Exhibitions to see on Mondays in Paris: the perfect way to start the week

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on January 29, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.
To start the week off on the right foot, there's nothing better than a beautiful exhibition! Here are a few ideas for cultural outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Monday.

There's no better day to visit the capital's museums and art galleries. But there are days when this undertaking is more complicated. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, many museums and monuments are closed on Mondays, including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Monnaie de Paris, the Musée Carnavalet, the Petit Palais, the Musée Rodin, the Musée du Quai Branly... The list goes on.

But does that mean you can't see a beautiful exhibition in Paris on a Monday? Don't worry, your plans for a day out won't be jeopardized. The Paris region has many more museums than that. Not to mention art galleries, foundations and institutes, cultural centers, châteaux... There's plenty to do!

So where to go, what to see, what to do this Monday? If you're a lover of culture and the arts, we've put together a list of exhibitions open on Mondays. Take your pick, and enjoy!

Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452Aura, un spectacle son et lumières qui illumine le Dôme des Invalides - photos et vidéo - IMG20230920213452 AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]

Fashion X Art édition Saint-Valentin, l'exposition gratuite chez Kielle ParisFashion X Art édition Saint-Valentin, l'exposition gratuite chez Kielle ParisFashion X Art édition Saint-Valentin, l'exposition gratuite chez Kielle ParisFashion X Art édition Saint-Valentin, l'exposition gratuite chez Kielle Paris Fashion X Art, a series of free exhibitions with a collection linked to the works in Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Place de la Concorde, on the Rue de Rivoli, the Kielle boutique invites us to enjoy a free exhibition mixing art and fashion, with a capsule collection linked to the works on display. And for this first edition, launched to coincide with Valentine's Day, we discover an exhibition on the theme of love as seen through the eyes of artists Daniella McNulty and Jokin de Ciero. [Read more]

Colours X Colours, l'installation immersive à l'Atelier des LumièresColours X Colours, l'installation immersive à l'Atelier des LumièresColours X Colours, l'installation immersive à l'Atelier des LumièresColours X Colours, l'installation immersive à l'Atelier des Lumières Children's workshop at Atelier des Lumières: a fun, interactive space for little ones
The Atelier des Lumières Studio has a new identity: discover the Atelier des enfants, a creative, fun and immersive space for little visitors. [Read more]

Paradox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optique Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum in Paris offers almost a hundred experiences in trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal clichés. 5 new immersive experiences have been added to the itinerary, so it's time to put your senses to the test! As a bonus, a brand-new ultra-gourmand café awaits you: Hans & Gretel will catch you. [Read more]

Le Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups - Maison de ChateaubriandLe Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups - Maison de ChateaubriandLe Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups - Maison de ChateaubriandLe Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups - Maison de Chateaubriand Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups: Chateaubriand's home
Sponsored - Owned by the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Maison de Chateaubriand is a writer's house dedicated to François René de Chateaubriand and literary heritage from the 19th century to the present day. It has been awarded the "Maison des illustres" label. The house and its 11-hectare park are set in the heart of a 60-hectare estate of unspoilt nature, 8 kilometers from Paris. [Read more]

Picasso à l'Atelier des Lumières - Le Rêve, 1932, © Succession Picasso 2024Picasso à l'Atelier des Lumières - Le Rêve, 1932, © Succession Picasso 2024Picasso à l'Atelier des Lumières - Le Rêve, 1932, © Succession Picasso 2024Picasso à l'Atelier des Lumières - Le Rêve, 1932, © Succession Picasso 2024 Picasso, art in motion: a new immersive exhibition unveiled at the Atelier des Lumières
L'Atelier des Lumières takes us into the rich and iconic world of Pablo Picasso, the essential artist of the 20th century. From February 14 to June 29, 2025, don't miss the exhibition Picasso, Art in Motion. [Read more]

Hans & Gretel au paradox Museum, le palais des gourmandises -  A7C2157Hans & Gretel au paradox Museum, le palais des gourmandises -  A7C2157Hans & Gretel au paradox Museum, le palais des gourmandises -  A7C2157Hans & Gretel au paradox Museum, le palais des gourmandises -  A7C2157 An immersive pastry shop based on the Hansel&Gretel fairy tale opens at the Paradox Museum
The Paradox Museum is offering new rooms and experiences for your visit in early 2025: get ready to step into the heart of the Hansel&Gretel fairytale as you discover the museum's new patisserie. [Read more]

Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - photos - fotor 1739447973360Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - photos - fotor 1739447973360Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - photos - fotor 1739447973360Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves : l'exposition immersive de l'Atelier des Lumières - photos - fotor 1739447973360 Le Douanier Rousseau, au pays des rêves: the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières - photos
A pioneer of naive art and a poetic painter, Douanier Rousseau is honored at the Atelier des Lumières, with a marvelous new exhibition on view from February 14 to June 29, 2025. [Read more]

Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00085Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00085Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00085Exposition OR NORME à la Maison Guerlain des Champs-Élysées - image00085 Making the invisible visible: Charles Pétillon's free photo exhibition at Maison Guerlain
The historic Maison Guerlain on the Champs-Élysées opens its doors to a new, free photo exhibition, with a light, poetic touch. From February 13 to April 21, 2025, photographer/plastician Charles Pétillon unveils "Rendre visible l'invisible", a series of shots in which his dreamlike installations made of white balloons reenchant reality and invite us to rethink everyday life. [Read more]

Festival du Merveilleux 2024 Musée des Arts Forains - IMG 1860Festival du Merveilleux 2024 Musée des Arts Forains - IMG 1860Festival du Merveilleux 2024 Musée des Arts Forains - IMG 1860Festival du Merveilleux 2024 Musée des Arts Forains - IMG 1860 February vacations 2025 at the Musée des Arts Forains
Looking for a fun and unusual way to spend the winter vacations? Take advantage of the school vacations to discover the Musée des Arts Forains from February 8 to March 9, 2025! This off-the-beaten-track museum, accessible by reservation only, offers fun, participatory guided tours every day. [Read more]

La mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photos - fotor 1738839169120La mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photos - fotor 1738839169120La mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photos - fotor 1738839169120La mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photos - fotor 1738839169120 The Palais Galliera unveils the outfit worn by the horsewoman at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Come and admire up close the outfit of the mysterious horsewoman, who marked the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Her outfit is presented as part of the Fashion in Motion #3 exhibition, from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]

Nouvel articleNouvel articleNouvel articleNouvel article The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
Sponsored - Do you like optical and kinetic art? Then 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! Join us this Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9 for the Open House: free admission from 2pm to 6pm! [Read more]

Mille et une orchidées 2025 - les photosMille et une orchidées 2025 - les photosMille et une orchidées 2025 - les photosMille et une orchidées 2025 - les photos A Thousand and One Orchids 2025: the Jardin des Plantes flower show unveiled
Here's a flower show you won't want to miss: A Thousand and One Orchids is back from February 6 to March 10, 2025! Come to the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes to enjoy this magnificent floral tour. [Read more]

Chaosmos : une expo gratuite qui interroge notre place dans l'univers au Maif Social Club - photos - fotor 1738749969667Chaosmos : une expo gratuite qui interroge notre place dans l'univers au Maif Social Club - photos - fotor 1738749969667Chaosmos : une expo gratuite qui interroge notre place dans l'univers au Maif Social Club - photos - fotor 1738749969667Chaosmos : une expo gratuite qui interroge notre place dans l'univers au Maif Social Club - photos - fotor 1738749969667 Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club - photos
Several contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from the universe and our relationship with the world to create the Chaosmos exhibition, on view free of charge at the Maif Social Club from February 8 to July 26, 2025. [Read more]

Le Hangar Y à Meudon, nos photos - IMG20240515134130Le Hangar Y à Meudon, nos photos - IMG20240515134130Le Hangar Y à Meudon, nos photos - IMG20240515134130Le Hangar Y à Meudon, nos photos - IMG20240515134130 Les ateliers extraordinaires: immersive experiences in the world of Monet, Van Gogh and Gaudi
Hangar Y invites you to plunge into the world of Monet, Van Gogh and Gaudi with immersive virtual reality experiences, from November 1, 2024 to March 9, 2025. [Read more]

Le Wax : mode et culture se rencontrent dans l'exposition du musée de l'Homme - photos - fotor 1738668102250Le Wax : mode et culture se rencontrent dans l'exposition du musée de l'Homme - photos - fotor 1738668102250Le Wax : mode et culture se rencontrent dans l'exposition du musée de l'Homme - photos - fotor 1738668102250Le Wax : mode et culture se rencontrent dans l'exposition du musée de l'Homme - photos - fotor 1738668102250 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]

Exposition "Le Dibbouk. Fantôme du monde disparu"Exposition "Le Dibbouk. Fantôme du monde disparu"Exposition "Le Dibbouk. Fantôme du monde disparu"Exposition "Le Dibbouk. Fantôme du monde disparu" Paula Padani: Migrant dance at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Sponsored - The exhibition traces the little-known career of dancer Paula Padani (1913-2001) through over 250 photographs, posters, documents and costumes. With her vision of movement as a life force, and her ability to bounce back and forth between different countries and cultures, she blazed new trails for her art and played a pioneering role in the emergence of Israeli contemporary dance. [Read more]

House of Dreamers - IMG 1468House of Dreamers - IMG 1468House of Dreamers - IMG 1468House of Dreamers - IMG 1468 House of Dreamers: the immersive dream experience at the Carrousel du Louvre - our photos
Looking for an immersive, dream-like experience? The Carrousel du Louvre is decked out with artistic installations until April 30, 2025, for a visual and aural journey into a world that promises to be magical! [Read more]

Le Musée Albert-Kahn : expositions temporaires et des jardins insolitesLe Musée Albert-Kahn : expositions temporaires et des jardins insolitesLe Musée Albert-Kahn : expositions temporaires et des jardins insolitesLe Musée Albert-Kahn : expositions temporaires et des jardins insolites The Musée Albert-Kahn: temporary exhibitions and unusual gardens
Sponsored - The Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn and its garden reflect Albert Kahn's humanist ideal of fraternity between peoples. Come to Boulogne Billancourt and discover the former estate of banker Albert Kahn, with its gardens, forests, Japanese bridge and contemporary building that blends in with nature! At the moment, discover the installation Modèles perdus: Rencontre avec l'artiste, Atelier en famille & Table Ronde. [Read more]

Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release : Nick Doyle s'expose à la galerie Perrotin - IMG 2690Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release : Nick Doyle s'expose à la galerie Perrotin - IMG 2690Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release : Nick Doyle s'expose à la galerie Perrotin - IMG 2690Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release : Nick Doyle s'expose à la galerie Perrotin - IMG 2690 Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release: Nick Doyle exhibits at Galerie Perrotin - our photos
A unique critique of consumer society... Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Business, Pleasure, Pressure, Release", an exhibition by American artist Nick Doyle, from January 31 to March 8, 2025. Transformed into a "friendly neighborhood kink bar", this exhibition explores the intersections of sexuality, gender and power in a universe that revisits office culture and the denim canvas. [Read more]

Botticelli : où voir ses œuvres dans les musées à Paris ? Botticelli : où voir ses œuvres dans les musées à Paris ? Botticelli : où voir ses œuvres dans les musées à Paris ? Botticelli : où voir ses œuvres dans les musées à Paris ? Botticelli: where to see his works in Paris museums?
If you can't make it to the Uffizi in Florence to admire Botticelli's Birth of Venus or Spring, we suggest you discover the artist through other works on display in Paris museums. Let's take a look at the works of this immeasurable artist of the Italian Renaissance! [Read more]

Don't stop there: find out what other events and meetings await you this Monday in Paris and the Paris region.

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