Petit Palais

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.

Bruno Liljefors, wild Sweden: the poetic exhibition unveiled in pictures at the Petit Palais

New Scandinavian artist honored at the Petit Palais in Paris! From October 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025, take a voyage of discovery through wild Sweden and its animals, with a brand-new exhibition devoted to Bruno Liljefors, featuring paintings, drawings and photographs.

We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo

You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions

The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it.

The Petit Palais café-restaurant in Paris is transformed into a concept store

Ideally nestled in the heart of the Petit Palais, in a lush setting, the café-restaurant is sure to seduce. This autumn, the spot is transformed into an innovative concept store, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot and pastries by Claire Heitzler. We tell you all about it.

The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant

At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle.

Art Basel 2024: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art exhibition from October 15 to 20, 2024, to coincide with the Art Basel Paris fair's "hors les murs" program.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Petit Palais in Paris: the program

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the Petit Palais is offering its program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. Find out what's in store!

Fête de la Musique 2024 in Paris: music and art meet at the Petit Palais

In Paris, the Fête de la Musique is also being celebrated at the Petit Palais this year, with a free and original concert on the menu to be discovered on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:30 pm. A rendez-vous between art and music.

Nuit des Musées 2024: concerts, gym & free workshops at the Petit Palais the program for the night

On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, organized on May 18, 2024, the Petit Palais welcomes visitors free of charge in the evening, for various activities within the museum. Concerts, drawing workshops... Something to surprise the curious! How about it?

Le Corps en mouvement: when sport and art meet in the collections of the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is showcasing its permanent collections, and linking sport and art with a brand new exhibition: discover "Le corps en mouvement" free of charge from May 15 to November 17 2024.

Nocturne electro at the Petit Palais: exhibition, DJ sets, and charleston initiations - reservations

The Petit Palais will be transformed into an electro dancefloor on Friday, April 5, 2024! In partnership with Dure Vie media, the museum invites you to an exceptional nocturne around the exhibition "Le Paris de la Modernité, 1905-1925", featuring music, charleston initiations and DJ sets! Online reservations open this Friday, March 22 at 12 noon.

The voice of the forest: the exhibition that reconnects us with nature at the Petit Palais - photos

Bohemian painter Théodore Rousseau is the focus of a major exhibition at the Petit Palais. From March 5 to July 7, 2024, come and admire "La voix de la forêt".