In January 2026, a host of wonderful exhibitions await us. Like a belated Christmas present, the museums, galleries and cultural institutions of Paris and the Île-de-France region have prepared a fantastic program ofexhibitions for us to enjoy. So escape the winter chill and take refuge in the works of art that open this new artistic season.
Small, large, playful or historic, contemporary or classical art, paintings, sculptures, videos, street art or major museums... As always, there's something for everyone!
So there's no excuse not to take advantage of this cultural program that makes us all dream. Don't wait any longer: get out your diaries, and prepare your monthly outings, with this selection ofexhibitions to see in January 2026.
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris. [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's Bold and Vibrant Exhibition at the Grand Palais - Photos
The Grand Palais is showcasing the work of African American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026. Experience a bold, contemporary voice with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]
Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret featured in a joint exhibition at the Grand Palais — check out our photos
Two leading figures in contemporary art are celebrated at the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025, to March 15, 2026, this Parisian landmark hosts a groundbreaking double exhibition showcasing the stunning works of French artists Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin. While one unveils her latest series, titled "D’un seul souffle," the other presents her new installation, "Grottesco." [Read more]
The World of Figurines: our photos from the pop culture exhibit at the Old Post Office in Versailles
At Versailles, the former Post Office hosts The World of Figurines, an exhibition showcasing over 17,000 pieces that explore history, pop culture, and fantastical worlds. Designed to captivate all curious visitors and miniature enthusiasts, this immersive experience combines stunning recreations, interactive workshops, and an insight into meticulous craftsmanship. The exhibit runs from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 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]
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]
Rodin, Unconstrained Sketches: An Exhibition of Rarely Seen Works Unveiled at the Rodin Museum
The Rodin Museum hosts an exhibition showcasing the French artist's remarkable talent for drawing. From December 13, 2025, to March 1, 2026, don’t miss "Rodin, Free Sketches," an inspiring display of his artistic versatility. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Count of Artois, prince and patron of the arts: the exhibition at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte - our photos
Discover the exhibition "Le Comte d'Artois, prince et mécène" at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, from November 14, 2025 to March 2, 2026. More than 120 works from the Château de Versailles and prestigious collections reveal the youth of the future Charles X. [Read more]
Le Grand Dauphin, fils de roi, père de roi et jamais roi: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Prince Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son of Louis XIV, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his shattered destiny in a grandiose exhibition opening on October 14, 2025. [Read more]
Audaces d'un style, the exhibition at the Châteaux de Bois-Préau and Malmaison
The Châteaux de Bois-Préau and Malmaison present Audaces d'un style, an exhibition on decorative art during Bonaparte's Consulate. On view from November 19, 2025 to March 9, 2026. [Read more]
Trésors et coulisses du Château: an exhibition of secret works at the Domaine départemental de Sceaux
The Anciennes Écuries of the Domaine départemental de Sceaux will be hosting the "Trésors et coulisses du Château" exhibition from September 19, 2025 to March 22, 2026, an opportunity to admire works and objects that have long remained unknown and secret. [Read more]
Amerindian allies at the court of Louis XV: the historical exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley from November 25, 2025 with the Château de Versailles exhibition on the native nations who allied themselves with the French when they settled in Louisiana during the reign of the young Louis XV. [Read more]
Atala, an illustrated journey to the heart of a novel: the literary exhibition at the Maison de Chateaubriand
A new literary exhibition opens at the Maison de Chateaubriand, until March 29, 2026! An opportunity to rediscover the writer's novel "Atala", which launched his career in 1801. [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]
"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones
Sponsored - Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below). [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]
Paris: Wes Anderson recreates Joseph Cornell’s studio at the Gagosian Gallery
This winter, American filmmaker Wes Anderson is transforming the Gagosian Gallery on rue de Castiglione into a meticulously recreated homage to Joseph Cornell’s New York studio. The legendary artist, a visionary and pioneer of assemblage art, is brought vividly to life through Anderson's detailed reimagining. [Read more]
Zeus, a masterpiece by artisans: the exhibition on the Olympic horse at the Museum of Arts and Crafts
Zeus, the striking metallic horse that surged across the Seine during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, now takes center stage in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The display runs from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metallic Olympic horse, on display for free at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse that stole hearts at the Olympic Games, has taken a seat on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This towering steel sculpture is open to the public and free to visit from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
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]
Switching Tracks at the Paris Refrigeration Museum
Sponsored - Discover L’Aiguillage, nestled within the Frigos of Paris: a vibrant blend of art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. A space rich in history and brimming with innovative artistic experiments. [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]
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]
Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum, with almost a hundred interactive installations, offers a captivating journey through trompe-l'œil, optical illusions, and sensory surprises right in the heart of Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal photos along the way. Five brand-new immersive experiences have been added to the exhibit, so now's the perfect time to challenge your senses! As a bonus, indulge in the brand-new, irresistibly tasty Cafe Hans & Gretel, ready to delight your palate. This December, immerse yourself in the holiday festivities at Paradox Museum with XMAS MINDLIGHT, a dazzling, magical Christmas light experience you won't want to miss! [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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
Urbain de Paname, the street-art exhibition with Banksy, OBEY, Kaws and Invader - extensions
Notice to street-art lovers, the Urbain de Paname exhibition is coming to the gates of Paris, from November 18th 2022 to March 19th 2023. For the occasion, 35 street-artists including Banksy, OBEY, Kaws and Invader take over the old skating rink of Saint-Ouen. On the program, artists' workshops, showcases and exclusive DJ sets! [Read more]
International group exhibition: The Orthodox Icon – The Light of Eternity, at the Bulgarian Cultural Center
Sponsored - An artistic and meditative immersion in the world of iconography and contemporary mosaics. An exhibition open from December 11, 2025, to January 29, 2026. Free admission. [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]
Mini Me: Our snapshots from the JonOne "100% Groovy Baby" exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Mini Me, the vibrant solo exhibition by JonOne, offering a psychedelic journey where graffiti, small-scale works, and seventies groovery collide in a striking visual explosion. The exhibition runs from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026 — a must-visit chance to dive into the colorful universe of the artist. [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]
Shadow is light, memory of places: a contemporary art exhibition in the heart of the Pantheon
The Pantheon welcomes Nicolas Daubanes and his creations for a meditative exhibition running from November 19, 2025, to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Mandorla, the contemporary exhibition to discover at the Abbaye de Maubuisson
The Abbaye de Maubuisson presents Mandorla, a collective exhibition of contemporary art that dialogues with the site's medieval sculptures. An artistic and spiritual immersion into the metamorphoses of the sacred, to be discovered until March 8, 2026. [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]
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]
Palais de Tokyo: ECHO DELAY REVERB, an exhibition celebrating contemporary American art
The Palais de Tokyo presents ECHO DELAY REVERB, a major group exhibition from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026, which explores the links between contemporary American art and Francophone thought, curated by Naomi Beckwith. [Read more]
Melvin Edwards at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of his carte blanche for the American Season
The Palais de Tokyo is honoring Melvin Edwards, an iconic American sculptor, with a retrospective exhibition never before seen in France, from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This carte blanche explores the links between contemporary art, history, memory, and Francophone thought. [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]
General Exhibition: the Fondation Cartier recounts 40 years of exhibitions for its reopening
The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is reopening its doors in a new location in the heart of Paris with a new exhibition: from October 25, 2025, to August 23, 2026, discover the General Exhibition. [Read more]
Tarik Kiswanson presents "The Relief", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute - our photos
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France". [Read more]
Echos exhibition: a drawn exploration of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris - our photos
Artist Elina Kulich brings the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner back to life in her drawings: discover them in the "Echos" exhibition, from October 15, 2025 to January 19, 2026. [Read more]
La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune: the Lamarche-Ovize exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse
The Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize duo take over the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature with "La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune", an immersive exhibition combining art, dream habitat and dream landscapes, on view from October 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Les Illusions retrouvées exhibition at CENTQUATRE-Paris: the new utopias of the digital age
Dive into Les Illusions retrouvées, the CENTQUATRE-Paris exhibition exploring the link between digital art, artificial intelligence and contemporary utopias, from October 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. Some thirty immersive and interactive works reinvent our perception of reality and question the future of creation in the digital age. [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]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 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]
FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Correspondances, an exhibition mixing contemporary art and 18th-century works at the Musée Cognacq-Jay
Contemporary artist Agnès Thurnauer takes up residence at the Musée Cognacq-Jay, engaging in an unprecedented dialogue between 18th-century works and her modern creations. The exhibition Correspondances runs from October 2, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled
The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. [Read more]
L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre
From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation. [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]
Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn
The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists. [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]
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]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [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]
A double fashion showcase at the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris – our photos
The Dior Gallery will open its doors from November 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, for a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This display is part of a dual exhibition, extended at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, to May 24, 2026, highlighting the dialogue between Dior and Alaïa and revealing the Tunisian designer’s admiration for the New Look. [Read more]
Unlimited sketches: the Centre Pompidou showcases its treasures at the Grand Palais — our photos
The Centre Pompidou is unveiling some of the stunning masterpieces from its drawing collections with the exhibition Drawings Without Limits, opening at the Grand Palais from December 16, 2025, to March 15, 2026. [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]
Les Voies ardentes de la création: Picasso, Balzac, and Rodin on display at the Maison de Balzac - photos
The exhibition "Les Voies ardentes de la création" will be on display at the Maison de Balzac from November 19, 2025 to March 15, 2026, revealing the importance of work and effort in the artistic process. [Read more]
Hygiene in the Middle Ages: the historical exhibition extended at the Tour Jean Sans Peur
The Tour Jean Sans Peur debunks preconceived notions with its exhibition "Hygiene in the Middle Ages," on display from March 12 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Rêveries de pierres: the free retrospective exhibition at the Ecole des Arts Joailliers - our photos
The Ecole des Arts Joailliers pays tribute to Roger Caillois, the great writer and collector, with a free exhibition. From November 6, 2025 to March 29, 2026, come and admire "Rêveries de pierres". [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]
Les Peintres de la Marine: an exhibition dedicated to the maritime world at the Espace Richaud in Versailles
The Espace Richaud is celebrating 400 years of the French Navy with an exhibition dedicated to the works of the official painters of the Navy. Running from November 19, 2025, to May 3, 2026, the exhibition "Les Peintres de la Marine" invites the public to discover the maritime world from an artistic and historical perspective. [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]
Zadkine Art Deco, the exhibition at the Zadkine Museum celebrating the centenary of Art Deco in Paris
The Zadkine Museum in Paris is celebrating Art Deco with Zadkine Art Déco, an exceptional exhibition running from November 15, 2025, to April 12, 2026. More than 90 works, sculptures, and pieces of furniture reveal Ossip Zadkine's close ties with the master decorators of the 1920s and 1930s. [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]
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]
Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery. [Read more]
From steel to paper, a look at engraved stamps: the exhibition at the Postal Museum
The Postal Museum is presenting an exhibition of photos on the engraved stamp, which can be seen from November 7, 2025, to October 12, 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]
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]
L'École de Paris: the Marek Roefler collection at the Musée de Montmartre - our photos
The Musée de Montmartre presents "L'École de Paris", an exceptional retrospective featuring over 130 masterpieces from the Marek Roefler collection. For the first time in France, this collection highlights the emblematic artists of Montmartre between the wars, from October 17, 2025 to February 15, 2026. [Read more]
Migration and climate: an instructive exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, our photos
The Palais de la Porte Dorée tackles a complex subject with the "Migrations and Climate" exhibition. A theme explored through art and documentary photography, to be discovered from October 17, 2025 to April 5, 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]
L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos
Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Magdalena Abakanowicz exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle
The Musée Bourdelle presents the first major French retrospective dedicated to Magdalena Abakanowicz, a pioneering Polish artist of contemporary sculpture and textile art, from November 20, 2025 to April 12, 2026, with over 80 monumental works. [Read more]
The restored Moulins Triptych on display at the Musée du Louvre
Jean Hey's Moulins Triptych, a masterpiece of French painting, is presented at the Musée du Louvre after an unprecedented restoration from November 26, 2025 to March 4, 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]
Acne Paper Palais Royal: the permanent (art) gallery for the Acne Studios brand opens in Paris
Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
The mystery of Cleopatra: the exhibition on the famous Egyptian queen at the IMA
She's a mythical figure of ancient history: discover the secrets of Cleopatra, the inimitable Queen of Egypt, with the exhibition "The Cleopatra Mystery", presented at the Institut du Monde Arabe from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [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]
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]
Want more? Then rejoice, art and museum fans, for some great events await you. Discover also the artistic events organized in Parisian art venues during this month of January 2026.
District 13 International Art Fair 2026: the urban art fair returns this winter to the Hôtel Drouot.
District 13 International Art Fair will be held at the Hôtel Drouot from January 15 to 18, 2026, for its eighth edition. This major event brings together the hottest street art galleries and artists of the moment in an exceptional venue in Paris.
Get 20% off, valid for the first 100 buyers! [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 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]
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]
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]
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: Illuminated Trails & Lantern Festival 2025 at Jardin d'Acclimatation – Photos
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]
Louvre Museum: free evening opening on Friday, December 5, 2025, the first Friday of the month
This is a great deal that we can take advantage of 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. The next date to remember is December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce collections? Take advantage of the free evening opening this Saturday, December 6, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Free museums and landmarks: Must-visit sites this Sunday, January 4th, in Paris and Île-de-France
Which free museum should you visit in Paris or Île-de-France on the first Sunday of the month, January 4th, 2026? We’re delighted to continue our little tradition at the start of each month: exploring a museum or monument without spending a cent! Don’t miss out on these great Sunday deals… [Read more]
Immersive Show and Video Mapping: The Musée d'Orsay Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Forty years already! The Musée d'Orsay is celebrating its milestone with a grand event, offering an immersive show in the museum’s nave on January 24 and 25, 2026. [Read more]
And if you're looking for a good deal, don't hesitate to consult our guide to this month's free exhibitions.
Free exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region in January 2026
Would you like to take in a beautiful exhibition for free? We've put together a list of the best cultural offers in Paris for a free exhibition in and around the capital in January 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026
