As the days grow shorter and the cold sets in, museums, galleries, châteaux and unusual places light up with new exhibitions ready to seduce the curious and the passionate. That's right: inNovember ,Paris and the Île-de-France region are bursting at the seams withnew exhibitions. It's time to discover the new exhibitions of the month in the Paris region.
The ever-changingParisian calendar never ceases to surprise with unique installations and varied themes, making every cultural outing a must. To be among the first to enter an exhibition is to experience the excitement of the early days, discover new creations and feed your curiosity in advance.
Our November selection brings together exhibitions to suit all tastes, from contemporary art to a plunge into the heart of history, from a tribute to traditional craftsmanship to immersive installations.
This curated list, dedicated exclusively to exhibitions opening in November 2026, is continuously updated to include the latest cultural announcements. Be among the first to discover these hidden gems and let yourself be swept away by Paris’s vibrant cultural calendar, always ready to surprise and inspire.
Free castles and museums in the 78 this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month
Museums and monuments in the Yvelines are opening their doors to us for free on the first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, November 1, 2026, several cultural sites in the 78 are free to visit. Here’s a rundown of the deals to snap up. [Read more]
Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne (77) this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month
This first Sunday of the month, which is a public holiday, several châteaux, museums and monuments in Seine-et-Marne are opening their doors for free. Here’s our pick of free things to do in the department this Sunday, November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Exhibition Paris1: "The Poetics of Photography" by Mark Heier at Studio Harcourt
Sponsored - On the occasion of Photography Week, from November 2 to 14, 2026 in Paris, and in dialogue with Paris Photo, the prestigious Studio Harcourt will host a solo exhibition and the launch of the art book "Paris1: The Poetics of Photography" by photographer Mark Heier. Free admission! [Read more]
The creator of Mimi Cracra takes center stage in an exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand
Mimi Cracra, The Wacky Alphabet: Meet author-illustrator Agnès Rosenstiehl, the artist who has captivated generations with her stories. The BnF François-Mitterrand is hosting a free retrospective exhibition from November 3, 2026 to January 25, 2027. [Read more]
The Birth of Waves: The Immersive Installation at the Conciergerie
The Birth of Waves, Émilie Faïf and Nicolas André’s vast immersive installation, sets the Hall of the Men-at-Arms at the Conciergerie in Paris undulating from November 4 to December 20, 2026. A mechanical swell to behold. [Read more]
In the Light(s), Season 3: the program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation.
The EDF Foundation is launching a new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, a blend of exhibition and dance performances. Season 3 runs from 4 November 2026 to 31 January 2027; discover the program. [Read more]
The Soul of French Perfume: An Elegant Exhibition at Espace Richaud in Versailles
The Osmothèque of Versailles and the Espace Richaud take us into a world of craftsmanship and elegance with the exhibition The Soul of French Perfume, on view from November 4, 2026 to February 7, 2027. [Read more]
Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027. [Read more]
PhotoSaintGermain 2026: the grand Left Bank photography festival returns to Paris
It's back: take a stroll through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event to experience from November 5 to 28, 2026. [Read more]
Licea: a free solo exhibition by the street artist at a gallery in Paris’s 10th arrondissement
A painter, illustrator and muralist, French artist Licea is taking over the Nature Forte gallery this fall. Visit from November 6 to 21, 2026, to discover her new solo exhibition, “On the Edge of Our Memories: When Fragments of Urban Life Take Root in Wild Memory,” free of charge. [Read more]
Nocturne #1 Gustave Fayet: the date of the next late-night event at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The artworks are putting in overtime at the Fondation Louis Vuitton! On Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m., the museum invites us to a new late-night opening centered on the Gustave Fayet exhibition. Art, music and surprises are on the menu for the event, though the full program, activities and food offering have yet to be announced. [Read more]
We, the Grotesques: Guillermo Forchino's free exhibition at Galerie Joseph
The Joseph Gallery, in the Marais district of Paris, is hosting "Noi, i Grotteschi," a free exhibition bringing together 124 sculptures by Guillermo Forchino, from November 6 to 29, 2026. A retrospective that spans four decades of work, blending human comedy, biting humor, and a look at the fragilities of our society. [Read more]
Free after-hours at the Bourse de Commerce: save the date for Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free late-opening session, held on the first Saturday of every month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, November 7, 2026. Tickets sell out quickly—book now. [Read more]
Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris
The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027. [Read more]
The Museum of the Great War marks Armistice Day with family-friendly activities.
The Museum of the Great War marks the 108th anniversary of the Armistice, with a special program to be unveiled on November 11, 2026. [Read more]
Shunga: Masterpieces of erotic art from the Edo period on display at the Maison de la culture du japon in Paris
For its upcoming exhibition, the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris spotlights Japanese erotic paintings and prints from the Edo period. Entitled "Shunga," the installation will showcase a number of genre masterpieces from November 12, 2026 to February 13, 2027, including works by Utamaro and Hokusai. [Read more]
Mira Art Fair 2026: Latin American contemporary art is showcased at the House of Latin America
The Mira Art Fair invites visitors to travel through contemporary art and discover new artists, from November 12 to 15, 2026, with a groundbreaking cultural program at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine in Paris. [Read more]
ImageNation Paris 2026: 6 photography exhibitions and 300 photographers in the Marais
Sponsored - In the heart of the Marais, amid the excitement of Paris Photo, ImageNation Paris 2026 celebrates 200 years of photography with an international exhibition bringing together more than 300 artists and perspectives from around the world, from November 13 to 15, 2026. [Read more]
Perfumes, paintings, and costumes: Fragonard marks its centennial with an exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris
For its centenary, Fragonard leaves Grasse for Paris and takes over the Monnaie de Paris from November 13, 2026 to January 10, 2027. More than 250 works and objects, from perfumes to costumes, trace the house’s history and its know-how in an exhibition to see... and to smell. [Read more]
Ritz Paris: a free exhibition by 18 young photographers for Paris Photo 2026
On the occasion of Paris Photo 2026, the Ritz Paris will host, from November 13 to 16, a free exhibition imagined in collaboration with Gobelins Paris. Eighteen students in Photo-Vidéo deliver an unprecedented view of the palace on Place Vendôme. [Read more]
Free street-art festival at La Poste du Louvre 2026: the program
The street art and contemporary art festival at La Poste du Louvre is returning for its fourth edition, free of charge, from November 14 to 22, 2026 in the 1st arrondissement. It features a 350-square-meter exhibition, live painting in the courtyard, and opportunities to meet the artists. Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Spark of Life: a light-painting photography exhibition in Fontenay-aux-Roses
Photographer Rudy Pilarski turns the night into a workshop for creation with Spark of Life at Espace Rosa Bonheur in Fontenay-aux-Roses, running November 12 to December 6, 2026. A light-painting exhibition where glowing circles and bursts of sparks meet landscapes and architecture. [Read more]
A Weekend in the East 2026: the art and culture festival marks its 10th anniversary in Paris
The festival A Weekend in the East shines a spotlight on the cultures of Eastern European countries, through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings... Discover the lineup of activities for this 10th edition, organized from November 16 to 28, 2026. [Read more]
Boards to be solidaire 2026: When street artists lend their support to Secours populaire
The fifth edition of “Boards to be solidaire” is here! This exhibition and auction, presented by Secours Populaire Île-de-France and Urban Signature, returns this fall to Agnès b.’s headquarters in Paris’s 10th arrondissement. Join us from Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19, 2026, to discover and admire more than 100 longboards customized by street artists, free of charge, with proceeds benefiting Secours populaire. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Homme debunks common myths about drugs in a major, offbeat exhibition.
Why do people use drugs, which societies rely on them, how do we define a drug? The Museum of Mankind answers all our questions in an unusual and unprecedented exhibition to be unveiled from November 18, 2026 to June 6, 2027. [Read more]
The Guimet Museum unveils the treasures of ancient China in an unprecedented exhibition.
The Guimet Museum invites us to discover the treasures of Sanxingdui and Jinsha, two beacon sites of an ancient Chinese civilization. The exhibition runs from November 18, 2026 to March 1, 2027. [Read more]
Donkey Skin and the Fairy Tales on Display at the Postal Museum
The Postal Museum in Paris announces an exhibition on fairy tales from November 18, 2026 to April 19, 2027. On the program: postal history, a family-friendly trail, and a gown inspired by Donkey Skin. [Read more]
Open studios from Antwerp to Abbesses: meet the Montmartre artists
Dust off your calendars—you're invited to meet the artists from the Anvers Association at Abbesses, from November 20 to 23, 2026. These free open-door days are a perfect chance to discover contemporary artists in the Montmartre district. [Read more]
Korea, the kingdom of the scholars: a historic and immersive exhibition at the Cernuschi Museum
The Cernuschi Museum invites us to Korea for its upcoming exhibition on the yangban, the kingdom’s literati across the centuries, opening on 20 November 2026, featuring ancient masterpieces, period furniture, and costumes. [Read more]
The 2026 Great Made in France Exhibition: free entry to the Élysée this weekend – dates
Would you like to visit the Élysée Palace for free? On November 21 and 22, 2026, the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France returns, with 104 products to discover in the presidential reception rooms. A rare opportunity to add to your calendar! [Read more]
The Hidden Treasures of the Nasrid Alhambra: An Exhibition in the Heart of Granada at the Arab World Institute
From November 24, 2026, to May 16, 2027, the Arab World Institute will take you on a journey to the Alhambra of the Nasrid sultans. Through an immersive experience and the display of extraordinary works of art, the exhibition revives the lost grandeur of Muhammad V's reign. [Read more]
A free, immersive exhibit explores the 1867 Universal Exhibition and the evolution of photography in Paris
Dive into the heart of the 1867 World's Fair through the lens of photography, from November 25, 2026, to February 22, 2027. Experience this engaging and free exhibit at the National Archives, offering an immersive journey into this historic event. [Read more]
From vine to glass, wine at Balzac's: the quirky exhibition at the Maison de Balzac
The Maison de Balzac dives into the wine theme, a beverage that appears throughout Balzac’s works. Discover this remarkable exhibition running from November 26, 2026 to April 6, 2027. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026
