The days are stretching out, spring is approaching, temperatures are easing, some people are enjoying their winter vacations... All in all, we're in the mood to get out and enjoy the events of March 2026. And that's just as well, because there's no question of staying at home this month.
Like every year, in March 2026, the capital's museums, galleries and cultural institutions are renewing their programming, offering us new exhibitions to discover without delay. For art lovers, enthusiasts and the curious of all kinds, it's a dream month, where there's never a dull moment!
Throughout the month, new exhibitions open their doors, taking us into new worlds. Whether it's fashion, photography, painting, history, contemporary art, cinema or sculpture, museums are vying with each other to attract us and help us discover fantastic worlds. Will we have enough days to visit all these exhibitions? Only time will tell... So there's no time to lose, and we're off to the museum!
Clair-obscur: an exhibition of light and shade at the Bourse de Commerce
From March 4 to August 31, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce will be transformed into a luminous, twilight landscape for a new exhibition entitled "Clair-obscur". [Read more]
Expo4Art: Dates Set for the 2026 Editions of the Free Art Fair at Halle des Blancs Manteaux
The Expo4Art fair is making its comeback with four editions scheduled for 2026 at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. A perfect opportunity to explore the emerging talents shaping the art scene. Mark your calendar for the upcoming dates this year — and remember, entry is free! [Read more]
Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.
The Cluny Museum in Paris is hosting “Unicorn!”, a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary mythical creature, running from March 10 to July 12, 2026. Through around a hundred works from across the globe, visitors can explore the history, symbolism, and centuries-old fascination with the unicorn — blending art, legend, and spirituality. [Read more]
FOREVER: The Free Exhibition Curated by Maurizio Cattelan at Galeries Lafayette
FOR ETERNITY, outside the walls of the exhibition Sunday Without End, brings contemporary art from the Centre Pompidou-Metz into the heart of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Conceived by Maurizio Cattelan and Chiara Parisi, this innovative route features sculptures, photographs, and sound installations spread across the dome, the staircases, and the terrace, turning the flagship department store into a vibrant, living gallery. From March 10 to April 27, 2026, visitors are invited to explore freely a collection of significant works by Gloria Friedmann, Birgit Jürgenssen, Christodoulos Panayiotou, and Lawrence Weiner. [Read more]
Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo — the groundbreaking immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
The Atelier des Lumières takes us on a journey through the works of the great masters of the Renaissance, hosting an immersive exhibition that visitors can experience from March 13 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Fashion in the 18th century, a fantasized heritage: an exhibition on the Age of Enlightenment at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera celebrates the elegance of women's fashion in the Age of Enlightenment with the exhibition "Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy," from March 14 to July 12, 2026, taking visitors on a journey through time to the heart of yesterday's and today's creations. [Read more]
Exhibition 1913-1923: The Spirit of the Era — A Cultural Encounter at the Quai Branly Museum
At the start of the 20th century, European artists began to explore the arts of Africa and Oceania. The Quai Branly Museum chronicles this cultural encounter through a unique exhibition running from March 17 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Renoir and love: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. [Read more]
Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world. [Read more]
Faces of Artists at the Petit Palais: a painting exhibition not to be missed
The Petit Palais is highlighting some of the masterpieces in its collections with the exhibition Visages d'artistes. De Gustave Courbet à Annette Messager (Faces of Artists: From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager), on view from March 17 to July 19, 2026. [Read more]
Nan Goldin at the Grand Palais: This Won't End Well — An Exhibition Blurring the Lines Between Photography and Film
The Grand Palais hosts This Will Not End Well, the first French retrospective of Nan Goldin, from March 18 to June 21, 2026. The exhibition presents her cinematic slideshows within an immersive installation designed to resemble a village of images. [Read more]
K-Beauty at the Musée Guimet: a major exhibition on Korean beauty to be held this spring
The Musée Guimet is devoting a major exhibition to Korean beauty, exploring its influences and multiple facets. On view from March 18 to July 6, 2026. [Read more]
Paris: Cuturi Gallery Opens at the Heart of the Palais-Royal Garden
The Cuturi Gallery is moving to Paris! The Singapore-based institution has announced the launch of a new space right in the heart of the Palais-Royal Gardens, opening its doors on March 19, 2026. To mark the occasion, the gallery will host an inaugural exhibition celebrating its unique hybrid and interdisciplinary identity, a vision brought to life by founder Kevin Troyano Cuturi. [Read more]
Imaginary maps, inventing worlds: the sensory exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand
From March 24 to July 19, 2026, the BnF François-Mitterrand is offering a rare immersion into cartography and its imaginary territories, through more than 200 works, for a journey to the frontiers of reality and fiction. [Read more]
Matisse, 1941-1954: the exhibition on the painter's last years at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou are showcasing a new exhibition exploring Matisse’s final years of life and artistic innovation. This compelling showcase is open at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
Byblos, eternal city: explore the historic city with the exhibition at the Arab World Institute.
The Arab World Institute takes us on a journey to discover the world's first international seaport, dating back nearly 9,000 years. The exhibition Byblos, Eternal City is open from March 24 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting: an exhibition on the Douanier at the Musée de l'Orangerie
The Musée de l'Orangerie is honoring Henri Rousseau, the famous naïve painter, with the exhibition "Henri Rousseau, l'ambition de la peinture" (Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting), which can be seen from March 25 to July 20, 2026. [Read more]
Women in Reflection: Appearances and Imaginaries – Exploring Self-Image at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
The Cognacq-Jay Museum delves into the myriad portrayals of women in the 18th century with a captivating exhibition: "Women in the Mirror, Appearances and Imaginaries". The show runs from March 25 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Paris Print Fair 2026: The premier showcase of print art at the Cordeliers Convent Refectory
The print-focused exhibition, the Paris Print Fair, is making its comeback for a new edition from March 26 to 29, 2026. Join us at the Cordeliers Monastery Refectory. [Read more]
The splendors of Baroque: The Jacquemart-André Museum's Spring Exhibition
The Jacquemart-André Museum is taking visitors on a journey through Hispanic Baroque art, from March 26 to August 2, 2026. Don't miss the exhibition "Splendors of the Baroque." [Read more]
Africa Fashion: a colorful fashion exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum
The Quai Branly Museum takes us on a journey of discovery through traditional and contemporary fashion in Africa, with a major exhibition to be held from March 31 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
Which exhibition have you chosen for your next outing? Don't forget to come back to this page to find out what's new in the next few days. Enjoy your visit!
March 2026 exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: this month's program!
Want to know what exhibitions you can't miss in Paris and the Paris Region in March 2026? You've come to the right place: exhibitions, events, installations, here you'll find the entire cultural program for the month. Follow the guide to discover the must-see outings in museums, art galleries, châteaux and other surprising places. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028
March 2026 exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: this month's program!
