There are over a hundred museums in Paris, and several thousand art galleries, foundations and cultural spaces. These numbers make our heads spin: how can we keep abreast of the capital's cultural and artistic news? How can we keep abreast of important events, unmissable exhibitions and must-see tours? And that's not counting the major museums in the Paris region!
Don't despair, we're here to guide you. Looking for the best art outings in the region? Want to know what's on at the moment? Then you've come to the right place.
If you're a regular reader of Sortiraparis. com, you'll already be familiar with our various selections of exhibitions currently on view in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We have selections by theme, by month, by season... And this guide to the exhibitions opening this month!
Beneath these lines, you'll find everything that's new in museums and art galleries in the Paris region in September 2024. Take a look at the exhibitions opening in the next few days.
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]
Stories in color: an exhibition on 350 years of Bulgarian Kilim tradition
Sponsored - For the first time in over a century, authentic Bulgarian kilims from the 19th and 20th centuries will be presented in France at the Galerie de l'Institut Culturel in Paris, organizer of the event. Discover these historic weavings, from Thursday April 18 to June 14. Come and take part in the exhibition opening on April 18 from 6.30pm! [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]
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]
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]
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 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: 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]
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: 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: 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: 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'Alibret 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 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]
"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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, September 7, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday, September 7, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [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]
Paris Design Week 2024: Hall Haus collective takes over Lafayette Anticipations
Paris Design Week is back for another edition! Lafayette Anticipations 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]
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]
Gilbert Peyre - L'Electromécanomaniaque: the exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre
La Halle Saint Pierre is devoting an exhibition to artist Gilbert Peyre, entitled "L'Electromécanomaniaque", from September 15 to December 15, 2024. A key artist, he reinvents art brut through poetic and intriguing machine-sculptures, combining recycled objects and high technology. A not-to-be-missed event for fans of unusual creations! [Read more]
Malcolm de Chazal exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre
Attention contemporary art lovers... La Halle Saint Pierre, a stone's throw from Sacré Coeur, invites you to discover Malcolm de Chazal's exhibition from September 11, 2024 to January 19, 2025. The exhibition invites you to explore the poetic and pictorial universe of this Mauritian artist, with its blend of nature, spirituality and vibrant colors. A unique journey to the heart of a timeless work! [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Here's something to fill your diary for the next few days! You've got some great outings in store for you this month in and around Paris. Have you also taken a look at all the exhibitions that end in September 2024?
Exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region ending in September 2024
Alert: many exhibitions are coming to an end this month! Are you sure you've covered all the exhibitions you wanted to see? To make sure you don't miss a thing and organize your outings in the best possible way, take a look at our guide to the exhibitions that are living out their final days in September 2024. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024