Historical exhibition guide - activities

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.

Three centuries at Isle Adam: the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq's bucolic exhibition

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 21, 2025.

Zombies: death is not the end? The Frontiers of Life exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly plunges us into the mysteries of life and death, with the exhibition Zombis: la mort n'est pas une fin? on view from October 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025.

Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition on the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in tribute to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come and discover the works of this artist of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025.

Baignade en Seine, toute une histoire: the Musée des Égouts de Paris small exhibition

Once possible, swimming in the Seine was banned in 1923 for health reasons. But 102 years on, Parisians may well set foot in it again! A history explored by the Musée des Egouts, until December 31, 2024!

Treasures: a free exhibition exploring the thousand-year-old history of Argenteuil (95)

Until March 2, 2025, the town of Argenteuil has brought out its archives and its finest artistic and historical treasures to present them to you in an exhibition that traces the fascinating history of this Val-d'Oise commune.

Lost (marital) illusions: the exhibition on marriage at the Maison de Balzac

From November 20, 2024 to March 30, 2025, the Maison de Balzac's new exhibition explores the theme of marriage and its disillusionment in the 19th century, through the work of the writer and Balzac's contemporaries.

Ming gold: the dazzling exhibition unveiled in images at the Musée Guimet

Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of imperial China, with the Ming Gold exhibition, on view at the Musée Guimet from September 18, 2024 to January 13, 2025.

Divins Joyaux, in search of beauty: free exhibition at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau awaits you from September 19 to 26, 2024 for a very short but free exhibition of exceptional jewels, each more beautiful than the last, belonging to the world's greatest jewel collector Kazumi Arikawace.

Statues of the 10 golden women of the opening ceremony on display at the National Assembly

During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, statues of ten famous women such as Olympe de Gouges and Simone Veil were unveiled. Installed near the Alexandre-III bridge, these statues celebrate feminist and activist figures. They will be on temporary display at the National Assembly!

Paris 1944, a week in August: Galerie AFP's first Liberation photo exhibition

The AFP Gallery opens its doors on September 12 in the offices of the press agency, with a first-ever exhibition of photographs on the Liberation of Paris, running until November 2, 2024.

Quai de la Photo celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography with a free exhibition

Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024.

Made in France, a textile history: the free exhibition at the National Archives

In a free exhibition, the Archives Nationales tell the story of textiles "Made in France" with a collection of unique samples, from the most popular to the most luxurious fabrics, from October 16, 2024 to January 27, 2025.

"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is.

Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese: the Jacquemart-André museum's Italian exhibition unveiled

The Musée Jacquemart-André reopens its doors in September 2024: to mark the occasion, the museum is showing Masterpieces from the Galerie Borghèse from September 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Saint-Exupéry, fragments of history: the exhibition at the Musée de l'air et de l'espace - Extensions

While Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for writing "Le Petit Prince", he was also a famous pilot, whom the Musée de l'air et de l'espace is honoring on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his death at sea, until November 3, 2024.

Surrealism: the exceptional 100th anniversary exhibition at the Centre Pompidou takes shape

A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism.

Luxe de Poche: the very, very chic exhibition is extended at the Musée Cognacq-Jay - our photos

Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to November 24, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures!