weston, Modernity Revealed: the retrospective exhibition at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Edward Weston, one of the greatest photographic artists of the 20th century. His work is revealed in the exhibition Modernité Révélée, on view from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Rick Owens: the fashion exhibition dedicated to the designer invades the Palais Galliera
Rick Owens takes over the Palais Galliera from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with a shock retrospective exhibition that extends beyond the museum walls. Over 100 silhouettes, never-before-seen archives and works of art reveal the raw, iconoclastic universe of the master of the underground and fallen elegance. Join us this summer for an immersive dive into fashion as rebellion! [Read more]
Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête: the fascinating exhibition on the couturier and perfumer at MAD
A figure of 20th-century haute couture, a liberator of women's bodies: come and meet Paul Poiret, the great couturier and designer. From June 25, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the exhibition "Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête." [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
The mystery of Cleopatra: the exhibition on the famous Egyptian queen at the IMA
She's a mythical figure of ancient history: discover the secrets of Cleopatra, the inimitable Queen of Egypt, with the exhibition "The Cleopatra Mystery", presented at the Institut du Monde Arabe from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Forever Young: the MAC VAL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a symbolic exhibition
It's not every day you turn 20... But MAV VAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary from June 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, with a very special contemporary art exhibition. [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
19th-century Middle Ages: an exhibition on forgeries and copies at the Musée de Cluny
A journey through facsimiles, copies and forgeries... The Musée de Cluny invites you to discover the exhibition "Le Moyen Âge du 19e siècle. Creations, copies and forgeries in the precious arts", from October 7, 2025 to January 11, 2026. A fascinating journey to the heart of medieval precious arts and their reinterpretations in the 19th century, mixing authenticity, pastiches and forgeries. [Read more]
You've already seen all these exhibitions? Then it's time to see some new ones!
Exhibitions in Paris: January 2026's new features to get the year off to a good start
New year, new outings! Discover the exhibitions opening in January 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026
Exhibitions in Paris: January 2026's new features to get the year off to a good start
