December can be a stressful month. Exams, annual reviews, the end of courses or goals to achieve, parties to organize... In all this whirlwind of activity, it's easy to lose your footing! So take a breath and stop. Give yourself a break, a moment out of time, and lose yourself in the region's museums.
Whether in Paris or the surrounding départements, in major museums, small galleries or châteaux, there's always an exhibition to please. It's impossible to remain indifferent to this wide-ranging program: there's something for everyone! Whether you like cinema, music, animals, painting, the mystical arts, history, sculpture, travel... There's a lid for every pot, and an exhibition for every visitor.
Be warned, however: December 2025 is a very busy month, with one exceptional exhibition after another. You'll have to make choices, and forego certain outings: despite your devouring desire, you can't see everything. Unless?
All right, here's a challenge for you: check out our selection of exhibitions to see this December, and get ready for a museum marathon, so you have a chance of seeing them all! If your schedule is a little tighter, we recommend you start with the must-sees.
Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris
The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos
A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience. [Read more]
Zeus, a masterpiece of craftsmanship: an exhibition on the Olympic horse at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the metal horse that crossed the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is the focus of a unique exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.
A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026. [Read more]
Rodin, Free Drawings: an exhibition of rarely seen works at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
The Rodin Museum is dedicating an exhibition to the French artist's talents as a draftsman. From December 13, 2025, to March 1, 2026, discover the exhibition "Rodin, Free Drawings." [Read more]
L'Univers des Figurines: the pop culture exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles
The Ancienne Poste de Versailles is hosting L’Univers des Figurines, an immersion in more than 17,000 pieces combining history, pop culture, and imaginary worlds, from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 2026. An exhibition designed for all curious minds, featuring spectacular reconstructions, interactive workshops, and the discovery of unique expertise. [Read more]
The exceptional Manga Exhibition at the Guimet Museum is unveiled: take a journey through Japanese art.
The exhibition Manga: An Art Form! at the Guimet Museum on Place d'Iéna awaits you to reveal the fascinating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. A unique cultural immersion in three parts. [Read more]
Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme
The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026. [Read more]
MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris
From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe. [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's daring exhibition at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais welcomes African-American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026: discover a committed artist with the exhibition All About Love. [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]
Paris: Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret present "Grottesco" and "D'un seul souffle" at the Grand Palais
Two great names in contemporary art honored by the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the sublime Parisian landmark will showcase the creations of two French artists, Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin, in a never-before-seen exhibition. While the former will unveil "D'un seul souffle", the latter will present "Grottesco". [Read more]
My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Dynastic jewels: a brilliant exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are collaborating to bring us a new exhibition that's sure to blow our minds. From December 10, 2025 to April 6, 2026, don't miss "Joyaux dynastiques" at the Hôtel de la Marine. [Read more]
Small steps on the Moon: an exhibition for young astronauts at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Young children fly to the Moon at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace! From December 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026, discover the playful exhibition Petits pas sur la Lune. [Read more]
Cliorama exhibition: an immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® Parade will be transformed into an immersive and emotional experience centered around the legendary Renault Clio. With an exhibition of iconic models, artistic programming, and fun activities, CLIORAMA promises to be a vibrant ode to love, culture, and design. A unique event for enthusiasts of cars, photography, and culture. [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
An immersive exhibition of giant LEGO dinosaurs in Paris Montreuil Expo
Watch out for the dinosaurs, they're invading Paris Montreuil Expo from December 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, during a LEGO Jurassic World exhibition by "The Brickman." Nearly fifteen brick dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family activities await you there. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic Games opening ceremony, on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured hearts, is about to set hoof on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The steel colossus will be accessible to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos
From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]
Dragons: the exhibition between art and legends is on display at the Quai Branly Museum.
The Quai Branly Museum looks back on 5,000 years of stories and legends surrounding an iconic creature: dragons. Don't miss this unique exhibition exploring Chinese dragons, from November 18, 2025, to March 1, 2026. [Read more]
China, Imprints of the Past: the exhibition between art and archaeology at the Cernuschi Museum - our photos
Follow the quest of Chinese scholars and archaeologists, through ancient inscriptions and new reproduction techniques. From November 7, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the Musée Cernuschi retraces how these prints revolutionized the literary arts and inspired modernity. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Van Gogh, Starry Night: the immersive exhibition is extended at the Atelier des Lumières
First presented in 2019, the Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh with an immersive exhibition open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. Stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings and rediscover this genius who was misunderstood in his own time. [Read more]
Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos
A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom. [Read more]
Les Mystères de l'Argent: a fun family exhibition-game at the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco
From October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco presents a fun, interactive exhibition on money, specially designed for families and children aged 6 to 12. [Read more]
Jardiner: an exhibition at the heart of nature at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Reconnect with nature and enjoy an exhibition that stimulates all our senses at the Cité des Sciences: from October 14, 2025 to July 12, 2026, take a stroll through the "Jardiner" exhibition. [Read more]
Flops?! Dare, fail, innovate: the funny exhibition unveiled at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
The Musée des Arts et Métiers takes a look at failure and its necessity in the world of invention, with the amusing exhibition "Flops. Oser, rater, innover", presented from October 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026. [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art extended at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in a new, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. [Read more]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre
Sponsored - Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion. [Read more]
En fanfare: a musical exhibition at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy
Revisit your scales and arpeggios, as the Musée du Jouet invites you to discover En fanfare, a playful exhibition on musical toys. To be seen (and heard) from October 15, 2025 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
Three centuries at l'Isle Adam: the extended exhibition at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis-Senlecq invites you to discover the history of L'Isle-Adam, in the Val-d'Oise, through an exhibition that takes you on a journey through time and the region's natural landscapes, from October 20, 2024 to September 28, 2025, and from October 12, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées
An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Back to school: educational museums to do with children in Paris
It's back to school for the kids. Would you like to accompany your little ones back to school in a fun way? If so, here's our selection of educational museums in Paris, where you can have fun learning lots of things, even with children! [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum in Paris offers almost a hundred experiences in trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal clichés. 5 new immersive experiences have been added to the itinerary, so it's time to put your senses to the test! As a bonus, a brand-new ultra-gourmand café awaits you: Hans & Gretel will catch you. [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, for discovering and understanding the world around us, ages 5 to 10
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the Parisian place par excellence for learning and experimentation. For 5-10 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
Transparence, the first exhibition of the new Palais des Enfants, at the Palais de la Découverte
It's a date we've all been waiting for: the Palais de la Découverte, which has been closed for renovation work for several years, will finally reopen its doors in 2025, with a brand new area dedicated to families, the Palais des enfants. An exhibition on the theme of Transparency is presented for the inauguration. [Read more]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Le Bouillon Kids, a fun, family-friendly cultural venue with games room, at Les Ateliers Gaîté
Right in the heart of the Ateliers Gaîtés, in the Montparnasse district, Bouillon Kids offers children the chance to discover a rather special exhibition space, with play areas included in the tour. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Dogs and cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite animals
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 18, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
Masters of fire: the historical and educational exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale takes us back to the Bronze Age, to discover the "Masters of Fire", with an educational exhibition on view from June 13, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Agatha Christie, in search of archaeology: the exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and her passion for archaeology, thanks to a new exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise, on view from February 8 to December 28, 2025. [Read more]
La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [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]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
Le Rambolitrain, model train museum in Rambouillet (78)
In Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, Rambolitrain boasts a unique collection of toy trains, whether miniature or life-size. History, scale models and guided tours: welcome to the temple of the toy train! [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]
MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]
Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]
Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us to no end. "Bio-inspired" takes up residence at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A great introduction to talking about the environment and sustainable solutions with children and grown-ups alike. [Read more]
Geluck exhibits Le Chat: the retrospective exhibition combining art and humor is unveiled at the Maillol Museum.
Rediscover an iconic comic book character and his equally famous creator with the exhibition Geluck exhibits Le Chat, on display at the Maillol Museum from November 14, 2025. [Read more]
"A Century of Conservation—From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum": Photo Exhibition in Paris
Sponsored - Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an exceptional exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Paris, from November 12, 2025, to January 20, 2026, except Sundays, public holidays, and Saturdays during school holidays. This cultural event is open to all, with free admission and no reservation required. This exhibition is an invitation to discover, understand, and experience the deep roots of Chinese civilization. [Read more]
Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition
Sponsored - How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght.
This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below). [Read more]
The Eye of Corbeau: the Pathé Foundation exhibition on cinema photographer Roger Corbeau
The Seydoux-Pathé Foundation pays tribute to Roger Corbeau, the great 20th-century cinema photographer, with the photo exhibition "L'œil de Corbeau" (The Eye of Corbeau), on display from October 23, 2025, to January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter: the retrospective exhibition of the German painter at the Louis Vuitton Foundation—our photos
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, Gerhard Richter makes history with an XXL retrospective exhibition spanning over 60 years of creation. From photographic blur to scraped abstractions, from vibrant oils to sculptures in glass and steel, 270 works unravel the thread of a gesture as rigorous as it is moving. [Read more]
Isao Takahata: an exhibition dedicated to the master of animation at Japan's House of Culture, our photos
Considered one of the greatest masters of Japanese animation, Isao Takahata is honored in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from October 15, 2025 to January 24, 2026. Through storyboards, sketches, celluloid and film and video extracts, discover the rich career of this famous Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. [Read more]
Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the must-see exhibition on the neoclassical painter
To mark the 200th anniversary of Jacques-Louis David's death, the Musée du Louvre is staging an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, from October 15, 2025 to January 26, 2026. A plunge into the world of the great neoclassical painter, between art, politics and modernity. [Read more]
Underground: Raymond Pettibon's ironic exhibition at the Musée Picasso - our photos
The Musée Picasso Paris presents Underground, an exhibition devoted to Raymond Pettibon, from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Seventy drawings and fanzines reveal his ironic, subversive universe. [Read more]
Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery
Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026. [Read more]
Luc Delahaye exhibition at the Jeu de Paume: a major retrospective not to be missed - our photos
From October 10, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the Jeu de Paume presents an exceptional retrospective devoted to photographer and former reporter Luc Delahaye. Some forty monumental works reveal over twenty years of contemporary history, between art, news and documentary photography. [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]
Berthe Weill, galerie d'avant-garde: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie - photos
The Musée de l'Orangerie pays tribute to Berthe Weill, the famous avant-garde Parisian art dealer, in a new exhibition on view from October 8, 2025 to January 26, 2026. [Read more]
Les gens de Paris, 1926-1936: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet is unveiled
What if you could find your great-grandparents in the streets of Paris? The exhibition Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 at the Musée Carnavalet delves into unpublished census records to reveal the Parisians of the interwar period. From October 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos
The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. [Read more]
Paul Troubetzkoy, a brilliant sculptor honored in an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - photos
Discover Paul Troubetzkoy, an artist with an exceptional life, through a new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay. Join us from September 30, 2025 to January 11, 2026 to admire the exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary sculptor. [Read more]
John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings. [Read more]
Matisse - Soulages, new virtual reality experiences at Hangar Y
Hangar Y plunges us into the artistic universe of two great masters of modern and contemporary art: Matisse and Soulages reveal themselves in two brand-new virtual reality experiences from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais
The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
A double fashion exhibition at the Galerie Dior and the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa this autumn in Paris
The Galerie Dior opens its doors from November 20, 2025 to May 3, 2026 for an original exhibition featuring over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This presentation is part of a double exhibition, extended at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa from December 1, 2025 to May 3, 2026, which places Dior and Alaïa in dialogue, and reveals the Tunisian designer's admiration for the New Look. [Read more]
Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP
For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
I dreamt of you in colours: Otobong Nkanga's exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris honors Otobong Nkanga with his first monographic exhibition in the capital, "I dreamt of you in colours", combining installations, drawings and unpublished works, from October 10, 2025 to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
Edward Weston, Modernity Revealed: the retrospective exhibition at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Edward Weston, one of the greatest photographic artists of the 20th century. His work is revealed in the exhibition Modernité Révélée, on view from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
George Condo: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is organizing a major retrospective of the American painter and sculptor George Condo, on view from October 10, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Rick Owens: the fashion exhibition dedicated to the designer invades the Palais Galliera
Rick Owens takes over the Palais Galliera from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with a shock retrospective exhibition that extends beyond the museum walls. Over 100 silhouettes, never-before-seen archives and works of art reveal the raw, iconoclastic universe of the master of the underground and fallen elegance. Join us this summer for an immersive dive into fashion as rebellion! [Read more]
Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête: the fascinating exhibition on the couturier and perfumer at MAD
A figure of 20th-century haute couture, a liberator of women's bodies: come and meet Paul Poiret, the great couturier and designer. From June 25, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the exhibition "Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête." [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos
The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château. [Read more]
What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art
Sponsored - From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions. [Read more]
What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National
The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Elegant women of the Belle Époque: a candlelit tour of the exhibition at the Eugène Carrière Museum (93)
The Eugène Carrière Museum offers you another way to discover the dresses and paintings in the exhibition "Elégantes de la Belle Epoque" on December 5, 2025, and January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Les Ateliers d'art des grands magasins: a free exhibition at the Bibliothèque Forney, Paris
Printemps' Primavera, Bon Marché's Pomone, Galeries Lafayette's La Maîtrise and Grands Magasins du Louvre's Studium Louvre showcase the best of Art Deco to mark the centenary of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. Furniture, textiles, ceramics, catalogs, posters and photographs can all be discovered at the Bibliothèque Forney in a free exhibition running from November 4, 2025 to February 28, 2026. [Read more]
Le fil voyageur, an exhibition of textile arts at the Musée du Quai Branly - our photos
The Musée du Quai Branly explores the history and richness of the textile arts, with the exhibition Le fil voyageur, on view from September 30, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Finding your world: the new free exhibition at Galerie du 19M, Manufacture de mode Chanel
The group exhibition "Trouver son monde" (Finding one's world) blends arts and crafts with contemporary creation in the heart of the Galerie du 19M (Manufacture de Mode Chanel). The exhibition features original collaborations between resident houses (Atelier Montex, Maison Lesage, Paloma, Lemarié, Atelier Lognon) and emerging artists. Free to discover from September 17 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
From December 13, 2025 to October 18, 2026, the Palais Galliera invites you to immerse yourself in fashion know-how, in a new exhibition focusing on ornamentation techniques, from embroidery to weaving. [Read more]
19th-century Middle Ages: an exhibition on forgeries and copies at the Musée de Cluny
A journey through facsimiles, copies and forgeries... The Musée de Cluny invites you to discover the exhibition "Le Moyen Âge du 19e siècle. Creations, copies and forgeries in the precious arts", from October 7, 2025 to January 11, 2026. A fascinating journey to the heart of medieval precious arts and their reinterpretations in the 19th century, mixing authenticity, pastiches and forgeries. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo
What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey. [Read more]
Dreamed Japan, images of the floating world: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières
Travel to the Japan of artists' dreams with the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. [Read more]
La Fabrique de la Galerie Farnèse: the exhibition that reproduces a masterpiece at the Musée du Louvre
Plunge into the heart of the Farnese Palace and its exceptional frescoes from November 5, 2025 to February 2, 2026, with the Musée du Louvre exhibition featuring a reproduction of this masterpiece. [Read more]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum
Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum. [Read more]
Kandinsky, The Music of Colors: the exhibition to see (and hear) at the Philharmonie de Paris - our photos
When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
The Paris Museum of Illusions, the must-see outing for this fall!
Sponsored - The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down... [Read more]
Artistic Market: a committed artistic market
Sponsored - See you on December 6 and 7, 2025, at L'Aiguillage in the heart of Les Frigos de Paris: a different kind of end-of-year market, combining art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. [Read more]
Monstrology: a monstrous exhibition of drawings at the Daniel Maghen Gallery
Artist Stan Manoukian and his monsters are in the spotlight at the Daniel Maghen Gallery: come and admire this free exhibition from December 4, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Micronirisme: a free miniature art exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library in Malakoff
The city of Malakoff transformed into a miniature model... Discover Kristoff Bonnet and his "microscopic" art in a free exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library, from December 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Zoo Art Show: the huge temporary street art museum in Paris La Défense - extended
4,000 m² dedicated to street art, spread over four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. That's what awaits you at the Zoo Art Show, described as an immersive museum of urban arts. For the occasion, works by more than 500 artists are on display. Find out more about the Zoo Art Show in Paris La Défense, open to the general public since June 7, 2025. Due to its success, the Zoo Art Show has been extended until June 2026. [Read more]
Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis
How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled
The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Dans la Seine: the exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine
The Crypte Archéologique presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is amusing, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Le Serpent des Vœux: take part in an interactive work on calligraphy at the Trà Art gallery
At the Trà Art gallery in Paris's 10th arrondissement, the "Le Serpent des Vœux" exhibition transforms Vietnamese calligraphy into a lively, participatory experience. From June 6, 2025 to February 15, 2026, each visitor is invited to place his or her wish on a work in progress! [Read more]
Forever Young: the MAC VAL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a symbolic exhibition
It's not every day you turn 20... But MAV VAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary from June 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, with a very special contemporary art exhibition. [Read more]
Pop Central: the museum of cult cars from vintage films and video games just a stone's throw from Paris
Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore. [Read more]
Musée Grévin in Paris: Luc Plamondon joins the collection of illustrious figures
Discover Luc Plamondon, the iconic lyricist, now immortalized in wax at the Musée Grévin to mark the 25th anniversary of Notre Dame de Paris. [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed art events in Paris over the next few days
Night tours, photo festivals, Heritage Days, street-art events... Whatever the season, art is always in the spotlight in Paris! To make sure you don't miss any of these major cultural events, follow our guide to Parisian art events. [Read more]
The Louvre Museum is free on the first Friday of the month in the evening, so book your tickets now.
It's a great deal that we enjoy at the beginning of every month: the Louvre Museum opens its doors free of charge to all visitors on the first Friday of each month after 6 p.m. Hurry and reserve your tickets for December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Salon des Beaux-Arts 2025: dates and programme for this free event in Paris
The Salon des Beaux-Arts 2025 takes place at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. This free event takes place in two sessions: from December 3 to 7 for Painting, Sculpture and Textiles, then from December 10 to 14, 2025 for the Naturalist, Paper-Paper, Photography and Sculpture sections. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artists exhibit at the Cité de l'architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also participating in the Art Basel Paris 2025 fair, hosting two new contemporary exhibitions from October 22, 2025, to February 16, 2026. [Read more]
The Louvre Museum in music: concerts at the heart of the Paris museum
What if your next concert was held in one of Paris's most famous museums? The Louvre regularly organizes musical events. Find out more about the big musical events coming up. [Read more]
In the process of illumination: Lumières de la nature: the winter nocturnal festival at the Jardin des Plantes
This winter, from November 12, 2025 to January 18, 2026, don't miss En voie d'illumination: Lumières de la nature, a magical nocturnal tour of Paris for young and old alike. [Read more]
Un week-end à l'Est, the arts and culture festival in Paris: the full program for the event
The Un week-end à l'Est festival celebrates the cultures of Eastern European countries through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, screenings, and more. Discover the events not to be missed during this 9th edition, organized from November 18 to December 1, 2025. [Read more]
The IMA is hosting its own festival: a vibrant cultural program to experience in Paris in December.
The Arab World Institute celebrates all forms of art, from music to cinema, photography, and fashion. From December 2 to 14, 2025, immerse yourself in contemporary artistic creation from the Arab world in Paris. [Read more]
Craftsmanship excellence comes to the Carreau du Temple for an exceptional exhibition and sale.
Sponsored - From December 4 to 7, 2025, the Carrousel des Métiers d'Art et de Création returns to the Carreau du Temple for its 13th edition. This is a must-see event for anyone who loves craftsmanship and beautiful materials, or who wants to find unique gifts as the holidays approach. Organized by the Île-de-France Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the Carrousel also marks the institution's 100th anniversary, a symbolic year celebrating a century of craftsmanship and innovation. [Read more]
Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de Création 2025: everything you need to know about this edition at the Carreau du Temple
The Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de Création returns to the Carreau du Temple from December 4 to 7, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover and purchase the work of 140 French artisans in the fields of interior design, fashion, and accessories. Here's what's in store for you at this 13th edition. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter Nocturne #2: an intimate artistic evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation invites us to visit its exhibition on Gerhard Richter during a special artistic evening. Discover the program for this second late-night opening on Friday, December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce: an evening of art on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free evening opening on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Les Puces de l'Illu 2025: the contemporary illustration festival at the Campus Fonderie de l'Image
The Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the 13th edition of the Puces de l'illu on December 6 and 7, 2025. Come and discover a selection of illustrators, screen printers, engravers, publishers, gallery owners, and independent booksellers, and find an original work of art! [Read more]
A special Christmas ball to celebrate Saint Nicholas at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Come and dance the Charleston at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner this Sunday, December 7, 2025: the museum is organizing a Christmas ball to celebrate St. Nicholas. [Read more]
Père Lachaise Open Studio Days: discover Parisian artists this weekend
Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Père-Lachaise Open Studio Days, which await us for free artistic visits on the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2025. This is an opportunity to discover local painters, sculptors, and photographers, who will reveal their works and their expertise! [Read more]
Free museums and monuments on Sundays: great deals for December 7 in Paris and Île-de-France
Which free museum can you visit in Paris or Île-de-France on the first Sunday of the month, December 7, 2025? We are delighted to resume our little ritual at the beginning of each month: discovering a museum or monument without spending a penny! Don't miss out on this Sunday's great deals... [Read more]
Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]
Japan in Lights: the Jardin d'Acclimatation's luminous trail and lantern festival 2025
When winter envelops Paris, the Jardin d'Acclimatation lights up for its third edition of the Festival des Lanternes: Le Japon en Lumières. From December 10, 2025 to March 8, 2026, 2,000 glittering lanterns transport you from Mount Fuji to the bustling streets of Tokyo, between age-old traditions and kawaii heroes. A magical interlude in the Land of the Rising Sun, just a stone's throw from the capital. [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in December 2025: great deals in Paris and Île-de-France
Looking for a great free exhibition to see in December 2025? You've come to the right place (or clicked on the right link): here is our selection of free exhibitions not to be missed in Paris this month. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Have a wonderful December in Paris museums, and see you next year for new exhibitions!
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Free exhibitions to see in December 2025: great deals in Paris and Île-de-France
