For art lovers and the curious of all kinds, Paris is a true paradise: with its many museums and art venues, the capital is bustling with activity every day! There's never a dull moment: there's always a new, exciting, innovative, immersive exhibition to entertain and educate.
At the start of 2024, we have already been able to discover some incredible exhibitions on fashion, sport, travel, contemporary art, photography, architecture, music, history, fun, free and unusual exhibitions...
What other surprises await us over the next six months? To find out, take a look at our selection of not-to-be-missed exhibitions for the second half of the year. We've got some great artistic events lined up for you! So take a look at your next cultural outings, in Paris and Île-de-France.
The exhibition DETCHKO OUZOUNOV: Carnets de voyage at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute
Sponsored - To inaugurate the new artistic season, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris presents for the first time in France one of Bulgaria's most significant 20th-century painters. [Read more]
Art3F: the international contemporary art fair returns to Porte de Versailles - invitations
The Art3F contemporary art fair is back for another Parisian edition: meet us from September 20 to 22, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for a fair aimed at all art enthusiasts. Download your invitations! [Read more]
Sport and the Renaissance: a free exhibition on ancient sports at the Musée de la Renaissance
The Château d'Ecouen -musée national de la Renaissance invites us to discover 16th-century sports, with the free exhibition "Sport and the Renaissance", on view from July 1 to November 5, 2024. [Read more]
Horse in majesty, at the heart of a civilization: nocturnes for the Château de Versailles exhibition
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of horses, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Special evening events are also planned. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Free exhibition of Eva Jospin's cardboard worlds at Galleria Continua in the Marais district of Paris
Galleria Continua invites you on an escapade to Eva Jospin's imaginary land, on the occasion of her free exhibition "Tromper l'oeil", on view until September 14, 2024. The French artist, a virtuoso of cardboard sculptures, has erected a new world on the second floor of the Galerie du Marais that invites you to explore and dream. [Read more]
Nu comme habillé, Delacroix et le vêtement: a focus on the Musée Delacroix collections
The Musée Delacroix looks at how the painter dressed - or didn't dress - his subjects, in an exhibition running from July 3, 2024 to February 3, 2025. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Orangerie during the Paris Olympics: what you need to know to access the museum
The Musée de l'Orangerie overlooks the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Due to the Olympic events being held on this square, the museum must adapt its access conditions during the summer of 2024. We explain. [Read more]
59 Rivoli, the free artists' squat on rue de Rivoli in Paris
As you walk up the Rue de Rivoli, one building stands out for its colorful decorations, which stand out among the ashlar buildings. Welcome to 59 Rivoli, an artistic squat with free exhibitions. [Read more]
La Malle Courrier: the free exhibition at Maison Louis Vuitton in Asnières - new dates
Louis Vuitton invites you to discover its free exhibition, in the heart of the Galerie-musée de la Maison d'Asnières, on July 5 & 7 and 12 & 13, and on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from July 19 to 28, 2024. Immerse yourself in the world of the legendary "Malle Courrier" and discover the secrets of this emblematic creation, a blend of expertise, travel and adventure! [Read more]
Free Mexica evening at the Musée du Quai Branly, here's the program
On the occasion of the exhibition "Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Mayor", the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is organizing a unique "Mexica" evening this Friday, July 5, 2024. With free admission, this event invites you to experience a fabulous journey to Mexico, with music, dance initiations and performances, a drag show and live painting. Click here for the full program! [Read more]
Star Wars: Fans of the Galaxy, our photos from the hyperspace-scented exhibition at Electric Paris
Something for all Star Wars fans! Electric Paris, an exhibition space located in the 10th arrondissement, is devoting an exhibition to the space saga, by fans and for fans, entitled Fans of the Galaxy, to be discovered from July 6 to August 1, 2024. Enough to awaken the Wookie in you... [Read more]
The Maif Social Club, an inspiring cultural venue on rue de Turenne
On the rue de Turenne in Paris, a hybrid venue awaits cultural visitors and the curious: the Maif Social Club. It's an exhibition space, a library and a place for meetings and conferences. Here, new ideas for a better future are fished out, and children are welcome. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the starry night: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières
Presented for the first time in 2019, l'Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh, for an immersive exhibition running from July 8 to September 1, 2024. Take a stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings, rediscovering the misunderstood genius of his time. [Read more]
Japon rêvé, images du monde flottant: Atelier des Lumières' immersive exhibition returns
Travel to the artists' dream Japan with Atelier des Lumières' immersive exhibition, on view (again) from July 8 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Pop artist Philip Colbert's lobsters invade Station F for an unusual free exhibition
Pop and surrealist artist Philip Colbert installs his giant lobsters in Station F, for a colorful and unusual exhibition to discover from July 9 to August 2, 2024. [Read more]
The Paris Museum of Illusion, a must-see this summer!
Sponsored - The Musée de l'illusion, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you, your family and friends all summer long. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space, and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you plunge into the fascinating world of illusion, where all your senses will be turned upside down... [Read more]
Sport Chic: a free Olympic-inspired couture exhibition in a luxury hotel
Couture takes center stage at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel with the free "Sport Chic" fashion exhibition. Until September 15, 2024, rediscover the Paris Olympic Games, in fashion, through couture, glamour and sportswear creations displayed in the hotel's lobby and windows. [Read more]
Le monde est à tous.tes: a free multicultural exhibition at the Maison de la Conversation
Contemporary art mingles with sport in a multi-faceted exhibition spanning France's 13 administrative regions, with a topical theme in the Île-de-France region: diversity. "Le monde est à tous.tes" is an ode to multiculturalism, at the heart of the Maison de la Conversation. [Read more]
Renaissance treasures: the summer art exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine
The Hôtel de la Marine pays tribute to the creativity and finesse of Renaissance art, with an exhibition on view from July 15 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
The Monnaie de Paris and its exhibition accessible free of charge before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Here's a good deal just the way we like it! La Monnaie de Paris is opening its doors to us free of charge from July 18 to 24, 2024. Take the opportunity to discover the "D'or, d'argent et de bronze" exhibition, and the museum's permanent collections. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Homme closed during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Due to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the sporting events organized around Place du Trocadéro, the Musée de l'Homme has chosen to close its doors to the public from July 20 to August 13, 2024. [Read more]
A matchstick Eiffel Tower takes up residence at Beaugrenelle for a temporary exhibition
During the "Made in Paris" event at Beaugrenelle, a number of monuments are presented in an exhibition, including Richard Plaud's famous Eiffel Tower made of matches, in the Guinness Book 2024! [Read more]
Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024: Open Day at the Estonian Embassy
As part of the Cultural Olympiad, created to coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Estonian Embassy is opening its doors to young and old for a day. An opportunity to discover Estonian culture through various sports-related exhibitions! [Read more]
The Monroe Experience: an immersive tour of Marilyn Monroe at Galerie Joseph
For Marilyn Monroe fans, Galerie Joseph continues its immersive tour of Hollywood's greatest star, on view again until August 28, 2024. [Read more]
China's sporting culture: a free exhibition at the Bastille Design Center
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the collections of the Chinese Sports Museum are moving to the Bastille Design Center, in order to present never-before-seen exhibits and the sports practiced in ancient China to as many people as possible! [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Olympic jubilation, our photos from the exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, head to the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery to discover a 100% JO exhibition, Gaîtés Olympiques - Citius, Altius, Fortius, from July 25 to August 11, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where urban art meets the Olympic spirit through the works of ten international artists. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Head in the Clouds, our photos from the special Olympic Games group show at La Lison gallery
For the 2024 Olympics, we're off to Galerie La Lison to discover the "Head in the Clouds" exhibition, from July 25 to August 30, 2024. Three artists with a passion for the rooftops of Paris invite you to immerse yourself in their unique, poetic visions of the city. [Read more]
Decoding Korea: Korean digital and contemporary art unveiled at the Grand Palais Immersif
The Grand Palais Immersif plunges us into Korea's contemporary digital art, with the free exhibition Decoding Korea, on view from July 26 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Maison Élysée: the first Élysée museum/café has opened its doors, and it's free!
The Élysée opens the doors to its very own museum! From July 30, 2024, come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. The program? A royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique, free of charge during the Olympic period and by reservation from September onwards. [Read more]
Free museums, castles and monuments in Yvelines on Sunday 4 August 2024, 1st Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums and historic sites in Yvelines open their doors to you free of charge. But that's not the case all year round. To help you find your way around, we've compiled a list of cultural sites in Yvelines to visit this Sunday, August 4, 2024. [Read more]
Different is beautiful: the outdoor exhibition during the Paralympics at Buttes-Chaumont
Until September 8, 2024, take advantage of the Paris Paralympic Games to discover an outdoor exhibition in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, featuring striking works on disability. [Read more]
Olympism, more than a dream: free exhibition on Qatar at the Olympic Games at the Royal Monceau
Until August 25, 2024, the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is hosting an exhibition retracing the forty years of Qatar's participation in the Olympic Games, through emblematic Olympic objects and landmark moments. [Read more]
Pop Central: the museum for fans of vintage movie cars and arcade games
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]
Parasport in Japan: free photo exhibition at the Maison de la Culture du Japon
Japan's House of Culture invites us to admire the prowess of Paralympic athletes, with the free exhibition "Parasport in Japan, Yesterday and Today", on view from August 27 to September 13, 2024. [Read more]
L'Art coûte que coûte: an exhibition on disability at the Orangerie du Sénat
During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the free "L'Art coûte que coûte" exhibition lands at the Orangerie du Sénat, showcasing works by artists with disabilities. [Read more]
Lake Margrethe: our photos of Koak's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Attention contemporary art lovers... We're off to Galerie Perrotin to discover the new exhibition by American artist Koak, entitled Lake Margrethe, from August 31 to October 5, 2024. The exhibition offers a fascinating immersion in profound themes combining nature, family relationships and introspection, through works as enigmatic as they are personal. [Read more]
Isle of Thanet: our photos from Nick Goss's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Isle of Thanet", Nick Goss's first solo exhibition in the capital, from August 31 to October 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where insularity and memory mingle through eleven new works presented to visitors! [Read more]
Sweet Expulsion: our photos of Katherina Olschbaur's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin presents Sweet Expulsion, Katherina Olschbaur's first major European exhibition in France, from August 31 to September 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where color and form redefine space and time, and explore works blending abstract expressionism and personal mythologies. [Read more]
Discover the world's largest collection of works by Camille Claudel 1 hour from Paris
In Nogent-sur-Seine, the Musée Camille Claudel has become a place where artistic expression is embodied, lives, evolves and renews itself all year round. Discover its program! [Read more]
Renaud, words and images: exhibition, concert and auction in Paris, our photos
Renaud makes a commitment to UNICEF with the launch of an original project entitled "Des mots et des images". Fans will be able to discover a book featuring 20 of the singer's legendary songs, illustrated by twenty contemporary artists, as well as a small, free exhibition, a mini concert and an auction. We tell you more about this not-to-be-missed artistic and solidarity event in Paris. [Read more]
Ouvrons Grand les Yeux, the unique photo exhibition on the Paris2024 Games, signed FNAC and Analog Sport!
Sponsored - As an official supporter of the Paris 2024 Games, Fnac has teamed up with Analog Sport for a unique photographic project around the Paris 2024 Games: Ouvrons Grand les Yeux. Discover the photo exhibition of talented young photographers, residents of so-called disadvantaged neighborhoods, who traveled to Olympic venues to capture scenes of life through silver cameras. From September 2 to October 2, 2024 at Fnac Paris Ternes! [Read more]
Nuit électrique: Pierre et Gilles' neon-lit photo exhibition at Galerie Templon
The Pierre et Gilles duo return with a new free photo exhibition at Galerie Templon, from September 3 to October 19, 2024. Here, the kings of kitsch-sublime explore night from every angle in a new series of portraits entitled "Electric Night". [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: crazy installations by Uchronia and Pierre Renart at Hôtel de la Marine
For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting crazy installations by Studio Uchronia and cabinetmaker Pierre Renart from September 4 to 15. Discover their work at this free, arty, must-see back-to-school event! [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: Paul Cocksedge's mirror installation at Hôtel de Sully
For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de Sully is transformed into a visual playground by Paul Cocksedge's installation, from September 4 to 14. With his mirrors, the British designer blurs the boundaries between 2D and 3D, inviting visitors to become part of the prestigious décor of the Place des Vosges institution. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: an arty village square in the heart of the historic Paris Library
For this year's Paris Design Week, head for the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris to discover the free "Village Palace" installation. From September 4 to 15, 2024, the beautiful mansion will unveil this reproduction of an arty village square, imagined by three young, unusual designers. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: immerse yourself in Chromaverse, a colorful VR experience from Meaningful Studio
Meaningful Studio invites us to preview its VR experience Chromaverse, a magical journey through color and light to be experienced from September 4 to 8, 2024. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: design and sport meet at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is taking part in this latest edition of Paris Design Week, from September 4 to 15, 2024, with a program focusing on sport and architecture. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: MUJI and Studio 5-5 install a house in a Marais townhouse
For Paris Design Week 20024, from September 5 to 14, Japanese brand MUJI takes over the Hôtel d'Albret in the Marais district. Together, they set up a manifesto house, housing a unique collection of ready-made objects. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: two works based on the world of perfume at Maison D'ORSAY
From September 5 to 14, 2024, Paris Design Week returns to the capital! Enjoy two works of art in the window of the D'ORSAY perfume house, in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
Paris Design Week: Fibois exhibits at the Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris
From September 5 to 14, Paris Design Week is back in the capital: for the occasion, many new exhibitions and places that are usually closed open their doors to the general public. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: when art and design intersect under the POUSH dome
Paris Design Week returns from September 5 to 14, 2024, with a host of diverse artistic events. Once again this year, POUSH is taking part in the event with the "Stool for Thoughts" exhibition from September 5 to 8, 2024. It's an opportunity to discover the works of some forty guest or resident artists under the POUSH dome. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: a mix of historic and contemporary creations at Maison Rapin
Paris Design Week returns to Paris from September 5 to 14, 2024. It's an opportunity to discover new creations and exchange ideas with various players in the sector, notably with Maison Rapin in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Vestologie: the free fashion exhibition dedicated to the Jacket at Printemps Haussmann
Until October 13, 2024, Printemps Haussmann celebrates the jacket in all its guises! From the free fashion exhibition under the majestic cupola to the revamped window displays, the ESMOD Studio space and its couture animations, and the Courrèges pop-up in the Atrium, the entire department store is vibrating to the rhythm of the jacket. [Read more]
Retrospective: Leonor Fini's surreal exhibition at Galerie Minsky
Minsky Gallery honors the work of Leonor Fini with a Surrealist exhibition entitled Retrospective, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from September 5 to November 2, 2024. Discover rarely exhibited paintings, drawings, masks and theatrical creations, for a unique journey into the dreamlike, androgynous universe of this key figure in Surrealist art. [Read more]
The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Nocturne n°3 Kelly / Matisse: exhibitions, DJ set and manual workshop at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
Discover art in a different way and immerse yourself in the world of great artists, that's what the Fondation Louis Vuitton is offering us this September 6, 2024, on the occasion of a third festive and atypical nocturne. [Read more]
"Astral forests": our photos from the free exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris
This autumn, the Swedish Institute unveils its "Astral Forests"! To be seen exclusively from September 6 to 22, 2024, this free group exhibition brings together the work of five talented Swedish artists at the crossroads of design, contemporary art and traditional Nordic crafts. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Paris Design Week: Eau Fraîche, the free sensory installation at the Archives Nationales
Paris Design Week 2024 offers a breath of fresh air with Eau Fraîche, a poetic and visionary installation on view until September 22 in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise, at the Archives Nationales. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024 at the Maison du Danemark: A showroom of Danish designers
From September 6 to 12, 2024, Maison du Danemark invites you to discover its showroom of Danish designers, on the occasion of Paris Design Week 2024. [Read more]
La Peintinoire: last chance to visit the former skating rink transformed into an urban art museum
Attention street art fans! La Peintinoire is reopening its doors to the general public one last time! Head for the town of Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise region, to discover this former skating rink transformed into an ephemeral urban art museum, free of charge, before it disappears. See you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for the "der des ders". [Read more]
A day of events to raise awareness of disability in sport at the Musée de la Poste
During the Paralympic Games, Musée de la Poste invites you to get a better grasp of the impact of disability in sport through a number of events, alongside its exhibition on September 7, 2024. [Read more]
Parcours des mondes 2024, the international exhibition of primitive and Asian arts returns to Paris
This autumn, head for the Saint-Germain-des-Près district for the new edition of Parcours des mondes, the international art fair for Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and Archaeology. See you from September 10 to 15, 2024. [Read more]
Silex and the City: the prehistory comic book exhibition at the Musée de l'Homme
Comic artist Jul brings his humorous world to the Musée de l'Homme: from September 11 to December 29, 2024, discover the Silex and the City exhibition. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: our photos of the Hall Haus collective exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
Paris Design Week takes over Lafayette Anticipations! The art foundation invites you to discover the installations of the Hall Haus collective from September 11 to 13, 2024. Discover unique works combining design, art and technology, including the SEEINGSOUNDS experience and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's "One 4 Hall" chair! [Read more]
Exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre: discover the works of Malcolm de Chazal - our photos
Attention contemporary art lovers... From September 11, 2024 to January 19, 2025, La Halle Saint Pierre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, will host an exhibition of works by Malcolm de Chazal. A retrospective that invites you to explore the poetic and pictorial universe of this Mauritian artist, between nature, spirituality and vibrant colors. [Read more]
Gilbert Peyre's Electromechanomaniac exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre - our photos
La Halle Saint Pierre, next to the Sacré-Coeur, is devoting an exhibition to artist Gilbert Peyre, entitled "L'Electromécanomaniaque", from September 15 to December 15, 2024. An artist who reinvents art brut through poetic and intriguing machine-sculptures, combining recycled objects and high technology. [Read more]
Extra! the free festival of living literature returns to the Centre Pompidou for its 8th edition
The Centre Pompidou celebrates living literature with its Extra festival! From September 12 to 22, 2024, discover books in a whole new way - and for free! [Read more]
MCT Crew: 40 years of subversive art on the streets of Paris at Amarrage gallery
Sponsored - The Graffart association is organizing a free exhibition of the Parisian MCT graffiti crew, from September 12 to September 30, 2024 at the Galerie Amarrage, at the Puces de Saint-Ouen. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Rites charnels: our photos of Claude Guénard's exhibition at Galerie La Lison
When erotic art takes over Galerie La Lison... Rites Charnels is Claude Guénard's exhibition at the art gallery from September 12 to October 26, 2024. Between tattooed bodies and nude weddings, the artist explores rituals and the flesh with an erotic, transgressive style. [Read more]
La Halle Saint-Pierre in Paris
Want to get out and rediscover Paris's various artistic institutions? Stop off at the Halle Saint-Pierre, located at the foot of the Montmartre hill! [Read more]
Street Art Madeleine, 80 artists exhibit free of charge in the Madeleine church
Street Art Madeleine is the name of the street art exhibition and event taking place from September 13 to 22, 2024 in the crypt of the Madeleine church. Imagine the work of 80 Vandal street artists, all in one place. [Read more]
Celebrate Chuseok, the traditional Korean festival, at the Musée Guimet
From September 13 to 15, 2024, join us at the Musée Guimet to celebrate Chuseok, the Harvest and Full Moon Festival, one of Korea's most important traditional festivals. Lots of entertainment on the program! [Read more]
Utopi.e project: LGBTQIA+ art on show at Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles
The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles de Paris is hosting the 3rd edition of the Utopi.e Project with a group exhibition from September 13 to October 5, 2024. Come and discover the works of 12 LGBTQIA+ artists committed to the fight for inclusion and respect for gender identities and sexual orientations. A not-to-be-missed plunge into militant and inclusive art. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
A nude evening at the museum: the amusing nocturne surrounding the Andres Serrano exhibition at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol invites you to discover the Andres Serrano exhibition in a whole new way, thanks to a very special nocturnal visit... On September 17, 2024, experience a nude evening at the museum! [Read more]
Ming gold, the splendor and beauty of imperial China: the dazzling exhibition 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. [Read more]
La Elle: Renée Levi's installation at the Palais de Tokyo
From September 17 to November 11, 2024, Swiss artist Renée Levi takes over La Zone at the Palais de Tokyo with her installation "La Elle". Part mural, part digital stained glass, the work redefines the art center's reception area, creating an unprecedented visual experience. A not-to-be-missed artistic plunge for lovers of contemporary art. [Read more]
Mira Art Fair: contemporary Latin American art unveiled at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine
From September 18 to 22, 2024, the contemporary art fair Mira Art Fair invites us to travel and discover new artists, with an original cultural event to be found at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine in Paris. [Read more]
Opus Ancient Arts: the free antique art fair returns to the Espace Commines in Paris
A free fair that honors ancient arts? Espace Commines is the place to be, from September 18 to 22, 2024. Don't miss Opus Ancient Arts! [Read more]
Speedy Graphito: a free exhibition by the famous street artist at Fluctuart
Speedy Graphito takes over the Fluctuart barge in Paris to offer an "immersive optico-play experience". To be seen free of charge from September 19 to December 22, 2024, this exhibition entitled "La Grande Illusion" is an opportunity to discover more about the fascinating work of this key urban art artist. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
MOI, a participatory performance by artist Christian Falsnaes, at Bicolore - Maison du Danemark
This Thursday, September 19, take part in a unique performance with artist Christian Falsnaes at the opening of his "MOI" exhibition at 7:30pm, followed by a cocktail reception and NOVA soundsystem DJ set at 9pm. Registration is free! [Read more]
Yves Saint Laurent's flowers: the exhibition for fashion and nature lovers at the YSL Museum
Small, large, pink, yellow, white: all Yves Saint Laurent's flowers are on display in the Yves Saint Laurent Museum's new exhibition, on view from September 20, 2024 to May 4, 2025. [Read more]
MOI, an exhibition by Christian Falsnaes at Bicolore - Maison du Danemark
Sponsored - Christian Falsnaes, a Danish artist born in 1980, explores power dynamics and the transformation of "I" into "WE". In his new exhibition at Le Bicolore, he invites the public to participate in his main performative work. From September 20 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Les cabines d'artistes de la piscine Molitor, the unusual street-art exhibition 2nd edition
Did you know that street art reigned supreme in the cabins of Molitor's indoor pool? After a successful first edition in 2018, the Molitor pool in Paris returns with the second edition of the artists' cabins. From floor to ceiling, 70 international artists have transformed these former cabins into works of art, to be discovered from September 2024 and in particular during the Heritage Days. [Read more]
L'Écho des Nymphéas: poetry concerts at the Musée de l'Orangerie
If you're a lover of literature and music, here's an event that's sure to please you. Right next to Monet's Water Lilies, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, you're invited to a concert-lecture, one Monday a month. [Read more]
Harriet Backer, the music of colors: the Musée d'Orsay's exhibition of poetic paintings
The Musée d'Orsay invites us to meet Harriet Backer, the famous Norwegian painter, in a colorful and poetic exhibition on view from September 24, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Open house at the Ménilmontant 2024 studios: discover the artists of the 20th arrondissement
Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant open their doors to the general public from September 26 to 28, 2024: come and meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramists, draughtsmen, visual artists and video artists of Paris' 20th arrondissement. [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26 to January 5, 2024, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you, too, to the art of thread! [Read more]
Family ties: Tina Barney explores family ties in exhibition at Jeu de Paume
Family can be complicated... But with Tina Barney, it's always aesthetic, and full of hidden messages... Discover Family Ties, a photo exhibition at the Jeu de Paume from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Chantal Akerman - Travelling: a tribute to the filmmaker at the Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume honors filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman with an original photo exhibition from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
35 years of ANDAM: the avant-garde and audacious fashion exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
The avant-garde of fashion is on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs from October 1, 2024 to March 30, 2025. To mark the anniversary of ANDAM (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode), the exhibition "Mode - Nouvelles Générations: 35 ans de l'ANDAM" (Fashion - New Generations: 35 years of ANDAM) takes you on a journey of discovery of 30 silhouettes and accessories that have redrawn the boundaries of fashion, featuring Martin Margiela, Marine Serre, Y/Project and many others. [Read more]
Bruno Liljefors, wild Sweden: a new exhibition 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. [Read more]
Heinz Berggruen, a dealer and his collection: modern art at the Musée de l'Orangerie exhibition
The Musée de l'Orangerie invites us to discover Heinz Berggruen and his rich collection of modern art, in a new exhibition on view from October 2, 2024 to January 27, 2025. [Read more]
Paris: a free exhibition of Inuit art at the Canadian Cultural Centre
Inuit art on show in Paris this autumn! Come and discover the works of artists from Canada's Far North, from the Claude Baud and Michel Jacot collections among others, at a free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre. This artistic voyage to the heart of Nunavut is not to be missed from October 2, 2024 to January 17, 2025. [Read more]
Rodin/Bourdelle - Corps à corps: the exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle
The Musée Bourdelle invites you to plunge into the fascinating world of two sculptural giants with the exhibition Rodin/Bourdelle: Corps à corps, from October 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025. In all, over 160 works, including 96 sculptures, highlight the complex and creative relationship between Auguste Rodin and Antoine Bourdelle, in a unique artistic dialogue that explores the great questions of modernity. [Read more]
Color speaks all languages: the Al Thani collection exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Hôtel de la Marine presents an original exhibition in the style of a cabinet of curiosities. From October 3, 2024 to October 5, 2025, come and admire the exhibition La couleur parle toutes les langues. [Read more]
Revelation! Contemporary art from Benin: the exhibition between tradition and modernity at the Conciergerie
La Conciergerie welcomes contemporary artists from Benin, from October 4 2024 to January 5 2025, for an original exhibition entitled "Révélation ! Contemporary art from Benin". [Read more]
Menart Fair 2024, the international fair dedicated to art from the Middle East and North Africa
The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are teeming with talented contemporary artists: come and discover them from September 20 to 22, 2024 at the Menart Fair, the international art fair organized at Galerie Joseph, in the 4th arrondissement. [Read more]
Open-air cinema: the 2024 program at the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance
Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on August 23 and 24, 2024. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2024: our selection of free decorating and design events to discover
Paris Design Week, the event for lovers of design and ultra-stylish decor, returns to the capital from September 5 to 14, 2024! For 10 days, explore the capital and discover the latest trends in the field, at the heart of galleries, prestigious institutions and unusual venues. It's a truly arty journey, entirely free of charge, and we're delighted to share our picks with you ... [Read more]
Les Traversées du Marais 2024: 40 free cultural events at 27 iconic sites
Les Traversées du Marais, the arty trail that wends its way through the Marais' most beautiful venues, is back from September 13 to 15, 2024. This year, 27 of the district's most emblematic sites will offer some 40 artistic formats of all kinds, featuring dance, music and free performances open to all! [Read more]
Tournoi de Chevalets: free artistic competition in the medieval town of Provins
The medieval city of Provins invites you to take part in the "Tournoi de chevalets" on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Free and open to all amateur artists, this competition invites you to reveal your creativity! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: programme, date and theme of this year's event
The Journées du Patrimoine return on September 21 and 22, 2024, for their 41st edition. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, it's a chance to visit free museums and castles, places that are exceptionally open, unusual guided tours and other great activities, on the themes of "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage". [Read more]
Bal kréyol at Hôtel de la Marine: the free festive event celebrating Creole culture
The enchanting tunes of the Caribbean take us on a journey to the Hôtel de la Marine: this September 28, 2024, enjoy the bal kréyol, a free show for all. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday October 6, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair returns to the Grand Palais and Paris
The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for another edition. The event awaits you from October 18 to 20, 2024. [Read more]
Château de Lumières: digital art festival with monumental projection in Vincennes (94)
A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and attend a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. [Read more]
Monument Jeu d'enfant 2024: date and schedule for national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this attractive weekend of free events at national monuments, returns on October 19 and 20, 2024 to 59 monuments across France. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and fun discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us! [Read more]
Nuit des Châteaux 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the program for this special evening event
Nuit des Châteaux is back for another edition, on October 18 and 19, 2024. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, several castles and monuments open their doors to you for a lovely stroll under the stars. Are you ready for a magical nocturnal adventure? [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, November 2, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday November 2, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Photo Days 2024: the contemporary photo festival celebrates its 5th edition in Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 2 to 30, 2024, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]
Paris Photo 2024: the art fair finally returns to the Grand Palais, discover the program
Paris Photo awaits us for another exceptional edition, from November 7 to 10, 2024 in the capital. The Grand Palais welcomes photo professionals and enthusiasts alike, happy to meet and exchange ideas in Paris's cultural mecca! [Read more]
Salon des Beaux-Arts 2024: dates and programme for this free event in Paris
It's an annual event you don't want to miss: the Salon des Beaux-Arts is back for another edition from December 4 to 15, 2024, at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers in Paris. [Read more]
Bal du Siècle 2024 at the Château de Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties
The Château de Versailles commemorates its 1923 Fête Merveilleuse... With an even more magical evening. On Monday, December 9, 2024, take part in the Bal du Siècle. [Read more]
We hope you've made a note of all these great events in your diary! To tide you over until the exhibitions begin, here's another selection of the must-see exhibitions of the moment. Enjoy your visit to the museums and art venues of the Paris region.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
