The upcoming exhibitions of November 2026: must-see highlights in Paris and Île-de-France

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 30, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.
Discover the latest exhibitions waiting for you in Paris and Île-de-France this November 2026. Calling all culture enthusiasts—here’s a preview of the new exhibits to explore!

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.

Upcoming Exhibitions Opening in November:

Martin Schongauer, le bel immortel : une exposition sur un peintre étonnant au musée du LouvreMartin Schongauer, le bel immortel : une exposition sur un peintre étonnant au musée du LouvreMartin Schongauer, le bel immortel : une exposition sur un peintre étonnant au musée du LouvreMartin Schongauer, le bel immortel : une exposition sur un peintre étonnant au musée du Louvre 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]

Visuel Paris Petit PalaisVisuel Paris Petit PalaisVisuel Paris Petit PalaisVisuel Paris Petit Palais 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]

Visuels musée et monument - musée de l'hommeVisuels musée et monument - musée de l'hommeVisuels musée et monument - musée de l'hommeVisuels musée et monument - musée de l'homme 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]

Retour d'Asie au Musée CernuschiRetour d'Asie au Musée CernuschiRetour d'Asie au Musée CernuschiRetour d'Asie au Musée Cernuschi 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]

Les secrets de l'Alhambra nasride à l'IMALes secrets de l'Alhambra nasride à l'IMALes secrets de l'Alhambra nasride à l'IMALes secrets de l'Alhambra nasride à l'IMA 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]

L'Hôtel de Soubise, un écrin remarquable pour les Archives nationalesL'Hôtel de Soubise, un écrin remarquable pour les Archives nationalesL'Hôtel de Soubise, un écrin remarquable pour les Archives nationalesL'Hôtel de Soubise, un écrin remarquable pour les Archives nationales 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]

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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026

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