New: exhibitions opening in February 2026 in Paris and the Paris Region

Can you feel it? That shuddering, ebullient start to the news, heralding the arrival of new exhibitions... Yes, after the Christmas vacations and the calm back-to-school period in January, museums, art galleries and institutions in Paris and theÎle-de-France region are back in full swing, for an exceptional new artistic year starting this February!

A new cultural season opens in the capital, bringing with it a host of new outings that should appeal to art lovers. Numerous exhibitions are opening their doors in museums and monuments in and around Paris. We'll also be taking advantage of cultural events and art fairs- in short, our diary will soon be full!

But as you know, February only has 28 days (or 29 in leap years). This month goes by fast, so there's not a moment to lose: select a new exhibition from our selection below, and run to see it! This guide is regularly updated. If you've already seen all these exhibitions, bookmark this page and come back later.

Apocalypse, yesterday and tomorrow: final days of the exhibition at BnF François-Mitterrand
Is the apocalypse just around the corner? The BnF François-Mitterrand explores this age-old theme in an exhibition on display until June 8, 2025, from the Bible to the present day. [Read more]

Tender Spirits: the urban art exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery - extensions
Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort hosts the exhibition "Tender Spirits", an exploration of the connection between sensuality and spirituality, extended to April 20, 2025. Among the artists on show are JonOne, FinDac, Belin, Mr Byste, Leon Keer and Insane51. [Read more]

Writing or calligraphy? The Arabic alphabet sublimated: the exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe
The IMA highlights the art of writing in the Arab world, with the exhibition "Ecrire ou calligraphier? The Arabic alphabet sublimated", on view from February 5 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]

Zola photographe: our photos from the exhibition at Espace Richaud, Versailles
You know Emile Zola as a writer, but do you know Emile Zola as a photographer? The Espace Richaud in Versailles invites you to plunge into the author's photographic universe, with the "Zola photographe" exhibition, from February 19 to April 20, 2025. Through more than a hundred photographs, original prints and personal objects, discover this little-known facet of the famous writer, between artistic passion and scientific rigor. [Read more]

Les Apparitions: Reiffers Art Initiatives inaugurates its first "permanent" exhibition
Reiffers Art Initiatives presents Les Apparitions, its first "permanent" exhibition on rue des Acacias in Paris, from February 28 to October 10, 2025. A selection of works from its collection highlights thirteen emerging artists from the French and international scene. [Read more]

Fashion X Art, a series of free exhibitions with a collection linked to the works in Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Place de la Concorde, on the Rue de Rivoli, the Kielle boutique invites us to enjoy a free exhibition that blends art and fashion, with a capsule collection linked to the works on display. And for this first edition, launched to coincide with Valentine's Day, we discover an exhibition on the theme of love as seen through the eyes of artists Daniella McNulty and Jokin de Cerio. [Read more]

C'est l'histoire d'un pauvre (It's the story of a poor man): the photo exhibition on Restos du Cœur at the AFP Gallery
To mark the 40th anniversary of Restos du Cœur, Galerie AFP is staging a photo exhibition focusing on poverty, with a series of portraits from the 1980s and today, highlighting the precarious situation in France. [Read more]

Lueur d'art: an unusual visit to the Musée Jacquemart-André by candlelight
Immerse yourself in a magical experience at the Musée Jacquemart-André, where works and collections are illuminated by candlelight for intimate tours, between light and shadow, in February and March 2025. [Read more]

The Musée de la Magie, a mysterious and fun place in the heart of Paris
Let yourself be surprised by the Musée de la Magie, an unusual cultural and family venue in the Marais district of Paris. [Read more]

Fondation Louis Vuitton: VR experience and architectural tours of Frank Gehry's building
The Fondation Louis Vuitton takes you behind the scenes in the run-up to its next exhibition! From February 26 to April 6, 2025, explore Frank Gehry's masterpiece through an architectural tour and an immersive VR experience. [Read more]

The Maison de l'Amérique latine, a cultural center in the heart of a beautiful Parisian townhouse
The Maison de l'Amérique latine is a not-to-be-missed venue in Paris's 7th arrondissement. This cultural center, nestled in a handsome Parisian townhouse, offers a year-round program of exhibitions, concerts and other events focusing on Latin American culture. [Read more]

Alphabeta Sigma (Side A): our photos of Rammellzee's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
The museum's first retrospective of the artist's work... From February 20 to May 11, 2025, Palais de Tokyo and CAPC Bordeaux will present "Alpahebta Sigma (Face A)", an exhibition devoted to the artist RAMMELLZEE. In all, some one hundred major works and previously unseen archives are on display, tracing the career of an enigmatic figure in contemporary art and hip-hop, who has sadly passed away. [Read more]

Raphaël Barontini: the artist at the heart of a fashion exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
When contemporary art and fashion meet... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover the exhibition "Quelque part dans la nuit, le peuple danse" by Raphaël Barontini from February 20 to May 11, 2025. A rereading of history, particularly in Africa and the Caribbean, combining contemporary techniques with archives from the past. [Read more]

Collective Joy - Apprendre à Flamboyer: our photos of the joueyuse exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Ready to blaze? The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover its new spring exhibition, entitled "Collective Joy - Apprendre à Flamboyer!", from February 20 to May 11, 2025. An exploration of gathering cultures and the experience of collective joy through diverse and interactive artistic practices. [Read more]

Serial Killer l'Exposition in Paris: The largest collection of objects by famous serial killers
Serial Killer l'Exposition arrives in Paris on February 21, 2025, bringing with it the world's largest collection of objects from famous serial killers. Discover our photos and our preview! [Read more]

Suresnes, city of perfumers: the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale exhibition
Until June 15, 2025, the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale de Suresnes invites you to immerse yourself in the world of perfumery, an industry that has left its mark on the town, through an exhibition. [Read more]

Art Capital 2025: the major artistic event not to be missed at the Grand Palais
Art Capital returns to the Grand Palais from Wednesday February 19 to Saturday February 22, 2025. Don't miss this rendez-vous for lovers of contemporary art, which brings together four fairs in one. [Read more]

Paysages mouvants: the Jeu de Paume's festival of new images, immersive contemporary art
The Jeu de Paume festival dedicated to the metamorphoses of the contemporary image returns for a second edition, "Paysages mouvants", with an immersive exhibition and three festive weekends, from February 7 to March 23, 2025. [Read more]

Children's workshop at Atelier des Lumières: a fun, interactive space for little ones
The Atelier des Lumières Studio has a new identity: discover the Atelier des enfants, a creative, fun and immersive space for little visitors. [Read more]

Dogs and cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite animals
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 18, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]

Degenerate Art" exhibition: the trial of modern art under Nazism at the Musée Picasso - photos
From February 18 to May 15, 2025, the Musée Picasso unveils an exhibition of so-called "degenerate" art, entitled "Degenerate Art: The Trial of Modern Art under Nazism". A fascinating, dark dive into art history, exploring the Nazi regime's persecution of the avant-garde. [Read more]

Trésors de Banlieues 2025: a free exhibition of 250 works in Gennevilliers, our photos
A free exhibition of 250 works exploring the creativity and diversity of urban territories. This is the cultural and artistic event not to be missed this winter in the Hauts-de-Seine. Called "Trésors de Banlieues : Couronnes d'Humanité", this rich and surprising exhibition runs from February 15 to April 13, 2025 at the Chanteraines factory in Gennevilliers. [Read more]

Picasso, art in motion: a new immersive exhibition unveiled at the Atelier des Lumières
L'Atelier des Lumières takes us into the rich and iconic world of Pablo Picasso, the essential artist of the 20th century. From February 14 to June 29, 2025, don't miss the exhibition Picasso, Art in Motion. [Read more]

Disco, I'm Coming Out: the festive and militant exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris, our photos
Disco music comes to the capital in a richly festive and militant exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 14 to August 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to revisit the history of this musical movement, born in the United States over 50 years ago. [Read more]

An immersive pastry shop based on the Hansel&Gretel fairy tale opens at the Paradox Museum
The Paradox Museum offers new rooms and experiences for your visit in early 2025: get ready to enter the heart of the Hansel&Gretel fairy tale by discovering the museum's new patisserie. And good news: following its huge success since opening, this pop-up is now permanent! [Read more]

Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves: the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières - photos
A pioneer of naive art and a poetic painter, Douanier Rousseau is honored at the Atelier des Lumières, with a marvelous new exhibition on view from February 14 to June 29, 2025. [Read more]

Making the invisible visible: Charles Pétillon's free photo exhibition at Maison Guerlain
The historic Maison Guerlain on the Champs-Élysées opens its doors to a new, free photo exhibition, with a light, poetic touch. From February 13 to April 21, 2025, photographer/plastician Charles Pétillon unveils "Rendre visible l'invisible", a series of shots in which his dreamlike installations made of white balloons reenchant reality and invite us to rethink everyday life. [Read more]

La Monnaie de Paris by torchlight: an unusual nocturnal visit
La Monnaie de Paris is a fascinating institution, which can be visited by day... As well as at night! Don't miss the exceptional torchlight tour on February 19, 2025. Let's go for an exceptional nocturne! [Read more]

Au fil de l'or: the brilliant exhibition on gold in the art of fashion at the Musée du Quai Branly - photos
The Musée du Quai Branly takes us into a sparkling universe, where gold meets the art of textiles. Travel from the Orient to the Land of the Rising Sun with the exceptional exhibition "Au fil de l'or", on view from February 11 to July 6, 2025. [Read more]

February vacations 2025 at the Musée des Arts Forains
Looking for a fun and unusual way to spend the winter vacations? Take advantage of the school vacations to discover the Musée des Arts Forains from February 8 to March 9, 2025! This off-the-beaten-track museum, accessible by reservation only, offers fun, participatory guided tours every day. [Read more]

The Palais Galliera unveils the outfit worn by the horsewoman at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Come and admire up close the outfit of the mysterious horsewoman, who marked the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Her outfit is presented as part of the Fashion in Motion #3 exhibition, from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]

Fashion in motion #3: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera - photos
The Palais Galliera explores the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition. The third part, focusing on winter sports, runs from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]

L'Envers du décor: the free nocturnal contemporary art festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
L'Envers du décor, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 8th edition. On February 7 and 8, 2025, a host of artists will be on hand to present free, original and contemporary installations and activities. Are you ready? Watch out, it's going to shine! [Read more]

Fusuma: the free exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon, our photos
The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is focusing on fusuma for its new small exhibition, on view free of charge from February 4 to 15, 2025. An opportunity to learn more about these famous traditional sliding doors, inseparable from Japanese interiors. [Read more]

A Thousand and One Orchids 2025: the Jardin des Plantes flower show unveiled
Here's a flower show you won't want to miss: A Thousand and One Orchids is back from February 6 to March 10, 2025! Come to the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes to enjoy this magnificent floral tour. [Read more]

Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club - photos
Several contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from the universe and our relationship with the world to create the Chaosmos exhibition, on view free of charge at the Maif Social Club from February 8 to July 26, 2025. [Read more]

Bonhams Cars: a free exhibition of exceptional cars under the glass roof of the Grand Palais - last day
From February 4 to 5, 2025, the Grand Palais and Bonhams|Cars are stepping up a gear with a free exhibition of exceptional cars prior to their auction. Under the building's legendary glass roof, two legendary Ferraris and a selection of other automotive gems will be on display for enthusiasts and the curious alike! [Read more]

Wax: fashion and culture meet in Musée de l'Homme exhibition - photos
The Musée de l'Homme explores the cultural implications of wax, a colorful fabric emblematic of African outfits, in an original exhibition on view from February 5 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]

Mr Chat en Seine: the free exhibition at Le Grand Coloriage family gallery
Immerse yourself in the world of the famous Mr. Cat, with Le Grand Coloriage gallery's free exhibition, from February 6 to March 31, 2025. [Read more]

ChromAmour, a metamorphosis: the free poetic exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark
Artist Lise Haller Baggesen unveils an exhibition full of hope and color: from February 7 to March 30, 2025, discover "ChromAmour, une métamorphose", free of charge, at Bicolore - Maison du Danemark. [Read more]

Nocturne Pop Forever #4: the last musical and creative evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton offers a new and final original and festive evening around the exhibition Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &..., with a nocturne to be experienced on February 7, 2025. [Read more]

A free nocturne at the Musée de Montmartre for Jacques Prévert's birthday
If you still haven't discovered the "Jacques Prévert, rêveur d'images" exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre, take advantage of the free nocturne on February 4, 2025, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of his birth. [Read more]

Medieval banquet: enjoy a royal feast from 1378 at the Conciergerie
Looking for an unusual gourmet experience in Paris? After the success of last year's inaugural event, the Conciergerie is hosting a new festive medieval banquet! On the program? A tasting of 10 dishes from a menu dating back to 1378, to be enjoyed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the exceptional setting of the Salle des Gens d'Armes at the Paris museum. [Read more]

A free cultural weekend on artificial intelligence at BnF and La Conciergerie
In conjunction with the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a cultural weekend invites you to question yourself about this technological revolution through free events and conferences on the weekend of February 8 and 9, 2025. [Read more]

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace: discover Simupilote and the basics of flying
From February 18, 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is offering a new platform for experimentation within the museum: it's called Simupilote, and it lets everyone slip into the shoes of an airline pilot (for real)! [Read more]

Objets en Question: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac unveils the exhibition "Objets en Questions", to be discovered from February 11 to June 22, 2025 in the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery. The exhibition explores the crossroads between avant-garde art, archaeology and ethnology, while questioning the notion of the art object and the dialogue between disciplines. [Read more]

Miss Recuerdo: Grichka & Tohé Commaret's free exhibition at the Pernod-Ricard Foundation
From February 18 to April 26, 2025, the Pernod Ricard Foundation will be hosting "Miss Recuerdo", a first-of-its-kind exhibition in France featuring the work of Grichka and Tohé Commaret. An immersion in memory and familiar places, to be discovered in Paris. [Read more]

Dennis Morris: Music + Life: the retrospective exhibition at the Maison européenne de la photographie
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie pays tribute to Dennis Morris with a new exhibition on view from February 5 to May 18, 2025. [Read more]

Fighting exile: the Musée de l'Armée unveils artists' struggles in a new exhibition
During the Second World War, everyone fought in their own way: the Musée de l'Armée pays tribute to artists and intellectuals with the exhibition Un exil combattant, presented from February 26 to June 22, 2025. [Read more]

Agatha Christie, in search of archaeology: the exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and her passion for archaeology, thanks to a new exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise, on view from February 8 to December 28, 2025. [Read more]

The Salon des Artistes Français 2025 awaits us at the Grand Palais this winter for a new edition.
The Salon des Artistes Français finally returns to the Grand Palais for its 235th edition. From February 19 to 22, 2025, don't miss this event that has been honoring French designers for almost 150 years. [Read more]

Salon de Montrouge 2025: the contemporary art fair spotlighting tomorrow's talent
The Salon de Montrouge returns for its 68th edition from February 7 to 23, 2025. Every year, this not-to-be-missed contemporary art event presents dozens of emerging artists gathered in the 1,500 m² of the Belfry. [Read more]

They're not all new, but they're still worth a visit: discover the other exhibitions to see in February in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

What to do in February 2026? Exhibitions to see this month in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
So, what great exhibitions await us in Paris in February 2026? With only 28 days to tour the museums, there's not a second to lose: choose your exhibition and go for it! [Read more]