Claude François used to sing"ça s'en va, et ça revient". Unfortunately, exhibitions that leave the capital don't always come back. To avoid missing them and regretting them, it's best to visit them all before they close their doors for good!
That's where Sortiraparis.com comes in: in this guide - updated regularly - you'll find a selection of exhibitions that end in April 2026. This way, you'll know which art events you need to see first, before they end. Clever, eh?
How does it work? It's very simple: in the list below, you can see many of the exhibitions that close in April. Choose one that looks promising, and plan your next outing! Museums, galleries, monuments and art institutions are waiting for you, so be sure to visit their exhibitions before it's too late. Then come back to this guide to choose the next and the next...
Come on, no more blah, blah, blah: it's time to discover the exhibitions that are living out their final days in Paris and the Île-de-France region, in this month of April 2026.
I Love Sushi: A Free Exhibition in Paris Celebrates Japan's Iconic Cuisine
In 2026, sushi takes center stage at the Japan Cultural Center in Paris! From January 20 to April 11, the Japanese cultural center is hosting a unique, free exhibition dedicated to this iconic element of Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's Bold and Vibrant Exhibition at the Grand Palais - Photos
The Grand Palais is showcasing the work of African American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026. Experience a bold, contemporary voice with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]
Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the New Free Exhibition at the Galerie du 19M in January
Beyond Our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to April 26, 2026, the Galerie du 19M showcases French artisans alongside Japanese creators, weaving their stories together. After captivating 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, this exhibition offers a journey where tradition and innovation intersect in every detail. Embroideries, molds, feathers, and metals become bridges connecting different cultures and craftsmanship. [Read more]
Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris. [Read more]
Barbara: the BnF François-Mitterrand celebrates the icon of French song in an exhibition
Calling all Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her death, the BnF François-Mitterrand is honoring the career of this true icon of French music in a unique exhibition entitled "Dis quand reviendras-tu ? Barbara et son public" (When will you come back? Barbara and her audience). This cultural event can be discovered from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery. [Read more]
Zadkine Art Deco, the exhibition at the Zadkine Museum celebrating the centenary of Art Deco in Paris
The Zadkine Museum in Paris is celebrating Art Deco with Zadkine Art Déco, an exceptional exhibition running from November 15, 2025, to April 12, 2026. More than 90 works, sculptures, and pieces of furniture reveal Ossip Zadkine's close ties with the master decorators of the 1920s and 1930s. [Read more]
Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo
What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery. [Read more]
Le rêve cette autre part: the dreamlike exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation
At the Fondation Pernod Ricard, the exhibition "Le rêve, cette autre part" explores dreams as a space for creation, thought and relationships, with artists Amie Barouh, Chloé Quenum and philosopher Mohamed Amer Meziane. On view from February 17 to April 18, 2026. [Read more]
Migration and climate: an instructive exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, our photos
The Palais de la Porte Dorée tackles a complex subject with the "Migrations and Climate" exhibition. A theme explored through art and documentary photography, to be discovered from October 17, 2025 to April 5, 2026. [Read more]
Magdalena Abakanowicz exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle
The Musée Bourdelle presents the first major French retrospective dedicated to Magdalena Abakanowicz, a pioneering Polish artist of contemporary sculpture and textile art, from November 20, 2025 to April 12, 2026, with over 80 monumental works. [Read more]
Amerindian allies at the court of Louis XV: the historical exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley from November 25, 2025 with the Château de Versailles exhibition on the native nations who allied themselves with the French when they settled in Louisiana during the reign of the young Louis XV. [Read more]
Have you seen all these exhibitions? Fantastic! So you've got plenty of time to visit the new ones just opening in Paris museums.
New in Paris: discover the exhibitions opening in museums in April 2026
Looking for a unique outing in April 2026? Here's a selection of new exhibitions to see this month, without moderation! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
New in Paris: discover the exhibitions opening in museums in April 2026
