July in Paris is a whirlwind of summer events. Between the celebrations of the national holiday, lively terraces until late at night, and ideal weather for strolling, the capital and its region offer a contagious energy. As for the cultural calendar, it's still very full, and while new cultural outings are being launched, must-see exhibitions are getting ready to close their doors.
Now's the time to be a discerning cultural explorer: seize this last chance to discover the exhibitions that have marked the season, before they disappear. From iconic museums to discreet galleries, from historic monuments to unusual venues, these cultural outings let us explore art in all its shapes and forms, fromhistory tocontemporary art, from fashion tohandicrafts, via painting, photography and the digital arts.
Our continuously updated selection allows you to keep an eye out for exhibitions closing this month, to make sure you don't miss out on anything. Past events are deleted as they happen, for greater readability!
Open Shapes: Free Exhibition Showcasing Geometric Abstract Art at the Swedish Institute
Geometric abstract art takes center stage at the Swedish Institute from February 20 to July 19, 2026. Over five months, visitors are invited to explore free of charge "Formes ouvertes", an installation that bridges the works of Olle Bærtling—an essential figure in abstract art—with those of seven talented international artists. [Read more]
Fragilities & Resilience: an outdoor photo exhibit displayed on the gates of the Luxembourg Garden
From March 21 to July 19, 2026, Thibault Gerbaldi's photographs will adorn the fences of the Luxembourg Garden, offering visitors a free outdoor exhibition titled "Fragilities & Resiliences." [Read more]
Saint-Cloud in the clouds: Free exhibition and flight simulator at the Avelines Museum
From February 12 to July 5, 2026, the Avelines Museum will take us soaring into the skies with a free exhibition exploring Saint-Cloud's pivotal role in aviation history — featuring historic archives alongside a flight simulator! [Read more]
Brion Gysin, the Last Museum: A Retrospective Exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The City of Paris's Museum of Modern Art is hosting the first-ever retrospective exhibition of artist Brion Gysin. Open to the public from April 10 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum: A Major Exhibition on South Korea’s Beauty Secrets to Visit This Spring
The Guimet Museum hosts a major exhibition celebrating Korean beauty, delving into its influences and many facets. K-Beauty is open to visitors from March 18 to July 6, 2026. [Read more]
Captives: Mediterranean Slavery Uncovered at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute in Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the history of slavery between Christians and Muslims across the Mediterranean from the 17th century to 1830. Titled "Captives: Arts and Slavery in the Modern Mediterranean", the exhibit runs from March 31, 2026, to July 19, 2026. Through artworks, rare artifacts, and unpublished documents, it offers a historical perspective on those enslaved and forced into labor in the ports of Europe and North Africa. [Read more]
Martin Schongauer, the timeless master: an exhibition showcasing the astonishing work of a remarkable painter at the Louvre Museum
Discover Martin Schongauer, a remarkable German painter from the Middle Ages. The Louvre Museum is hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to this "Beautiful Immortal," running from April 8 to July 20, 2026. [Read more]
Michelangelo / Rodin: A Unique Face-Off of Sculptors at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum brings together two legendary sculptors in an extraordinary exhibition: from April 15 to July 2, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin". [Read more]
Marilyn Monroe turns 100! Celebrating the Hollywood legend's centennial with a special exhibition at the Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth with a special exhibition honoring the legendary film icon. Open from April 8 to July 26, 2026, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the life and legacy of Hollywood’s most enduring star. [Read more]
Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion: An Immersive Porcelain Exhibition at the National Furniture Museum
From April 17 to July 26, 2026, the Mobilier National and the Sèvres Manufacture will unveil the Rothschild family’s passionate collection of 18th-century porcelain. The exhibition promises an immersive experience, blending masterpieces with detailed reconstructions. [Read more]
Kazuo Kitai, Celebrating the Everyday: A Photography Exhibition at the Japan Culture House
In spring 2026, the Japan House in Paris will showcase the work of Kazuo Kitai, celebrated as one of Japan’s foremost post-war photographers. Titled "Kazuo Kitai, Celebrating Everyday Life," the exhibition will feature 130 prints that visitors can view from April 30 to July 25, 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
A day in the 18th century: explore a mansion with the Musée des Arts Déco exhibition.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris invites us to visit an 18th-century mansion through the immersive exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Open from February 18 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
L'Atelier des Sorciers: Kamome Shirahama's exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles
The Ancienne Poste de Versailles is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Kamome Shirahama, author of the cult manga L'Atelier des Sorciers, featuring traditional drawings, graphic magic, and a poetic universe to be discovered from April 18 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
Leonora Carrington, retrospective exhibition of a surrealist artist at the Musée du Luxembourg
The Musée du Luxembourg is honoring the artist Leonora Carrington, a painter and sculptor who defied convention. The exhibition is open from February 18 to July 19, 2026. [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]
Contemporary art exhibitions in Paris: Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations is hosting two contemporary art exhibitions in Paris from April 1 to July 19, 2026, featuring the cinematic universe of Diego Marcon and the emerging scene embodied by Ladji Diaby. A double rendez-vous focusing on images, narration and artistic emotions. [Read more]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026. [Read more]
En fanfare: a musical exhibition at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy
Revisit your scales and arpeggios, as the Musée du Jouet invites you to discover En fanfare, a playful exhibition on musical toys. To be seen (and heard) from October 15, 2025 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre
From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation. [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]
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]
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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026
