As the year draws to a close, it's time to take stock: it's been a year rich in discoveries and emotions! The museums, galleries, monuments and art venues of Paris and theÎle-de-France region have spoiled us with exceptional events and exhibitions that have made us dream. The good news is that the coming year promises to be just as beautiful.
Theyear 2025 alsoholds many surprises and great events for all art lovers in Paris. We took a closer look at the programming of Parisian museums, and we weren't disappointed! Journeys, retrospectives, immersive exhibitions, history, painting, photography, sculpture... There's something for everyone.
Has your curiosity been piqued? Here's a sneak preview of all the exhibitions and events we'll soon be able to enjoy.
European Crafts Days: March 31 to April 6, 2025
Art Paris : April 3 to 6, 2025
Museum Night: May 17, 2025
All-nighter: June 7, 2025
Heritage Days: September 20 and 21, 2025
National Architecture Days : October 2025
Art Basel Paris: October 22 to 26, 2025
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]
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]
Gabrielle Hébert exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: her photos of the Villa Medici
The Musée d'Orsay presents the exhibition "Gabrielle Hébert, chronique d'un amour fou à la Villa Médicis" from October 28, 2025 to February 15, 2026. A wonderful discovery dedicated to this first photographic chronicler of the Villa Medici, who immortalized twenty years of her Roman life. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The good news is that you don't have to choose: you can see all these exhibitions over and over again! A wonderful year awaits us in the museums of Paris.
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
