Historical exhibition guide - activities

Tang China, a cosmopolitan dynasty: the Musée Guimet's exotic exhibition - photos

The Musée Guimet takes us back to the China of the Tang Empire, to discover its rich capital, Chang'an. A journey not to be missed from November 20, 2024 to March 3, 2025.

New: an open-air trench at the Grande Guerre museum

Follow in the footsteps of the 600,000 men from Black Africa, the West Indies, Oceania, Asia and North Africa who came to fight far from home on the various fronts of the war in Europe in a major exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. From April 4 to December 30, 2024. The Musée de la Grande Guerre expands! Come and discover an installation never before seen in France: an open-air trench.

Browse Notre-Dame, the cathedral's medieval manuscript exhibition at the Musée de Cluny

To coincide with the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Musée de Cluny is presenting two exhibitions, including one on masterpieces from its medieval library, organized in conjunction with BnF, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025.

Making stones speak, the exhibition on Notre-Dame's medieval sculptures at the Musée de Cluny

To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Musée du Moyen-Âge is presenting an exhibition based on its sculpted decor and the stones recovered, providing an opportunity to imagine the monument in medieval times, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025.

Christofle: Une Brillante Histoire, the goldsmith's house's sublime exhibition at MAD Paris

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is preparing to light up your autumn with the exhibition "Christofle: A Brilliant History", from November 14, 2024 to April 20, 2025. Discover how this legendary house has reinvented the art of goldsmithing since the 1830s, through 1,000 dazzling pieces - from cutlery to jewelry to contemporary art - deployed in a magical immersive scenography.

Baghdad with Assassin's Creed Mirage: the successful exhibition extended at the Institut du Monde Arabe

When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to January 12, 2025, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Between food and words: the immersive and sensory mini-exhibition at Victor Hugo's table

Dine with Victor Hugo as you visit Maison Haviland's sensory mini-exhibition, showcasing its new porcelain collection, amidst a table that honors the writer.

The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!

Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches!

Relive the Liberation of 1944: an immersive exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée

The Musée de l'Armée offers a unique immersive experience, plunging us into the heart of history. Discover the exhibition "Relive the Liberation of 1944" from November 8 to December 18, 2024.

La Saga des Grands Magasins, the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine unveiled

The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine unveils a fantastic exhibition on the fascinating history of Parisian department stores, from 1850 to the present day. From November 6, 2024 to April 6, 2025, discover their history, architecture and evolution since the Second Empire.

Apocalypse, yesterday and tomorrow: the end-of-the-world exhibition at BnF François-Mitterrand

Is the apocalypse just around the corner? BnF François-Mitterrand explores this age-old theme in an exhibition from February 4 to June 8, 2025, from the Bible to the present day.

Byblos, cité éternelle: Institut du Monde Arabe exhibition postponed

The Institut du Monde Arabe takes us on a tour of the world's first international seaport, almost 9000 years ago. The Byblos, cité éternelle exhibition has been postponed for the time being.

Bijoux de scène de l'Opéra de Paris: an exhibition of marvellous jewellery at the Palais Garnier

The Opéra national de Paris raises the curtain on a dazzling exhibition! From November 28 to March 28, 2025, the Bibliothèque-musée du Palais Garnier will be exhibiting the stage jewels that illuminate its shows. Between pomp and trompe l'œil, these sparkling jewels reveal their secrets and transport visitors to the heart of the history and magic of stagecraft. The exhibition is available as part of a visit to the Palais Garnier.

L'intime, de la chambre aux réseaux sociaux: the exhibition that questions our secret gardens at MAD

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs invites us into our most personal, intimate spaces, in a major exhibition presented from October 15, 2024 to March 30, 2025. Come and visit "L'intime, de la chambre aux réseaux sociaux".

Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences

The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave!

Paris 1793-1794, a revolutionary year: the Musée Carnavalet's surprising historical exhibition

If the French Revolution is an event well known to all, 1793-1794 marks an important year in our history. The Musée Carnavalet explores this date in an exhibition running from October 16, 2024 to February 16, 2025.

Figures du fou at the Musée du Louvre: a zany exhibition to discover - our photos

Are you crazy? Yes, we are! Everyone's crazy in the Louvre Museum's new exhibition, Figures du Fou: du Moyen-Âge aux Romantiques, on view from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A plunge into the history of the madman and his representation through the ages.

Discover the Oudry, Peintre de courre exhibition at the Château de Fontainebleau

From October 13, 2024 to January 27, 2025, the Château de Fontainebleau presents an exceptional exhibition on Jean-Baptiste Oudry, the famous painter of Louis XV's royal hunts. This retrospective showcases his preparatory cartoons and resulting tapestries, as well as objets d'art illustrating the king's passion for hunting. We take you on a journey of discovery through this exhibition of exceptional, restored works.

Marvels! The 200th anniversary exhibition of the Musée national de Céramique in Sèvres (92)

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, the Musée national de Céramique de Sèvres is pulling out all the stops and opening its "Wonders" exhibition to the public, showcasing hundreds of works from its incredible collection, from prehistory to the present day.

Birth and Renaissance of Italian Drawing: the beautiful exhibition at the Fondation Custodia

Immerse yourself in the Italian Renaissance through a selection of drawings by the greatest masters of the period, from Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo, at the heart of the Fondation Custodia, from October 12, 2024 to January 12, 2025.