Public holidays are an opportunity to take time out for yourself and for activities you don't normally have time for. For art and culture lovers, this means just one thing: an exciting trip to the museum! But how? So museums and monuments stay open on a public holiday?
Yes, we do! The proof: this Monday, November 11, 2024, the day commemorating the signing of the First World War armistice, many museums and monuments are opening their doors to us. It's an opportunity for us to take in thecultural news from these art venues, or to discover the artistic treasures of our region.
The good news is that there are plenty of museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region open on November 11, ready to welcome you on this non-working day. Since the holiday falls on a Monday, when many museums are closed for the week, the options for outings on November 11, 2024 are more limited than usual. Here are the museums and monuments open on November 11.
As you can see, most art and culture venues will remain open this Monday, November 11. So you're spoilt for choice for your artistic outings! In fact, there may even be too many to choose from... So here's a selection ofexhibitions and venues to discover over the holiday.
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]
Gustave Caillebotte's must-see exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: Painting men
The Musée d'Orsay presents "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition will focus on male figures, a favorite subject of Caillebotte's, and will run from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
By the way, do you know why November 11 is a public holiday in France?
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
Every year, France celebrates November 11th with a series of tributes and commemorations. But do you know why this historic date is a national holiday? We tell you. [Read more]
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
