What to do near the Eiffel Tower: exhibitions to see in the area

It is one of the jewels of the capital, its symbol, its attractive heart: the Eiffel Tower attracts tourists and inhabitants like a magnet. If you have not yet climbed to the top of the Tower to admire Paris, we advise you to do so quickly.

But after this ritual visit, what can you do in the neighborhood? What cultural activities are available near the Eiffel Tower? Luckily, you can always find a museum or an art gallery in Paris, no matter where you are. So we take advantage of our walk to discover the exhibitions to see in the area.

To help you to organize this outing, here is a small selection of the exhibitions of the moment, located not far from the Eiffel Tower. You just have to choose your next step!

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Exhibitions of the moment

Upcoming exhibitions

Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
For the first time, an exhibition looks at the conditions of acquisition of over 3,000 objects collected during a famous ethnographic mission carried out in the 1930s in fifteen African countries. "Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes" is not to be missed at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from April 15 to September 14, 2025. [Read more]

Tarō Okamoto, Japan reinvented: a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
Want to discover one of the great figures of Japanese avant-gardism? Head to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris from Tuesday, April 15 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 to admire the small exhibition devoted to the multidisciplinary Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto. [Read more]

Eugène Boudin, the father of Impressionism: exhibition unveiled at Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet hosts the exhibition "Eugène Boudin - Le père de l'impressionnisme : une collection particulière" from April 9 to August 31, 2025. An immersion in the work of the French artist, through 80 pieces from prestigious collections. [Read more]

La résilience du corbeau: free Ainu photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
Want to find out more about Ainu culture? Then head to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris to discover "La résilience du corbeau" (The Resilience of the Raven) from April 29 to July 31, 2025. This small exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Turci takes us straight to Japan's northernmost island to discover the Ainu, the fascinating indigenous people living on the island of Hokkaido! [Read more]

Titans of the seas: free photo exhibition by Ewan Lebourdais at the Musée National de la Marine
The Musée National de la Marine in Paris is hosting Ewan Lebourdais' photo exhibition Titans des mers, from April 2 to May 5, 2025. This 100% free exhibition is dedicated to the ships of the French Navy. We take stock! [Read more]

La Vie est belle: Toqué Frères' joyful and colorful exhibition at Fluctuart, our photos
This spring, Fluctuart invites Les Toqué Frères to its barge! Join us from March 20 to June 1, 2025 to discover "La Vie est Belle", a free exhibition unveiling the colorful, joyful and funny universe of this fraternal duo of artists. [Read more]

Albert Benois exhibition at the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center
Sponsored - First retrospective exhibition by architect and painter Albert Benois from March 14 to May 4, 2025 at the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center. [Read more]

Au fil de l'or: the brilliant exhibition on gold in the art of fashion at the Musée du Quai Branly - photos
The Musée du Quai Branly takes us into a sparkling universe, where gold meets the art of textiles. Travel from the Orient to the Land of the Rising Sun with the exceptional exhibition "Au fil de l'or", on view from February 11 to July 6, 2025. [Read more]

Wax: fashion and culture meet in Musée de l'Homme exhibition - photos
The Musée de l'Homme explores the cultural implications of wax, a colorful fabric emblematic of African outfits, in an original exhibition on view from February 5 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]

Musée de l'Homme: discover the origins, evolution and future of the human species
At the Trocadéro, the Musée de l'Homme invites you to discover the evolution of Man (with a capital "H"), from the first humans to the men of today, on an interactive and educational tour. [Read more]

Objets en Question: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac unveils the exhibition "Objets en Questions", to be discovered from February 11 to June 22, 2025 in the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery. The exhibition explores the crossroads between avant-garde art, archaeology and ethnology, while questioning the notion of the art object and the dialogue between disciplines. [Read more]

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: a journey to the heart of the world's cultures
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a fascinating journey through the world's cultures. This unique museum, nestled in a green setting, is a must for lovers of ethnography and cultural discovery. [Read more]

L'écologie des choses: a new exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris
Environmental art invites itself to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris. On view from April 30 to July 26, 2025, the exhibition "L'écologie des choses" (The Ecology of Things) showcases the work of a number of Japanese artists, from different generations, addressing ecological issues from 1970 to the present day. [Read more]

Migrations, a human odyssey: the exhibition-event unveiled at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris
The Musée de l'Homme explores human migrations, past and present, in a major exhibition that opens up new avenues of thought, on view from November 27, 2024 to June 8, 2025. Don't miss Migrations, a human odyssey. [Read more]

Musée Marmottan Monet: opening hours, news... All you need to know about the temple of Impressionism
If you love fine art and Impressionism, the Musée Marmottan Monet is for you! Here's what you need to know to prepare for your visit to the museum. [Read more]

Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!
Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées. [Read more]

The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital
The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere! [Read more]

The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower
The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café. [Read more]

The Musée Clemenceau: a little-known historic site in Paris
Did you know? There's a little-known museum in Paris that plunges us into the private life of Georges Clemenceau. Nicknamed the Tiger, this former French minister left his mark on the history of the Third Republic. The Musée Clemenceau takes us into his apartment and garden, a timeless place! [Read more]

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Levalet: the street artist presents his free exhibition "Sabordage" on Fluctuart
This summer, street artist Levalet takes over the Fluctuart barge with his original exhibition "Sabordage", specially designed for the urban art center. Come and discover his installations, paintings and drawings free of charge from June 12 to August 24, 2025. [Read more]

Jean Gaumy's photographic exhibition at the Musée de la Marine
The Musée national de la Marine offers a photographic plunge into the maritime world with the exhibition "Jean Gaumy et la mer", on view from May 14, 2025 to August 17, 2025. A collection of over 140 prints for all photo and ocean lovers! [Read more]

Fishing beyond the cliché: the photo exhibition at the Musée de la Marine
The Musée national de la Marine in Paris invites you to plunge into the world of fishing with its exhibition "La pêche au-delà du cliché, inédits de la collection", from May 14 to August 17, 2025. A dive into the maritime world and fishing communities through over a century of visual archives. [Read more]

L'Empire du Sommeil exhibition at the Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a new exhibition on view from October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026. The exhibition explores sleep in art, between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through works ranging from Antiquity to the 20th century. [Read more]

In the wake of Magellan: the immersive exhibition at the Musée national de la Marine
Discover the incredible epic of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago on the seas of the globe through an immersive exhibition, from October 22, 2025, in the heart of the Musée national de la Marine. [Read more]

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You now know where to go before or after your visit to the Eiffel Tower! Paris hides many treasures, it's up to you to discover them...