Saturday is many people's favorite day, and for good reason: it's the start of the weekend for many of you! It's two days of rest and fun, and all the possibilities are in front of you. So what are you going to do with this well-deserved weekend? Housework, a TV session on the sofa, a jog to the edge of the region?
Saturday is the day to go to the museum! Yes, it's the ideal day to wander among the works, discover a new exhibition, take part in the activities and events organized in the art venues... There's nothing better, we tell you. And your visit can even be accompanied by a little gourmet break in the cafés and restaurants of the cultural institutions.
So it's without hesitation that we head for a museum, monument or art gallery on this fine Saturday. But which one? Paris and theIle-de-France region have more art venues than you can imagine, so it's a tough choice! To help you plan your artistic stroll without wasting any time, here's a selection ofexhibitions awaiting you in Paris-area museums this Saturday.
Please note that some exhibitions are only accessible by reservation. Be sure to check museum websites for details of your next visit.
The Paris Museum of Illusions—this spring’s must-see destination!
Sponsored - The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris within the Châtelet-Les Halles district, welcomes families and friends alike. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, exciting adventure as you delve into the captivating world of illusions, where your senses will be completely challenged... And for the first time, the museum is launching enchanting evening sessions. [Read more]
Femmes Galactik: a free, cosmic fashion photography exhibition in the Marais
In the Marais, photographer Kenza Le Bas unveils "Femmes Galactik," a first-ever free photography exhibition featuring chromed reflections that highlight women who are free, strong, and inspiring. [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
Sponsored - The Cherqui Foundation is a genuine museum housing a private collection of 5,000 optical and kinetic artworks that opens to the public. The grandson of collector Jean Cherqui leads guided tours at the heart of his grandfather’s vast collection. Discover the upcoming dates! The museum is open during the Spring holidays! [Read more]
Amerindian allies at the court of Louis XV: the historical exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley through April 26, 2026, with the Château de Versailles’ exhibition exploring the Indigenous nations who allied with the French as they settled in Louisiana, in the era of the young Louis XV. [Read more]
Exhibition "Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion" : a deep dive into the sumptuous collections of the famous family at the Mobilier National
Dive into the art of 18th-century Sèvres porcelain, and especially into the highly sought-after Rothschild family collections, with the exhibition Sèvres, a Rothschild passion, on view from April 17 to July 26, 2026 at the Mobilier national. [Read more]
Flops?! Dare to fail, dare to innovate: explore the after-hours exhibition before it ends at the Musée des Arts et Métiers.
The Museum of Arts and Crafts is exploring failure and its essential role in invention, through the quirky exhibition "Flops. Dare, Fail, Innovate," running from October 14, 2025, to May 17, 2026. Evening openings are planned from May 5 to May 16, 2026. [Read more]
Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the free exhibition at Galerie du 19M extended
Beyond our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to May 10, 2026, Galerie du 19M brings French artisans and Japanese creators onto the same thread. After delighting 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, the exhibition invites a journey where tradition and audacity intersect at every gesture. Embroidery, casts, feathers and metals become bridges between cultures and the arts and crafts. [Read more]
Zipcy exhibits in Paris: "The Sweet Fortress" at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery.
The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris presents The Sweet Fortress, the South Korean artist Zipcy’s first solo show in France, running from April 24 to June 4, 2026. Blending hanji paper, natural pigments, and marouflage, the exhibition probes themes of intimacy, materiality, and human relationships, with a opening reception in the artist’s presence on April 23, 2026. [Read more]
Medieval Fashion: an exhibition exploring medieval dress at the John the Fearless Tower
At the Tour Jean Sans Peur, medieval life unfolds in the exhibition "La mode au Moyen Âge," on view until March 7, 2027. As the last remaining relic of the Palais parisien des Ducs de Bourgogne, the venue provides a striking setting to explore medieval dress, from silhouettes and accessories to social codes, all enhanced by a rich program of activities and events tied to the exhibition. [Read more]
Renoir and Love: A Landmark Retrospective at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris – Reviews and Photos
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]
The Postal Museum, a dive into the heart of the history of French post boxes in Paris
The Postal Museum, located in the Montparnasse district, is one of those museums where you could easily lose track of time, exploring how mail was delivered a hundred years ago, what the stamps looked like, and the life of a postman. A unique, offbeat visit to learn everything about France’s postal service, one of a kind in Paris! [Read more]
Annette Messager at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: An Exhibition Exploring the Relationship Between Animals and Humans
The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris is presenting a groundbreaking exhibition by artist Annette Messager, focused on animal imagery and its artistic reimagining. Running from April 14 to September 20, 2026, the show is titled "A Swallow Doesn't Make Spring." It features a mix of installations, hybrid artworks, and iconic pieces that engage in a compelling dialogue with the museum's existing collections. [Read more]
Admire them all: Pokémon take center stage in a playful and nostalgic exhibition at the Musée en Herbe
The Musée en Herbe marks Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with an exhibition that is as artistic as it is playful, on view from April 16 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Michelangelo / Rodin: Sculptors in a head-to-head encounter in a major Louvre museum exhibition
The Louvre Museum brings two great masters of sculpture into dialogue in an exhibition that takes us behind the secrets of creation: from April 15 to July 20, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin". [Read more]
Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos
The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times. [Read more]
Colors Festival returns to Paris with the street-art exhibition Colors Ligth, spanning 700 m², featuring the photos
The Colors Festival returns to Paris after a three-year hiatus and sets up in the 15th arrondissement with Colors Light, a new immersive exhibition exploring blacklight and urban art, opening from April 16 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: History Reimagined with the Carnavalet Museum Exhibition
The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with a richly historical exhibition, on view from April 15 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
Hungarian Modernity: the exhibition that sheds light on an overlooked painter at the Petit Palais, our photos
Le Petit Palais spotlights a painter little known in France, though he is a major artist in his homeland. Come meet Károly Ferenczy and explore his Hungarian modernity from April 14 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Explorations: A State Affair? The historical exhibition unfolds at the Army Museum
The Army Museum traces three centuries of history and discovery, with the exhibition Explorations: a State affair?, on view from April 15 to August 16, 2026. [Read more]
Ghost at La Lison Gallery: our photos from the exhibition Before the Ashes
La Lison Gallery hosts from April 9 to May 16, 2026 "Avant les cendres," a solo exhibition by the artist Fantôme focused on black, line, textures, and abstraction, in a dialogue between visual arts and tattooing. Through layering, strokes, and dark matter, the artist reveals a pared-down universe. [Read more]
Inkarna: our photos from Yosra Mojtahedi's exhibition at Maubuisson Abbey
L’Abbaye de Maubuisson, in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, Val-d’Oise, presents from 12 April to 30 August 2026 the contemporary art exhibition Inkarna, the metamorphoses of the sacred, curated by Yosra Mojtahedi with Elsa Guillaume and Magdalena Abakanowicz. In this journey, the sacred, the body, matter and the transformations of the living engage in dialogue within a heritage site dedicated to contemporary creation. [Read more]
What to do on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: top outing ideas
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