2025 is already coming to an end, and it's time for reflections: this year has been filled with discoveries and memorable moments! Museums, galleries, monuments, and art venues across Paris and Île-de-France have truly spoiled us, offering exceptional events and exhibitions that kept us dreaming month after month. The good news is that the year ahead looks just as promising.
The year 2026 also promises a wealth of surprises and major events for all art enthusiasts in Paris. As curious visitors ourselves, we took a look at the programming of the city’s museums, and we weren’t disappointed! Fashion, retrospectives, immersive exhibitions, history, painting, photography, sculpture... There’s something to delight every interest.
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: April 7 to 12, 2026
Art Paris: taking place from April 9 to 12, 2026
Night of Museums: May 23, 2026
Nuit blanche: June 6, 2026
Heritage Days: September 19 and 20, 2026
National Architecture Days: October 2026
Art Basel Paris: October 23-25, 2026
Various and eclectic objects: Song Dong’s free, monumental, and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché
For its 11th edition, the January art showcase at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche pays tribute to Song Dong, the renowned Chinese artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into living memory. From January 10 to February 22, 2026, his free exhibition, "Various and Diverse Objects – 百货 (baihuò)", takes over the store's showcases, features two large-scale installations beneath the glass roof, and immerses visitors in an interactive experience on the second floor. [Read more]
Global Warning: Martin Parr spotlighted in a photo exhibition at Jeu de Paume
Photographer Martin Parr takes a witty jab at our excesses and the destruction of nature in his exhibit Global Warning, now showing at the Jeu de Paume from January 30 to May 24, 2026. [Read more]
Facing the sky, Paul Huet in his time: the reopening exhibition of the Musée de la Vie Romantique
Immerse yourself in the skies of painter Paul Huet with the exhibition Face au ciel (Facing the Sky), on display from February 14 to August 31, 2026. This exhibition is organized to mark the reopening of the Musée de la Vie Romantique. [Read more]
A day in the 18th century: explore a mansion with the Musée des Arts Déco exhibition.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris invites us to visit an 18th-century mansion through the immersive exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Open from February 18 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
Renoir and love: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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]
K-Beauty at the Musée Guimet: a major exhibition on Korean beauty to be held this spring
The Musée Guimet is devoting a major exhibition to Korean beauty, exploring its influences and multiple facets. On view from March 18 to July 6, 2026. [Read more]
Byblos, eternal city: explore the historic city with the exhibition at the Arab World Institute.
The Arab World Institute takes us on a journey to discover the world's first international seaport, dating back nearly 9,000 years. The exhibition Byblos, Eternal City is open from March 24 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
Matisse, 1941-1954: the exhibition on the painter's last years at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou are showcasing a new exhibition exploring Matisse’s final years of life and artistic innovation. This compelling showcase is open at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
Women in Reflection: Appearances and Imaginaries – Exploring Self-Image at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
The Cognacq-Jay Museum delves into the myriad portrayals of women in the 18th century with a captivating exhibition: "Women in the Mirror, Appearances and Imaginaries". The show runs from March 25 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting: an exhibition on the Douanier at the Musée de l'Orangerie
The Musée de l'Orangerie is honoring Henri Rousseau, the famous naïve painter, with the exhibition "Henri Rousseau, l'ambition de la peinture" (Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting), which can be seen from March 25 to July 20, 2026. [Read more]
The splendors of Baroque: The Jacquemart-André Museum's Spring Exhibition
The Jacquemart-André Museum is taking visitors on a journey through Hispanic Baroque art, from March 26 to August 2, 2026. Don't miss the exhibition "Splendors of the Baroque." [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]
Video Games & Music: the exhibition dedicated to video game music at the Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris is dedicating a major exhibition to video game music with Video Games & Music: The Music You Are the Hero Of, running from April 2 to November 8, 2026. This immersive and interactive journey explores the sound history of video games, combining technology, pop culture, and iconic musical creations. [Read more]
Lee Miller: an exhibition dedicated to the American photographer at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
From April 3 to July 26, 2026, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is dedicating a major retrospective to Lee Miller. Through some 250 vintage and modern prints, the exhibition aims to highlight the diversity of the famous American photographer's work, from her fashion shots to her portraits and landscapes to her war reports. [Read more]
Cling! Comics speak cash: the Monnaie de Paris dives into comics with a unique exhibition
The Monnaie de Paris is exploring money in comics with a unique exhibition entitled Cling! Comics talk cash. On display from April 10 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: A Unique Exhibition at the Carnavalet Museum
The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with an engaging exhibition full of surprises, running from April 15 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
Calder. Dreaming in Balance: The Retrospective Exhibition of the Sculptor at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
For its upcoming exhibition, the Louis Vuitton Foundation will celebrate Alexander Calder with "Calder. Dreaming in Balance," a remarkable retrospective running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The show will feature nearly 300 works, including mobiles, stabile sculptures, and jewelry brought to life. In the striking architectural spaces designed by Frank Gehry, art will no longer be static... it will pulsate, sway, and dream gracefully in perfect balance. [Read more]
The Warhol Line: An Exhibition Showcasing Andy Warhol’s Forgotten Works at the Luxembourg Museum
The Luxembourg Museum delves into Andy Warhol's sketches in a groundbreaking exhibition running from September 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Weddings - Farah: a Unique Cultural Exhibition at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute is inviting us to a celebration— and not just any celebration. Immerse yourself in the world of Maghrebian weddings with an expansive, immersive exhibition opening from September 29, 2026, through January 31, 2027. [Read more]
Grand Palais: Free Exhibition Celebrates 200 Years of Le Figaro, Offering an Immersive Journey Through the Newspaper’s History
Under the nave of the Grand Palais, a three-day celebration unfolds with an XXL festival marking "1826-2026: 200 Years of Freedom." This free exhibition offers a journey through two centuries of images, archives, and discussions—an immersive experience to rediscover 200 years of rich and inspiring history. [Read more]
I Love Sushi: A Free Exhibition in Paris Celebrates Japan's Iconic Cuisine
In 2026, sushi takes center stage at the Japan Cultural Center in Paris! From January 20 to April 11, the Japanese cultural center is hosting a unique, free exhibition dedicated to this iconic element of Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
Doris Brynner: the iconic fashion exhibition at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Doris Brynner, a figure of 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance, from January 23 to 26, 2026. The exhibition is being held during Haute Couture Fashion Week. [Read more]
Barbara: the BnF François-Mitterrand celebrates the icon of French song in an exhibition
Calling all Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her death, the BnF François-Mitterrand is honoring the career of this true icon of French music in a unique exhibition entitled "Dis quand reviendras-tu ? Barbara et son public" (When will you come back? Barbara and her audience). This cultural event can be discovered from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery. [Read more]
Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the New Free Exhibition at the Galerie du 19M in January
Beyond Our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to April 26, 2026, the Galerie du 19M showcases French artisans alongside Japanese creators, weaving their stories together. After captivating 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, this exhibition offers a journey where tradition and innovation intersect in every detail. Embroideries, molds, feathers, and metals become bridges connecting different cultures and craftsmanship. [Read more]
In this setting: contemporary photographer Jo Ractliffe is exhibiting at the Jeu de Paume.
The Jeu de Paume is hosting an exhibition exploring the work of photographer Jo Ractliffe. Visitors can discover her striking images in En ces lieux from January 30 to May 24, 2026. [Read more]
Le Trésor retrouvé du Roi Soleil: an exhibition of never-before-seen works at the Grand Palais
From February 1 to 8, 2026, the Grand Palais is exhibiting for the first time the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV from the Manufactures nationales. A unique immersion in the splendor of the XVIIᵉ century, featuring 33 masterpieces woven for the Grande Galerie du Louvre. [Read more]
Le rêve cette autre part: the dreamlike exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation
At the Fondation Pernod Ricard, the exhibition "Le rêve, cette autre part" explores dreams as a space for creation, thought and relationships, with artists Amie Barouh, Chloé Quenum and philosopher Mohamed Amer Meziane. On view from February 17 to April 18, 2026. [Read more]
Leonora Carrington, retrospective exhibition of a surrealist artist at the Musée du Luxembourg
The Musée du Luxembourg is honoring the artist Leonora Carrington, a painter and sculptor who defied convention. The exhibition is open from February 18 to July 19, 2026. [Read more]
Robert Capa: the must-see exhibition dedicated to the photographer at the Musée de la Libération de Paris
Discover the exhibition dedicated to Robert Capa at the Musée de la Libération de Paris, an immersive journey designed with Magnum Photos to understand the art of war photojournalism. A visual exploration of history to be experienced from February 18 to December 20, 2026. [Read more]
Clair-obscur: an exhibition of light and shade at the Bourse de Commerce
From March 4 to August 31, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce will be transformed into a luminous, twilight landscape for a new exhibition entitled "Clair-obscur". [Read more]
Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.
The Cluny Museum in Paris is hosting “Unicorn!”, a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary mythical creature, running from March 10 to July 12, 2026. Through around a hundred works from across the globe, visitors can explore the history, symbolism, and centuries-old fascination with the unicorn — blending art, legend, and spirituality. [Read more]
Fashion in the 18th century, a fantasized heritage: an exhibition on the Age of Enlightenment at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera celebrates the elegance of women's fashion in the Age of Enlightenment with the exhibition "Fashion in the 18th Century: A Fantasized Legacy," from March 14 to July 12, 2026, taking visitors on a journey through time to the heart of yesterday's and today's creations. [Read more]
Faces of Artists at the Petit Palais: a painting exhibition not to be missed
The Petit Palais is highlighting some of the masterpieces in its collections with the exhibition Visages d'artistes. De Gustave Courbet à Annette Messager (Faces of Artists: From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager), on view from March 17 to July 19, 2026. [Read more]
Exhibition 1913-1923: The Spirit of the Era — A Cultural Encounter at the Quai Branly Museum
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]
Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris
And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world. [Read more]
Imaginary maps, inventing worlds: the sensory exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand
From March 24 to July 19, 2026, the BnF François-Mitterrand is offering a rare immersion into cartography and its imaginary territories, through more than 200 works, for a journey to the frontiers of reality and fiction. [Read more]
Contemporary art exhibitions in Paris: Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations is hosting two contemporary art exhibitions in Paris from April 1 to July 19, 2026, featuring the cinematic universe of Diego Marcon and the emerging scene embodied by Ladji Diaby. A double rendez-vous focusing on images, narration and artistic emotions. [Read more]
L'Atelier des Sorciers: Kamome Shirahama's exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles
The Ancienne Poste de Versailles is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Kamome Shirahama, author of the cult manga L'Atelier des Sorciers, featuring traditional drawings, graphic magic, and a poetic universe to be discovered from April 18 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
Giovanni Segantini at the Musée Marmottan Monet: an exhibition between symbolism and alpine landscapes
The Musée Marmottan Monet is dedicating a unique exhibition to Giovanni Segantini, a major figure in Symbolism and Divisionism, through more than 60 works revealing the spiritual power of Alpine landscapes, from April 29 to August 16, 2026. [Read more]
Leonardo Cremonini exhibition at the Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles
The Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles are hosting an immersive exhibition dedicated to Leonardo Cremonini, master of poetic realism, narrative silence, and pictorial tension, from May 27 to October 5, 2026. [Read more]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. For 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]
Auguste Bartholdi: Liberty Enlightening the World — A New Exhibition on the Sculptor at the Musée d’Orsay
From September 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d'Orsay will showcase an exhibition dedicated to the Statue of Liberty and its creator, Auguste Bartholdi, a renowned 19th-century sculptor who collaborated with Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Gustave Eiffel. [Read more]
Marie-Antoinette by Sofia Coppola: A Cinema Exhibition at the Domaine of Trianon in Versailles
Starting September 22, 2026, the world of cinema takes center stage at the Trianon Estate with a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to Sofia Coppola's film "Marie-Antoinette," filmed on the grounds of Versailles. [Read more]
An exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau is hosting the exhibition "Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at Fontainebleau: Splendor and Sweetness of Life" from October 11, 2026, to January 25, 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for history buffs to immerse themselves in the life of the royal couple. [Read more]
The Call of the Deep: the exhibition in the abyss at the National Maritime Museum
From October 14, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the National Maritime Museum explores the depths at the Trocadéro. Nearly 240 works retrace the history of underwater exploration, from innovations and myths to scientific discoveries. [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, 2026 to December 31, 2026
