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!
A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.
The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées. [Read more]
Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos
In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026. [Read more]
Last chance to visit the Métro Factory before it closes its doors for good.
Before its permanent closure, the Fabrique du Métro is staging a major open-house day this Saturday, June 13, 2026. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to enjoy free programming, including a concert, talks, dance performances, and walks beyond the walls. [Read more]
La Caverne du Pont Neuf: the latest on JR's giant installation — our photos
The Pont Neuf Cave is still waiting to unfold. Signed by JR, this monumental installation aims to transform Paris’s oldest bridge into an immersive grotto, blending trompe-l’œil, an inflatable structure, sound design, and a sensory experience. Damaged by strong gusts, the work is under restoration and is not expected to open for a few days, with a final date still planned—at this stage—on June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Urban Music: street artists celebrate the Fête de la Musique at a Marais gallery in Paris
Urban Signature returns to Paris with a new group exhibition to be explored free of charge from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, in a gallery in the Marais. Entitled "Urban Music," this installation will feature works by more than twenty urban artists, created around the theme of music. [Read more]
La Caverne du Pont-Neuf : Meet JR in this Marais art gallery in Paris
In parallel with the Pont-Neuf, transformed into a monumental illusion, and the sketches unveiled at Perrotin, JR invites the public to an autograph session on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Paris. A chance to meet the artist everyone’s talking about right now, at the heart of a project that puts the artwork in dialogue with the city. [Read more]
Vhils presents "Interstice", his new solo exhibition at the Danysz Gallery in Paris — our photos
Fans of Vhils’ work have a date in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The Danysz Gallery presents “Interstice,” the renowned Portuguese street artist’s new solo show. Free to visit from May 22 to June 20, 2026, the installation unveils a series of works crafted from materials sourced from the capital. [Read more]
Sax carves out a cavern beneath the Madeleine Church for a free street-art exhibition.
We were thrilled to discover Sax’s inaugural exhibition in the crypt of the Church of the Madeleine. The street artist returns from June 18 to 28, 2026 with “La Caverne,” unveiling around fifty immersive works that visitors can view for free inside the monument. [Read more]
Pride Month: a free LGBTQIA+ exhibition in the heart of an embassy's private garden
For Pride Month, this embassy in Paris invites visitors to explore, at the heart of its gardens, an exhibition that puts queer art in the spotlight. A special guided tour will be offered on June 15, 2026. [Read more]
Concert, treasure hunt and a magician: the 2026 Fête des Pîtres program at the Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris invites us to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a lineup of activities, exhibitions and free concerts for the whole family. [Read more]
Asian Spring 2026: the full program of the art festival for Asia enthusiasts in Paris
It's back: Asian art lovers and collectors are eager to dive into the Asian Spring for a new edition running June 3–12, 2026, across Parisian galleries, museums and auction houses. [Read more]
This two-part fashion exhibition, a marquee event, has been extended until mid-May 2026 — our photos
Since November 20, 2025, the Dior Gallery has been hosting an entirely new exhibition bringing together more than a hundred pieces from Azzedine Alaïa’s collection. Extended to May 17, 2026, this event echoes a second exhibition presented at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, and on view until June 21, 2026. Together, these two showcases celebrate the captivating dialogue between Dior and Alaïa, while highlighting the Tunisian couturier’s deep admiration for the mythical New Look. [Read more]
Coastal Bodies: Camille Guichard's exhibition at the Rachel Hardouin Gallery
The Rachel Hardouin Gallery highlights Camille Guichard with Corps littoral, her first solo exhibition in Paris, running May 21 to June 21, 2026. Blending contemporary photography, poetic texts, bodies and the coastline, the artist examines our relationship with the living world. [Read more]
The President of the Republic's Honorary Titles: a free exhibition at the Élysée Palace in Paris
At the Élysée, power wears its insignia rather than its rhetoric. With the free exhibition “The Honorary Titles of the President of the Republic,” on display from April 28 to June 27, 2026, it is the decorations of power that take center stage. [Read more]
A free exhibition dedicated to Korean digital art, housed in the heart of a former boiler room!
The Fiminco Foundation and the Korean Cultural Center present "Illumination," a digital art exhibition you can explore for free until June 21, 2026. Located within easy reach of the metro in Romainville, it reveals three monumental installations alongside interactive works. [Read more]
Exhibition “Funerary Masks and Their Contemporary Echoes” at the Polish Library in Paris
Sponsored - Opening night of the exhibition “Funerary Masks and Their Contemporary Echoes” on June 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m., at the Polish Library of Paris. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: an immersive return experience for the holidays at the Atelier des Lumières
L'exposition-documentaire "Planète préhistorique : Dinosaures" returns to Atelier des Lumières from April 19, 2026, for the school holidays. Step into the age of the dinosaurs with this immersive, offbeat and family-friendly experience. [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]
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]
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]
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: don't miss the season's last dance dates
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 latest dance events not to be missed. [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets in Enghien-les-Bains (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. During these 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]
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: the art events opening their doors in Paris
June 2026 signals the start of summer in France. It’s also the launch of a plethora of exhibitions to see without delay in the museums and art venues of Paris and Île-de-France. Here are the month’s new exhibitions. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
New exhibitions in June 2026: the art events opening their doors in Paris
