Paris and the surrounding area are home to numerous museums, foundations and cultural institutions. So many, in fact, that they can even be grouped by theme: fashion museums ,contemporary art museums, military museums , children's museums , science museums...
And that's not counting the art galleries! As you can see, the Paris region is a fertile playground for those who loveart and culture.
All these cultural venues regularly organize temporary exhibitions, to honor an artist, explore a theme, question a subject... With these exhibitions, museums enrich our knowledge and stimulate our curiosity. And it's up to us to make the most of them!
Weekends are often busy in Paris. There's no question, however, of missing the exhibition you like because the program is too full! So this Thursday, we're taking a moment to ourselves, and heading off to the region's museums and monuments, to discover a lovely exhibition. Discover the artistic events of the moment, to be seen in the art venues of Paris and Île-de-France.
The Paradox Museum this spring: immerse yourself in the major paradoxes of perception!
Sponsored - If you're planning a family outing in Paris this spring, Paradox Museum is waiting for you. Indeed, opportunities abound, with Easter, the April holidays, and not forgetting the public holidays and long weekends in May. The museum experience is enriched by a seasonal theme inspired by the chicken-and-egg paradox, woven into the existing tour. [Read more]
Le Paradox Museum Paris unveils five new immersive experiences alongside a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you. [Read more]
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]
Pauline Curnier Jardin at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition about myths and bodies — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a monographic exhibition by Pauline Curnier Jardin from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through installations, films, and performances, the French artist explores rituals, gender, and representations of the body in a sensory journey that brings together major works and recent creations, in collaboration with Madrid’s Museo Reina Sofía. [Read more]
Joseph Grigely at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition on cultural accessibility — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents We’re Here – This is where we are, an exhibition by Joseph Grigely to be unveiled from April 3 to September 13, 2026. A deaf artist, Joseph Grigely stages in a museum space that is notoriously hard to access to question architectural accessibility in cultural institutions. Through visual works and a risograph publication, he highlights how spaces are designed and how they are actually traversed by visitors. [Read more]
At the Palais de Tokyo, Cheryl Marie Wade explores crip culture and engaged poetry — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a group exhibition centered on Cheryl Marie Wade’s poems, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. A tribute to a key figure of Berkeley’s crip scene, the show unites archives, performances, and installations to give voice to a form of poetry that is at once political and militant, deeply tied to the history of disability. [Read more]
Cathy de Monchaux at the Palais de Tokyo: the retrospective to see in Paris — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo, in Paris, presents the first retrospective in France of British artist Cathy de Monchaux, titled "Studio, Wounds and Battles. Desire is the Reiteration of Hope", running from 3 April to 13 September 2026. The exhibition brings together nearly fifty works and revisits four decades of creation, exploring the body, materials and intimate narratives. [Read more]
Benoît Piéron at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition about care and vulnerability — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents an exhibition by Benoît Piéron, titled Vernis à Ombres, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through sculptures and installations inspired by the hospital world, the artist explores care, waiting, and fragility, blending medical forms, sensory experiences, and reflections on vulnerability. [Read more]
Jesse Darling at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition balancing memory and forgotten narratives — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is presenting an exhibition devoted to British artist Jesse Darling, winner of the 2023 Turner Prize, titled The Ambassadors, on view from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through large installations crafted from salvaged materials and everyday objects, the artist examines the fragility of the frameworks, reference points, and systems that organize our lives. [Read more]
Monet's death centenary: a free exhibition of two never-before-seen masterpieces in Paris's 8th arrondissement
To mark the centenary of his death, this renowned Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement unveils two previously unseen Monet canvases in a free exhibition, starting April 9, 2026. A rare chance to view these Impressionist masterpieces before they go under the hammer. [Read more]
Becoming a Festival: performances, debates and workshops at the City of Economics
Sponsored - From 9 to 12 April 2026, the Devenir Festival takes over the Cité de l’Économie in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, with performances, workshops, debates and tours. Admission is free. [Read more]
Eggxtraordinaire: a free, offbeat and foodie exhibition you won’t want to miss in the Marais
An exhibition unlike any other to discover during Easter time. From April 3 to May 3, 2026, at Galerie Joseph, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and artists explore the egg and its symbols with the free exhibition Eggxtraordinaire. An offbeat event you simply have to see! [Read more]
Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music
The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium. [Read more]
Great Cinémathèque deal: free admission to the Monroe retrospective, for all Marilyns
From April 8 to July 26, 2026, the Cinémathèque is hosting a Marilyn Monroe retrospective, and for all women who share the actress’s first name, admission is free! [Read more]
The Underground Extatiques: an introspective artistic journey beneath the Grand Arche of La Défense
Venture into the hidden tunnels beneath Paris's La Défense, usually closed to the public, to encounter the Extatiques, a meditative art experience running from April 3 to 26, 2026. [Read more]
Lafayette Anticipations in Paris: our photos from the Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby exhibitions.
In Paris, Lafayette Anticipations presents from April 1 to July 19, 2026 two contemporary art exhibitions dedicated to Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby. The foundation brings together two distinct artistic approaches, spanning a cinematic universe, emerging creation, image-making, visual narration, and the expression of emotions. [Read more]
JEMA 2026: Home, Fashion, Art... Free Exhibition at the Galerie des Ateliers in Paris
In Paris, the European Heritage Days of Craftsmanship are set to take place from April 7 to April 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Galerie des Ateliers de Paris will host "30 Faubourg – the Art of Everyday Life Made in Paris," an exhibition celebrating Parisian artisan skills from April 2 to May 16, 2026. [Read more]
Lafayette, bridging France and America: free exhibit on the Marquis at the National Archives
From April 1 to July 14, 2026, the National Archives will host a free exhibition dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette. Featuring rare documents, caricatures, and related artifacts, this exhibition traces the life of the "hero of two worlds" — a figure equally celebrated in the United States and debated within France, against the backdrop of revolutionary upheavals. [Read more]
This haute couture exhibition takes over the salons of this sublime Haussmannian building in Paris’ 8th arrondissement.
Want to see fashion up close? On April 9, 10, 11 and 13, 2026, a free fashion exhibition will take over an elegant Haussmann-era apartment in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. Haute couture and exceptional footwear will be revealed ahead of the auction on April 14. [Read more]
The Legend of the Titanic: La Villette's immersive virtual reality experience — review
Starting March 31, 2026, La Villette will host a 3,000-square-meter immersive experience dedicated to the Titanic. Expect cutting-edge tech, including virtual reality and a 360-degree space, where visitors are invited to relive the ship's legendary journey up close to the passengers. [Read more]
GOOD PLAN: the street-art expo bringing together more than 30 artists around the Paris metro map
This spring, street-art lovers are invited to a Paris gallery in the Marais to discover "BON PLAN," a new, free group exhibition organized by Urban Signature. From Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, come and admire a series of works built around a single emblematic theme: the metro map. [Read more]
Exhibition 1913-1923: The Spirit of the Age — A Meeting of Cultures at the Quai Branly Museum, photographs
At the start of the 20th century, European artists began to explore the arts of Africa and Oceania. The Quai Branly Museum chronicles this cultural encounter through a unique exhibition running from March 17 to September 20, 2026. [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]
Got some free time this Thursday? Here are a few ideas for outings in the capital.
What to do this Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France
What to do this Thursday, April 2, 2026? Sortiraparis hooks you up every day with ideas for solo outings, date nights, family activities, or get-togethers with friends in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Click here to see our picks for what’s on this Thursday. [Read more]
What to do this Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France
