Exhibitions in Paris in December 2026

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Penn & Fashion

Maison Européenne de la Photographie · 4th

Opens in 5 days

From 30 September 2026 to 17 January 2027, the MEP presents the PENN & FASHION exhibition. It pays tribute to Irving Penn, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. The author of a body of work…

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Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj

Fondation Louis Vuitton · 16th

Opens in 14 days

As part of its Open Space programme, the Fondation Louis Vuitton invites Saudi artist Mohammad Alfaraj (1993, Saudi Arabia) to conceive an in situ work in gallery 8, for his first solo exhibition in a French institution.

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« Je passe ma vie à peindre ». Un parcours Claude Monet en galerie impressionniste

Musée d'Orsay · 7th

Opens in 5 days

On the occasion of the centenary of his death, Claude Monet is honoured in the Impressionist gallery (rooms 29 to 35) through a dedicated journey.

Painting

Eva Gonzalès. Parcours d'une artiste libre

Petit Palais - Musée des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris · 8th

The Petit Palais presents an unprecedented monographic exhibition dedicated to the painter Eva Gonzalès (1847-1883), before moving to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in February 2027. A contemporary of Mary Cassatt and…

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Visionnaires. Carte blanche à Prune Nourry

Petit Palais - Musée des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris · 8th

Opens in 4 weeks

The Petit Palais invites Prune Nourry to take over the entire museum to highlight, in her exhibition "Visionnaires", female sculptors little known or forgotten by art history.

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L'étoffe de l'artiste. De Rosa Bonheur à Sonia Delaunay

Musée Bourdelle · 15th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Following the rediscovery of Antoine Bourdelle's clothes in 2020, the Bourdelle Museum explores, in a new exhibition, the representations and staging strategies of artists through their clothing, from the late 19th…

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Kerry James Marshall. The Histories

Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris · 16th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

From 18 September 2026 to 24 January 2027, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris presents the first exhibition in France dedicated to American artist Kerry James Marshall (born in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA).

History

Jean-Paul Belmondo

La Cinémathèque française · 12th

Opens in 12 days

Jean-Paul Belmondo, a true icon of French cinema, embodies a generation of audacious and innovative actors. His mythical role in À Bout de Souffle (1960) marked the beginning of a dazzling career, during which he made…

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Paris à l'arraché. Jacques Villeglé et l'art urbain

Musée Carnavalet · 3rd

Opens in 19 days

On the occasion of the centenary of Jacques Villeglé's birth (27 March 1926, Quimper – 6 June 2022, Paris), the Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris presents the exhibition "Paris à l'arraché. Jacques Villeglé et l'art…

Contemporary art

Toutes les colonnes n'ont pas un coeur de pierre. Céleste Richard-Zimmermann

Palais de Tokyo · 16th

Opens in 4 weeks

Winner of the Prix des Amis du Palais de Tokyo 2026-2027, Céleste Richard-Zimmermann invites us to explore a common world in ruins, where symbols of power are crumbling. An irreverent reflection on our world.

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Toi et ta bande. Exposition collective

Palais de Tokyo · 16th

Opens in 4 weeks

The exhibition "Toi et ta bande" brings together practices by artists and collectives located in various territories – countryside, high mountains, islands – whose common point is the choice to be away from urban…

Contemporary art

Cœur sauvage. Sonia Gomes

Palais de Tokyo · 16th

Opens in 4 weeks

Sonia Gomes transforms textiles, imbued with memory and stories, into quasi-organic sculptures. Nourished by her Afro-Brazilian heritage, her work weaves sensitive narratives, both intimate and collective.

Contemporary art

I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu)

Palais de Tokyo · 16th

Opens in 4 weeks

Valérie John offers an exploration of indigo blue as material, memory, and gesture. From Martinique to West Africa, her work weaves identities and narratives into assemblages seen as sensitive traces of the past

Contemporary art

La Source de la Loire et autres films. Rose Lowder

Palais de Tokyo · 16th

Opens in 4 weeks

An immersion into the filmmaker's most recent films, the exhibition offers an insight into her perception of nature, her methodology, and her work economy, which the artist has persistently pursued since the 1970s.

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Contrepoint contemporain. Vija Celmins

Musée de l’Orangerie · 1st

Opens in 5 days

The contemporary counterpoint honours Vija Celmins, the artist who, since the late 1960s, has developed a very precise body of work focused on surfaces: ocean, desert, sky or snow, which she calls "impossible images",…

Contemporary art

Ibrahim Mahama. Le Temps des récoltes

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain · 1st

Opens in 4 weeks

In autumn 2026, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain presents Le Temps des récoltes, an exhibition of unprecedented scale in France by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, accompanied by nine associated artists:…

Science & nature

Expo

Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

They have kept us company for millennia, there are nearly 23 million of them in French homes, they sometimes lead us by the nose… Dogs and cats are making their mark on the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie. You will…

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Gustave Fayet, Collectionneur - Créateur. Icônes de l'art moderne

Fondation Louis Vuitton · 16th

Opens in 14 days

In the tradition of the “Icônes de l’art moderne” exhibitions, dedicated to great collectors such as Sergueï Chtchoukine, the brothers Mikhaïl Morozov and Ivan Morozov, as well as Samuel Courtauld, the Foundation…

Immersive

Look ! 40 ans de mode au musée

Musée des Arts décoratifs · 1st

Opens in 5 days

The Musée des Arts décoratifs celebrates the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Musée des Arts de la Mode within its walls through 40 iconic silhouettes.

Contemporary art

Finally

La Gaîté Lyrique · 3rd

Opens in 20 days

13 years after The Happy Show exhibition at La Gaîté Lyrique, Stefan Sagmeister returns with his characteristic whimsy! The artist combines design and data to deliver an optimistic message on many subjects that tend to…

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Rafael Pavarotti

Musée des Arts décoratifs · 1st

Opens in 7 days

The Musée des Arts décoratifs presents the work of Brazilian photographer, Rafael Pavarotti, for the first time in France from 2 October 2026 to 2 May 2027.

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Exposition "Louvre Photo" au Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre · 1st

Opens in 6 weeks

With this unprecedented exhibition, part of the bicentenary of photography, come and delve into the photographic history of the Louvre, from the first shots to more contemporary techniques!

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Musée de la musique - Collection permanente

Philharmonie de Paris · 19th

To accompany the 30th anniversary of the Cité de la musique and the 10th anniversary of the Philharmonie in 2025, the Museum unveils the new presentation of its collection. More inclusive, the museography promotes the…

Science & nature

Exposition Mission spatiale à la Cité des sciences

Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie launches its permanent exhibition dedicated to space exploration. Step into the shoes of an astronaut and live a waking dream during your visit. An adventure during which you will…

Street art

Exposition The World of Banksy - Paris

The World Of Banksy - Paris Expo · 9th

The World of Banksy - The Immersive Experience Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last entry at 8:15 PM) Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last entry at 8:15 PM) Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry at 1

Other exhibition

Noël Merveilleux

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Opens in 8 weeks

Celebrate Christmas with festive-themed attractions and shows. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and exceptional performances.

Design & fashion

François Morellet : Traits d'Esprit

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · 16th

Opens in 3 weeks

The Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine hosts an exhibition to mark the centenary of François Morellet.

Design & fashion

Kennedy Yanko

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · 16th

Opens in 3 weeks

Head to the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine to discover a new collection of sculptures by Kennedy Yanko.

Design & fashion

Ma Kelu

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · 16th

Opens in 3 weeks

Ma Kelu's paintings are exhibited in the mural paintings gallery of the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine.

Design & fashion

François Morellet

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · 16th

Opens in 3 weeks

To mark the centenary of François Morellet's birth, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine, in partnership with the Centre Pompidou and the CNAP, presents a unique exhibition that reveals

Design & fashion

Patrimoines en résistance

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · 16th

Today 11:00 – 19:00

The exhibition presents graphic documents, contemporary artworks, and digital replicas of lost sites.

Immersive

Hello Kitty : Beyond Cute - Paris

Galerie Joseph · 14th

First slot in 5 weeks

Hello Kitty : Beyond Cute invites you on an immersive journey celebrating kindness and sharing.

Immersive

Le Parc de l’Étrange 2026

Parc André Citroën · 15th

First slot in 3 weeks

Dare to cross the gates of Parc de l’Étrange in the heart of Parc André Citroën for its 3rd edition!

Other exhibition

Un Pur Chef — D'Oeuvre

Théâtre de Passy · 16th

Exhibition at THEATRE DE PASSY - PARIS — official Ticketmaster box office.

Science & nature

Et si le madras pouvait se peindre ?

Espace Chevreul

First slot in 6 weeks

On the occasion of Madras Day 2026, discover Mi Vibration Créole, a painter, in a selling exhibition dedicated to her artistic universe and Creole vibration.

Other exhibition

Visite guidée de l'exposition Eternel Tintoret en coupe-file

Musée Jacquemart-André · 8th

First slot in 4 weeks

Guided tour of the Eternel Tintoret exhibition with fast-track entry. BilletReduc ticketing.

Other exhibition

Visites guidées de l'exposition Monet - Peindre le temps au musée de l'Orangerie

Musée de l’Orangerie · 1st

First slot in 8 weeks

Discover the exhibition Monet, Peindre le temps, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, with Calliopée and her guide-lecturer specialising in Impressionism.

Other exhibition

Visite guidée de l'exposition Warhol, la ligne et l'image au musée du Luxembourg

Musée du Luxembourg · 6th

First slot in 7 weeks

Warhol, la ligne avant l'image: a secret part of his work finally revealed. A guided tour to change your perspective on Pop Art.

Other exhibition

Les hauts de Hurlevent

Théâtre de l'Ile Saint-Louis Paul Rey · 1st

First slot in 6 days

Wuthering Heights. Tickets via BilletReduc.

Street art

The World of Banksy

Musée Banksy · 9th

Today 12:00 – 20:15

Discover the world of Banksy through an exhibition dedicated to street art, offering a look at the iconic works of the anonymous British artist.

Other exhibition

Musée Grévin

Musée Grévin · 9th

Today 09:30 – 18:30

The Musée Grévin invites you to a unique encounter with personalities from around the world, reproduced with striking realism.

Other exhibition

Expérience Mirokaï - Musée Robotique et IA

18 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi · 11th

First slot in 5 days

On the threshold of a future that speaks, moves, and responds, Expérience Mirokaï invites curious minds and enthusiasts to meet Miroka and Miroki.

Other exhibition

Chefs — D'Oeuvre de la Musique Sacrée

La Sainte-Chapelle · 1st

First slot in 2 days

Exhibition at SAINTE-CHAPELLE — official Ticketmaster box office.

Science & nature

Dinosaures : Le Voyage de Bumpy®

Hippodrome d'Enghien - Soisy

First slot in 8 days

Presented by Show Events, the exhibition-show "Bumpy®'s Journey" is coming to your city! More than 100 animatronic creatures, dinosaurs, ice age animals, and fossil specimens await you for an incredible odyssey through…

Other exhibition

Entrée - Cité de l'Economie

Citéco · 17th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Access valid for one hour following the chosen time slot. Free admission for: • Under 6s • Cité+ Pass holders and one accompanying person • Disabled persons (+ one accompanying person) • Civilian invalids (+ one…

Immersive

Murder on the Rocks : une expérience de murder mystery autour d'un cocktail

Pan Piper · 11th

First slot in 5 weeks

🎶 Murder on the Rocks: a murder mystery cocktail experience — an immersive event to enjoy at Pan Piper, in the atmosphere of a Parisian venue dedicated to live performances.

Other exhibition

Voyage

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution - Paris · 5th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Exhibition at GRANDE GALERIE DE L'ÉVOLUTION - PARIS — official Ticketmaster ticketing.

Street art

Expo Street art Paris - Zoo Art Show

4 Pl. de la Défense

Street Art Expo Paris - ZOO ART SHOW Paris transforms a building into a giant collective artwork.

Immersive

Science Expériences : Musée immersif de Science à Paris

Science Expériences · 12th

Today 10:00 – 19:00

🎒 This back-to-school season, come and discover an extraordinary immersive journey with Science Expériences!