World Art Day: exhibitions, museums and artworks to see in Paris

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on April 10, 2024 at 10:45 p.m.
This April 15, 2024, we celebrate World Art Day: a good excuse to (re)tour the capital's museums and cultural venues, and discover the exhibitions of the moment.

Almost every day of the year is dedicated to a cause, an event or a special feature. These special days are an opportunity to share experiences and information on these specific themes. Gastronomic days are an opportunity to rediscover local cultures , to honor parents, grandparents and siblings, to fight diseases, to preserve nature and animals...

This April 15, 2024, the world is invited to celebrateart. In 2019,Unesco wanted to put the spotlight on art, to promote the development and dissemination of art, as it " nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples of the world and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. "

Since 2019, celebrations have been organized around the world to highlight art and artists. Of course, art lovers of all kinds can't wait for this date to take advantage of the cultural events organized in Paris. But we never turn down an excuse to visit the capital's museums!

So it's decided, this April 15, we're off to visit museums, galleries, exhibitions and art venues in Paris, for a magical day under the sign of art. To help you make the most of your outing, here are a few suggestions.

Tintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photosTintin, l'aventure immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières : l'exposition insolite à vivre - nos photos L'Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center and immersive museum in Paris
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Le Musée Méliès, le nouveau musée du cinéma de la Cinémathèque FrançaiseLe Musée Méliès, le nouveau musée du cinéma de la Cinémathèque FrançaiseLe Musée Méliès, le nouveau musée du cinéma de la Cinémathèque FrançaiseLe Musée Méliès, le nouveau musée du cinéma de la Cinémathèque Française The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art
Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art. [Read more]

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Fans of luxury goods or works of art? Learn to tell the real from the fake at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris. Housed in a sumptuous 16th-century townhouse, the museum is packed with varied collections built up from seizures and brought together for educational purposes. The ideal place to hone your eye and your analysis! [Read more]

Le Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy : un musée insolite et enchanteur à ParisLe Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy : un musée insolite et enchanteur à ParisLe Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy : un musée insolite et enchanteur à ParisLe Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy : un musée insolite et enchanteur à Paris The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris
Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike! [Read more]

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Sponsored - Do you like optical and kinetic art? Head for the Fondation Cherqui, a few kilometers from Paris. This art gallery, similar in size to a museum, houses a collection of over 5,000 works by Jean Cherqui. Book your visit now! [Read more]

Invader Space Station : l'exposition de street art XXL à ne pas manquer se dévoile - IMG20240227105520Invader Space Station : l'exposition de street art XXL à ne pas manquer se dévoile - IMG20240227105520Invader Space Station : l'exposition de street art XXL à ne pas manquer se dévoile - IMG20240227105520Invader Space Station : l'exposition de street art XXL à ne pas manquer se dévoile - IMG20240227105520 Invader Space Station: the not-to-be-missed XXL street art exhibition unveiled
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the stars... Or almost! Street-artist Invader invites us to his space station, an original street-art exhibition to be discovered from February 17 to May 5, 2024 in a Parisian building. [Read more]

L'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuit L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum
L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world. [Read more]

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To mark the restoration of Van Eyck's masterpiece The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin, the Musée du Louvre is unveiling an exceptional exhibition featuring the largest number of Van Eyck's works ever presented in France. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, we're off to the second floor of the Salle de la Chapelle to discover some sixty works that allow us to delve into the ins and outs of this creation. [Read more]

L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846L'Egypte des Pharaons, de Khéops à Ramsès II : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - IMG20240208094846 Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition is extended
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Just one day to see it all, that's not enough! Let's do it again tomorrow!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 15, 2024 to April 15, 2027

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