Public holidays, bridging days, vacations: during the month of May, the French enjoy many days off. But there's no question of spending them on the sofa, especially when the weather's so nice outside! We're off to discover the exhibitions opening this month in Paris and the Paris region.
In May 2025, art and culture lovers are in for a treat: between Nuit des Musées, International Museum Day, and new programs for the capital's art venues, it looks like May will be entirely dedicated to culture... And so much the better!
But let's not spread ourselves too thin, or we won't have time to visit all the new exhibitions this month. So let's stay focused and get out the diary: it's time to plan our next discoveries! Contemporary art, fashion, photography, history, painting... Every day, a new artist, a new exhibition to see. A bit like an Advent calendar, only better, because the weather's nice.
So here's our selection of new exhibitions not to be missed in May 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Révélations: the biennial arts and crafts event returns to the Grand Palais in 2025
It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of art and creative crafts, awaits us from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works. [Read more]
The Berlin Wall, a world divided: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
A global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28 long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents a unique exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 21 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Don't forget your sun cream, bottle of water and wallet for the souvenir store, and off we go! Enjoy your visit, folks.
Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
