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!
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]
Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth: An Exhibition of Paintings at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum
The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum showcases a dialogue between two painters with its exhibition "Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth," open from February 18 to June 22, 2026. [Read more]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
Jean Dubuffet and the Tour aux Figures: an unusual exhibition at the Playing Card Museum
The French Playing Card Museum invites us to discover Jean Dubuffet's unusual work with an exhibition running from December 3, 2025, to June 28, 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: an evening of dancing on the theme of the Belle Epoque
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 in Paris. [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
