Looking for something to do in Paris in October 2024? This guide is for you! Fashion, photography, history, painting, sculpture, modern, ancient... There's bound to be an exhibition to suit your taste in the region's museums and galleries. With dozens of cultural and artistic outings to choose from, you're spoilt for choice!
In this lovelyautumn season, let yourself be seduced by the cosy atmosphere, the beautiful colors adorning the trees, the hot chocolates... And embark on a dreamlike stroll through some of the world's most beautiful artworks! And if you think ofHalloween as a time of witches and ghosts, take heart: you'll find them in museums and art galleries too. We're telling you: there's something for everyone in Paris!
And to further satisfy our artistic desires, take advantage of the many events organized in the region over the next few days. Whether you're with family, friends or on your own, you won't be bored. A month of culture not to be missed... Shall we put it in our diaries, folks?
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]
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]
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]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos
Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024. [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]
Horse in majesty, at the heart of a civilization: nocturnes for the Château de Versailles exhibition
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of horses, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Special evening events are also planned. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [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]
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]
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]
Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to October 6, 2024. [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]
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]
Barbara Chase-Riboud exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo: "When a knot is untied, a god is set free".
The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to the works of Barbara Chase-Riboud, a major figure in contemporary art, entitled "Quand un noeud est délié, un dieu est libéré", from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Sculptor, poet and novelist, the artist unveils her recent works, exploring the history of the African diaspora and the struggles for civil rights. An immersion in a universe between abstraction and figuration, through bronzes, embroidered works and literary installations. [Read more]
Tituba, the group show at the Palais de Tokyo
An exhibition about spiritual protection... This is what the Palais de Tokyo has in store for you with "Tituba, qui pour nous protéger?", on view from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. This group show brings together eleven artists from the Caribbean and African diasporas, exploring the links between memory, mourning, migration and spiritual protection. Through sculptures, films, photographs and installations, discover a profound artistic reflection on ancestrality and the invisible. [Read more]
Praesentia: Myriam Mihindou's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo hosts "Praesentia", a retrospective of the work of artist Myriam Mihindou, from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Through twenty years of creations, this exhibition explores themes linked to spirituality, memory and politics, while offering a reflection on minoritized narratives and collective healing. [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]
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]
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]
Isle of Thanet: our photos from Nick Goss's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Isle of Thanet", Nick Goss's first solo exhibition in the capital, from August 31 to October 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where insularity and memory mingle through eleven new works presented to visitors! [Read more]
Lake Margrethe: our photos of Koak's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Attention contemporary art lovers... We're off to Galerie Perrotin to discover the new exhibition by American artist Koak, entitled Lake Margrethe, from August 31 to October 5, 2024. The exhibition offers a fascinating immersion in profound themes combining nature, family relationships and introspection, through works as enigmatic as they are personal. [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]
35 years of ANDAM: the avant-garde and audacious fashion exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
The avant-garde of fashion is on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs from October 1, 2024 to March 30, 2025. To mark the anniversary of ANDAM (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode), the exhibition "Mode - Nouvelles Générations: 35 ans de l'ANDAM" (Fashion - New Generations: 35 years of ANDAM) takes you on a journey of discovery of 30 silhouettes and accessories that have redrawn the boundaries of fashion, featuring Martin Margiela, Marine Serre, Y/Project and many others. [Read more]
Jacques Prévert, dreamer of images: the poetic exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre
The Musée de Montmartre invites you to discover a little-known facet of the poet Jacques Prévert: come and meet the artist through a brand-new exhibition presented from October 18, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - Extensions
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
Heinz Berggruen, a dealer and his collection: modern art at the Musée de l'Orangerie exhibition
The Musée de l'Orangerie invites us to discover Heinz Berggruen and his rich collection of modern art, in a new exhibition on view from October 2, 2024 to January 27, 2025. [Read more]
Stephen Jones, artists' hats: the unusual and creative exhibition at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera pays tribute to milliner Stephen Jones, in an exhibition dedicated to the art of the hat. On view from October 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Tarsila do Amaral at the Musée du Luxembourg: Painting modern Brazil
Attention art lovers! The Musée du Luxembourg invites you to discover its latest exhibition focusing on the works of Tarsila do Amaral, an emblematic figure of Brazilian modernism, entitled "Painting Modern Brazil", from October 9, 2024 to February 2, 2025. This retrospective explores her rich heritage of indigenous influences, modernism and the anthropophagic movement, offering a captivating vision of twentieth-century Brazilian art. [Read more]
Jackson Pollock, the early years: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée Picasso Paris
The Musée Picasso Paris is organizing a major retrospective in tribute to the American master of abstract painting, Jackson Pollock. Don't miss this exhibition running from October 15, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Martine Syms exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
Attention contemporary art lovers! American artist Martine Syms takes over Lafayette Anticipations for a retrospective exhibition unique in France, from October 16, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A truly immersive experience where art and commerce meet in an innovative concept store... Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Martine Syms through her works and collaborative objects! [Read more]
Olga de Amaral: an XXL retrospective for this abstract artist at the Fondation Cartier
The Fondation Cartier honors Colombian artist Olga de Amaral in a major retrospective running from October 12, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Robert Doisneau, l'esprit de résistance: the extended exhibition at the Musée de la Résistance Nationale
The Musée de la Résistance nationale lifts the veil on a little-known period in Robert Doisneau's life, in an exhibition to be discovered from October 15, 2023 to October 13, 2024. [Read more]
Andres Serrano - Portraits of America: the photo exhibition unveiled at the Musée Maillol - promo
The Musée Maillol in Paris is devoting a groundbreaking exhibition to photographer Andres Serrano from April 27 to October 20, 2024, for a look at America as you've never seen it before! Tickets open on April 17! [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron: the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]
Comic strip exhibition at the Centre Pompidou: Comics on every floor
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover "La BD à tous les étages" at the Centre Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, giving you a rendezvous with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, across every level of this iconic cultural institution. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos
The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château. [Read more]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available
Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until November 16, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is. [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]
Pop Central: the museum for fans of vintage movie cars and arcade games
Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore. [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]
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]
The free exhibition "Bijoux de scène de la Comédie Française" extended at Hôtel Mercy-Argenteau
The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, a magnificent 18th-century town house on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, opens its doors to visitors for the first time. Listed as a Monument Historique, this architectural gem has been given a facelift to house the École des Arts Joailliers, a school founded with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. From June 13 to October 13, 2024, the first free exhibition of the Comédie-Française's "Stage Jewels" is on show. We take you on a journey of discovery. Don't forget to book your free tickets! [Read more]
Asterix, the immersive journey, the exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Color speaks all languages: the Al Thani collection exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Hôtel de la Marine presents an original exhibition in the style of a cabinet of curiosities. From October 3, 2024 to October 5, 2025, come and admire the exhibition La couleur parle toutes les langues. [Read more]
Tropical Autumn: the plant and design exhibition at the Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes
A lively exhibition and a journey into the heart of nature: this is the exotic experience offered by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes. From October 17 to November 25, 2024, discover "Tropical Autumn: Drawing Botany", a stroll that plunges us into the discovery of species with astonishing aesthetics. [Read more]
Zombies: death is not the end? The Frontiers of Life exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly plunges us into the mysteries of life and death, with the exhibition Zombis: la mort n'est pas une fin? on view from October 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions
Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out? [Read more]
Arabofuturs: an exhibition of science fiction and predictions at the Institut du Monde Arabe - photos
Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Trompe-l'œil, a head-turning exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Artists play with our senses: discover the art of trompe-l'œil, with the Musée Marmottan-Monet's playful and unusual exhibition, on view from October 17, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Baghdad exhibition with Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Institut du Monde Arabe - our photos
When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to November 10, 2024, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage. [Read more]
In the Seine: an exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine
The Archeological Crypt presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is entertaining, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, until the end of the year. [Read more]
Aura, a sound and light show that illuminates the Dôme des Invalides - photos and video
Alerte, a new immersive show, arrives in Paris. From September 22, 2023, we'll be discovering Aura at the Musée de l'Armée, a sound and light show with video mapping that highlights the Dôme des Invalides. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Myriam Mihindou: an immersive sound installation at the Musée du Quai Branly
Myriam Mihindou has been invited to take over the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from February 6 to November 10, 2024. For the occasion, the Franco-Gabonese contemporary artist unveils an immersive sound work, conceived in resonance with the collection of musical instruments held by the famous Parisian museum. [Read more]
Musée Grévin in Paris: Luc Plamondon joins the collection of illustrious figures
Discover Luc Plamondon, the iconic lyricist, now immortalized in wax at the Musée Grévin to mark the 25th anniversary of Notre Dame de Paris. [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the heart of the construction site, the free exhibition under the forecourt in photos
The Notre-Dame de Paris: au coeur du chantier exhibition, which takes place beneath the cathedral's forecourt, is now unveiled. From March 7, 2023, until the monument reopens, discover the work of the hundreds of men and women who are rebuilding the cathedral. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highlights of the titanic construction site, to discover the work of the journeymen and craftsmen, and the challenges of reconstruction. [Read more]
Paris: a free exhibition of Inuit art at the Canadian Cultural Centre
Inuit art on show in Paris this autumn! Come and discover the works of artists from Canada's Far North, from the Claude Baud and Michel Jacot collections among others, at a free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre. This artistic voyage to the heart of Nunavut is not to be missed from October 2, 2024 to January 17, 2025. [Read more]
Rodin/Bourdelle - Corps à corps: the exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle
The Musée Bourdelle invites you to plunge into the fascinating world of two sculptural giants with the exhibition Rodin/Bourdelle: Corps à corps, from October 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025. In all, over 160 works, including 96 sculptures, highlight the complex and creative relationship between Auguste Rodin and Antoine Bourdelle, in a unique artistic dialogue that explores the great questions of modernity. [Read more]
Corps In-visibles, an exhibition where art and reality collide at the Musée Rodin
The Rodin Museum looks at how the body is represented, in an unusual exhibition to be discovered from October 15, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Don't miss Corps In-visibles, an original investigation into the body and clothing. [Read more]
Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection: a magnificent sculpture exhibition at the Musée du Louvre
Come and admire the treasures of ancient Rome, with a visit to the "Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection" exhibition, at the Musée du Louvre, from June 26 to November 11, 2024. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
Combattre loin de chez soi exhibition - The French colonial empire in the Great War
Sponsored - Follow in the footsteps of the 600,000 men from Black Africa, the West Indies, Oceania, Asia and North Africa who came to fight far from home on the various fronts of the war in Europe in a major exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. From April 4 to December 30, 2024. [Read more]
Made in France, a textile history: the free exhibition at the National Archives
In a free exhibition, the Archives Nationales tell the story of textiles "Made in France" with a collection of unique samples, from the most popular to the most luxurious fabrics, from October 16, 2024 to January 27, 2025. [Read more]
Saint-Exupéry, fragments of history: the exhibition at the Musée de l'air et de l'espace - Extensions
While Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for writing "Le Petit Prince", he was also a famous pilot, whom the Musée de l'air et de l'espace is honoring on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his death at sea, until November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Luxe de Poche: the very, very chic exhibition is extended at the Musée Cognacq-Jay - our photos
Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to November 24, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures! [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]
On horseback: the painting exhibition at the Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Ecouen
The Musée National de la Renaissance explores the art of equestrian portraiture with the exhibition "A cheval", on view from October 16, 2024 to January 27, 2025. [Read more]
The Atomic Age: the explosive exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
What has the nuclear bomb inspired in contemporary artists? This is what the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is inviting us to discover, in an exhibition that promises to be explosive, from October 11, 2024 to February 9, 2025. [Read more]
Paris 1793-1794, a revolutionary year: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
If the French Revolution is an event well known to all, 1793-1794 marks an important year in our history. The Musée Carnavalet explores this date in an exhibition running from October 16, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Figures du fou, entre Moyen-Âge et Renaissance: l'exposition loufoque du musée du Louvre
Are you crazy? Yes, we are! Everyone's crazy in the Louvre Museum's new exhibition, on view from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. [Read more]
Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Monuments Men, the exhibition at Château de la Roche Guyon that pays tribute to art officers
We're off to the Château de La Roche-Guyon to discover the "Monuments Men" exhibition, which runs from May 18 to November 24, 2024. The exhibition pays tribute to the "art officers" of the Second World War, who worked to protect, safeguard and restore Europe's cultural heritage. As part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, this exhibition offers a fascinating journey through history and art in a place steeped in memory. [Read more]
Les chevaux du roi, the exhibition on equestrian art at the Domaine royal de Marly (78)
From June 7 to November 3, 2024, the Domaine royal de Marly, in the Yvelines region of France, is devoting its new exhibition to the place of the horse in the history of this residence, from Louis XIV to the Revolution. [Read more]
À nous les stades! A history of women's sport: the free exhibition at BnF
Sport isn't just a man's game, and the BnF François-Mitterand intends to remind us of this in a free exhibition on women's sport, from May 22 to October 13, 2024! [Read more]
Resistantes! France, 1940-1944: the historical exhibition at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération
The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération opens its doors to you this summer for a historical exhibition on the role of women in the Resistance, to honor their commitment during the war, from June 13 to October 13, 2024. [Read more]
Wonderful Treasure of Oignies: discover one of Belgium's 7 wonders at the Musée de Cluny
An exceptional historical treasure, presented for the first time in France for a century: don't miss the Merveilleux Trésor d'Oignies exhibition at the Musée de Cluny, on view from March 19 to October 20, 2024. [Read more]
Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition unveiled in images
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]
Viking heroes: a free exhibition combining history and culture at the Val d'Oise archaeological museum
The Musée d'archéologique du Val d'Oise introduces us to the world of the Vikings, between history and imaginary clichés, with the Viking Heroes exhibition on view from February 10 to December 29, 2024. [Read more]
Treasures of the Al Thani Collection, the exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Centre des Monuments nationaux and the Al Thani Collection Foundation unveil the new galleries dedicated to exhibiting the works of Prince Qatar. As of November 18, 2021, come and discover the first temporary exhibition entitled "Treasures from the Al Thani Collection". [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]
Alaïa/Kuramata, lightness in creation: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's fashion and design exhibition
Fashion and design come together for the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa's new exhibition, "Alaïa/Kuramata, la légèreté en création", from June 24, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion in motion, part two: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera examines the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition to be discovered from June 16, 2023 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed art events in Paris over the next few days
Night tours, photo festivals, Heritage Days, street-art events... Whatever the season, art is always in the spotlight in Paris! To make sure you don't miss any of these major cultural events, follow our guide to Parisian art events. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on October 4, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: October 4, 2024. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday October 6, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
Paris+ by Art Basel 2024: the contemporary art fair returns to the Grand Palais and Paris
The international contemporary art fair Paris+ by Art Basel (ex-FIAC) is finally back at the Grand Palais for a new edition. The event awaits you from October 18 to 20, 2024. [Read more]
Château de Lumières: digital art festival with monumental projection in Vincennes (94)
A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and attend a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. [Read more]
Monument Jeu d'enfant 2024: date and schedule for national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this attractive weekend of free events at national monuments, returns on October 19 and 20, 2024 to 59 monuments across France. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and fun discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us! [Read more]
Nuit des Châteaux 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the program for this special evening event
Nuit des Châteaux is back for another edition, on October 18 and 19, 2024. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, several castles and monuments open their doors to you for a lovely stroll under the stars. Are you ready for a magical nocturnal adventure? [Read more]
And if you're looking for a good idea, don't hesitate to consult our guide to cultural walks and open-air exhibitions and our guide to Paris museums, free for all all year round!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024