During the whole month of June, museums are a hive of activity. Yes, yes, it's a true proverb. An ancient saying that teaches us that life is more beautiful when surrounded by art and beauty! Well, we may have just made it up, but that doesn't mean this homemade proverb isn't true...
So what can you see in museums this June? The art venues, monuments and galleries of Paris and theÎle-de-France region are still overflowing with activities, events and exhibitions, each more exciting than the last. For the curious and the art-lovers, the choice is arduous.
How about starting at the beginning? Or rather, at the end, with the exhibitions in the Paris region that are coming to an end in June 2026. Before they leave us for good, we're off to see the exhibitions that are living out their final days in Paris. So there's no time to lose: check out our selection below, and let yourself be carried away by the themes and artists featured in the capital's art venues!
Pop Art Car: Renault®’s New Free Exhibition on the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - From March 4 to June 9, 2026, the Renault® display on the Champs-Élysées will host Pop Art Car, a free exhibition blending Pop Art, Street Art, and automobiles. Expect stunning show-cars, exclusive artworks, and live performances right in the heart of Paris. As part of this major cultural and artistic event, the car transforms into a pop motif, an object of interpretation, and a source of inspiration. [Read more]
Exhibition by artist Zipcy in Paris: The Sweet Fortress at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
In Paris, the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery presents Zipcy, the South Korean artist, with La Forteresse Douce — her first solo show in France — running from April 24 to June 4, 2026. Drawing on Hanji paper, natural pigments and marouflage, the artist builds a universe centered on intimacy, materiality, and human connection, to be discovered at an opening in her presence on April 23, 2026. [Read more]
Illumination : Korean digital art on view for free at Fondation Fiminco
The Fiminco Foundation and the Korean Cultural Center present "Illumination," a digital art exhibition free to visit from April 24 to June 21, 2026. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: an immersive return experience for the holidays at the Atelier des Lumières
A new documentary exhibition takes us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, from December 10, 2025, to March 8, 2026, step back into the age of the dinosaurs with an immersive experience that's both unique and family-friendly. [Read more]
A double fashion showcase at the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris – our photos
The Dior Gallery will open its doors from November 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, for an exclusive exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This display is part of a larger, extended showcase at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, running from December 1, 2025, to June 21, 2026. The exhibition creates a dialogue between Dior and Alaïa, highlighting the Tunisian designer’s admiration for the iconic New Look. [Read more]
Nan Goldin at the Grand Palais: A Landmark Exhibition Celebrating Photography and Film
The Grand Palais hosts This Will Not End Well, the first-ever French retrospective dedicated to Nan Goldin, running from March 18 to June 21, 2026. This immersive exhibition showcases her iconic slideshows, blending photography and cinema, in a curated environment designed to resemble a village of images. [Read more]
Jean Dubuffet and the Tour with Figures: An Exhibition Celebrating the Artist’s Unconventional Masterpiece at the Playing Card Museum
The French Museum of Playing Cards in Issy-les-Moulineaux invites visitors to explore a major work by Jean Dubuffet, on display from December 3, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Renaissance masters: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo — immersive exhibition unveils at the Atelier des Lumières
The Atelier des Lumières takes us on a journey into the world of the great Renaissance masters with an immersive and educational exhibition running from March 13 to June 27, 2026. [Read more]
Napoleon I’s Last Will: A Special Free Exhibition at the National Archives
This is one of the most legendary documents in French history. Safeguarded under tight security at the National Archives, Napoleon I’s will is being temporarily displayed to the public from March 4th to June 29th, 2026, in Paris. [Read more]
The world brought to life in vibrant hues: classic photographs displayed at the Roger-Viollet Gallery
The Roger-Viollet Gallery unveils a curated selection of 19th-century photographs, hand-colored to enhance their detail, in a free exhibition running from February 26 to June 6, 2026. [Read more]
The Cave of Pont Neuf: JR transforms Paris's oldest bridge into a monumental grotto in June 2026
The Pont Neuf folds, inflates, reveals itself, and transforms into… The Cave of Pont Neuf! JR is set to turn Paris's oldest bridge into a giant, immersive grotto where stone, light, and air carve out a one-of-a-kind experience. From June 6 to 28, 2026, walk through this optical illusion, explore its cracks, and let interactive installations reshape how you see Paris. [Read more]
Salomé Exhibition: Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth — An Artistic Dialogue at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum
The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum brings together two painters in a captivating dialogue with its latest exhibition, "Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth," running from February 18 to June 22, 2026. [Read more]
Codex on the Rocks: From Street Art to the Mineralogy Museum at the École des Mines de Paris – our photos
For the first time ever, street art takes center stage at the Museum of Mineralogy at the École des Mines in Paris! From January 29 to June 27, 2026, visitors will have the chance to explore the rebellious and fantastical works of urban artist Codex Urbanus, scattered throughout this renowned institution in the 6th arrondissement. [Read more]
Captivating Time: Van Cleef & Arpels' Free Watchmaking Exhibition at the Heritage Gallery
Time is on full display with all its seconds and minutes. At the Galerie du Patrimoine, Van Cleef & Arpels presents a horological showcase titled "Enchanting Time," a free jewelry exhibition running from January 16 to June 1, 2026, in Place Vendôme, Paris. [Read more]
The language of the walls: China's stamped artworks displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts
The Museum of Decorative Arts presents "The Language of Walls" from March 18 to June 28, 2026, an exhibition focused on the art of stamping. It brings together 19th-century Chinese pieces with contemporary imprints, all created directly on the stones of Notre-Dame de Paris during its restoration. [Read more]
Yoga, dance, magic, stand-up: a series of unconventional nighttime activities at the Louvre Museum
As dusk falls on Friday evening, head to the Louvre Museum to rediscover its collections from a new perspective. Enjoy unique workshops and unconventional activities, in addition to the current exhibitions! [Read more]
The Masters of Fire: The National Museum of Archaeology’s Extended Historical Exhibit
The National Archaeological Museum takes us back to the Bronze Age to explore the "Masters of Fire" in an engaging educational exhibition running from June 13, 2025, to June 15, 2026. [Read more]
Chez Worth, the origins of haute couture: the fashion and archive exhibition at the MUS in Suresnes
Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture, is invited to the MUS de Suresnes from October 15, 2025 to June 21, 2026 for a tailor-made exhibition. Over one hundred works, ball gowns, sumptuous costumes and never-before-seen accessories from 15 institutions and private collections, immerse visitors in the elegance of the Second Empire. Rare documents, personal objects and family mementos also reveal the man behind the couturier, for a complete immersion in his world. [Read more]
Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: themed dance evenings in spring
Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. Here are the next not-to-be-missed dance events. See you on the dance floor! [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. For four days, the digital arts will take over the town with installations, exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage. [Read more]
Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn
The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists. [Read more]
Good plan: Citéco offers a free nocturne on the first Thursday of every month
An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors free of charge for a lively cultural evening. [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Once you've had a chance to take a look at all these exhibitions, check out the ones starting this month, to keep up to date with the capital's cultural news.
New exhibitions in June 2026: artistic events in Paris museums
June 2026 marks the start of summer in France. It's also the start of a host of exhibitions to be seen without delay in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
New exhibitions in June 2026: artistic events in Paris museums
