Exhibitions in Paris in September 2026

History

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Cimetière du Père Lachaise · 20th

Few cemeteries in the world can boast of being the cemetery of celebrities. Each year, over 3.5 million visitors come to Père Lachaise to pay tribute to some of history's most important cultural icons. Oscar Wilde, Jim…

History

Chapelle expiatoire

Chapelle expiatoire · 8th

The revolution cost Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette their lives, but memories of their reign and fall can be found in the chapel.

Immersive

Chambre virtuelle Paris

Chambre virtuelle Paris · 11th

Discover "Napoléon – La saga immersive" in Paris, a cultural virtual reality experience developed by Sandora in collaboration with a scientific committee composed of historians and institu

Design & fashion

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris · 4th

Today 07:50 – 19:00

Take a guided tour of medieval Paris with a semi-private group. Walk around the Île de la Cité and pass by sites such as Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, which was once a royal palace and later a prison. Discover…

Other exhibition

Catacombes de Paris

Catacombes de Paris · 14th

Today 09:45 – 20:30

Descend underground and visit Paris's largest cemetery, where the bones of no fewer than **six million** people are displayed.

Immersive

Bibliothèque nationale de France Richelieu

Bibliothèque nationale de France Richelieu · 2nd

Today 09:00 – 19:30

Play the new interactive game Mazarin et les Gardiens du secret at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, on the Richelieu site.

Contemporary art

Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff

Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff · 14th

Nearly 500 sculptures are presented, including pieces in plaster, wood, bronze, marble, stone, clay, and cement.

Design & fashion

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe · 8th

If you're looking for one of the most beautiful views of Paris, then you absolutely must discover the one from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.

Other exhibition

Aquarium de Paris

Aquarium de Paris · 16th

Today 10:00 – 19:00

The Aquarium de Paris (also known as Cinéaqua) is a world-class festival of the sea, located just five minutes from the Eiffel Tower.

Photo

Lancel

Lancel · 9th

“LANCEL, Toujours” - 150 YEARS OF HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. An anniversary exhibition, like a journey through time.

Contemporary art

Klodin Erb : première exposition personnelle en France

Centre culturel suisse Paris · 3rd

The Centre culturel suisse Paris presents the first solo exhibition in France by Klodin Erb, an artist whose work explores the complexity of human emotions through contemporary art.

History

Le premier génocide du XXe siècle : Herero et Nama dans le Sud-Ouest africain allemand, 1904-1908

Mémorial de la Shoah · 4th

In 1904, in reaction to the rules imposed by the German colonial administration, as well as the abuses and mistreatment by the colonists, a revolt broke out in German South West Africa, today Namibia. The forces of the…

History

Paris-Roma : et si on célébrait les 70 ans du jumelage ?

Paris · 4th

The fireworks display on 31 December 2025, over the Arc de Triomphe, revealed it… In 2026, Paris and Rome will celebrate the 70th anniversary of their unique twinning. A closer look at the scheduled highlights.

Contemporary art

L'Espace entre nous

Le BAL · 18th

On the occasion of the Bicentenary of the birth of photography, LE BAL is dedicating an exhibition for the first time to a collection: that of the Wilson Centre for Photography, assembled by Michael and Jane Wilson.…

Painting

Portraits de famille

Musée national Jean Jacques Henner · 17th

Jean-Jacques Henner's family occupies an essential place in his work. After the death of his father, Georges Guillaume Henner, his loved ones showed him unwavering support and accompanied him throughout his career.

Painting

Exposition « Paris - Rome » à Espace Musées

Espace Musées, aéroport Roissy–Charles-de-Gaulle, terminal 2E, portes M

Exhibition highlighting the history of the Paris–Rome twinning through the collections of the Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris.

Contemporary art

Foucault, une aventure intellectuelle au Collège de France

Collège de France · 5th

Opens in 5 days

From 30 September 2026 to 15 January 2026, the exhibition “Foucault, une aventure intellectuelle au Collège de France” explores the journey of Michel Foucault (1926-1984) within the institution where he taught from 1970…

Photo

Photographies japonaises de la Bibliothèque nationale de France. Scènes, signes, sensations

Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand – Galerie 1 · 13th

Opens in 4 days

Organised as part of the celebrations for the bicentenary of the birth of photography, this exhibition traces, through 300 works — including 250 photographic prints, predominantly in black and white, and around fifty…

Contemporary art

Eclats d'amour

Musée postal · 15th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Drawing from the museum's collections, particularly ancient correspondences, Laurent Pernot has conceived an exhibition dedicated to “love in times of war”. By bringing forth fragments of intimate words traversing…

Photo

L’Université Paris Cité dévoile l’exposition « La couleur de nos métiers » à travers l’objectif du photographe Pascal Maitre

Université Paris Cité · 6th

From 14 September 2026, the Grand Hall and the gates of the Odéon site (Paris 6e) will host the photographic exhibition "La couleur de nos métiers", by renowned photojournalist Pascal Maitre.

Painting

Delacroix

Musée national Eugène Delacroix · 6th

Today 09:30 – 17:30

The Delacroix museum presents a new display exploring Eugène Delacroix's animal world, following the acquisition of two recently restored horse studies. Exhibited for the first time at the museum, the two studies of…

Photo

Toutes les expositions gratuites de la Ville

Paris · 4th

The City of Paris adorns the streets and bridges with exhibitions, proving that art is everywhere, but most importantly: it's free!

Contemporary art

Exposition Le Cube Garges : D’autres voix · langage · code · traduction

Le Cube Garges

Opens in 1 day

On 30 November 2022, the release of GPT-3.5 made visible a turning point that was already underway. In just a few months, artificial intelligences (AI), and conversational agents in particular, became accessible to the…

Other exhibition

Art Brut Ressourcé La

Halle Saint Pierre · 18th

Today 11:00 – 18:00

In September 2026, La Halle Saint-Pierre (Paris) invites the Art Brut & contemporary art centre La « S » Grand Atelier (Vielsalm, B) to interact with the concept of Art Brut ressourcé (Michel Thévoz, ed. Knock Outsider,…

History

Lady Liberté. De la sueur

Musée des arts et métiers · 3rd

Today 10:00 – 21:00

The Statue of Liberty, or Lady Liberty, is not only an icon of New York and the United States: it is also a masterpiece of French ingenuity! Born in late 19th-century Paris, in the workshops of Gaget and Auguste…

Painting

sm(art) by Simorgh

IdoCar · 16th

Simorgh's 'gentle monsters' take over this series dedicated to the smart, presented by IdoCar. The urban icon transforms into a living space. Each work becomes a visual narrative rolling in a smart, between childish…

Contemporary art

Iranica : la voix du peuple iranien en images

FIAP Jean Monnet · 14th

Vanecha Roudbaraki exhibits "Iranica" Acrylic on canvas, 180cm X 450cm, 2026. This work was created between March and April 2026, in connection with the Sun and Lion movement, a symbol of the Iranian people massacred in…

Science & nature

« Sur les traces des dinosaures » à la Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Grande galerie de l'évolution - Jardin des Plantes · 5th

Ready for a 140-million-year journey in the footsteps of Cretaceous dinosaurs? Follow the daily life of palaeontologists on an excavation site, and learn more about the formidable discoveries of the famous…

Science & nature

Remportez des entrées pour l'expo « Sur les traces des dinosaures » à la Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Grande galerie de l'évolution - Jardin des Plantes · 5th

Ready for a 140-million-year journey in the footsteps of Cretaceous dinosaurs? Follow the daily life of palaeontologists on an excavation site, and learn more about the formidable discoveries of the famous…

History

Pandémie de Covid-19 : ouverture du premier lieu de mémoire de France

Siège de l'Université Paris Cité · 6th

From this Wednesday, 16 September, Université Paris Cité opens to the public the very first space in France dedicated to the memory of Covid-19. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this unique venue offers an…

Immersive

Atelier des Lumières - Van Gogh, la Nuit Etoilée + Japon Rêvé

Atelier des Lumières · 11th

Please arrive at the entrance control 15 minutes before your reserved time. Practical information: Reduced rate: seniors over 65, young people aged 12 to 25, students, job seekers,

Immersive

Atelier des Lumières - Renaissance : De Vinci, Raphaël, Michel-Ange

Atelier des Lumières · 11th

Please arrive at the entrance control 15 minutes before your reserved time slot. Practical information: Reduced rate: seniors over 65, young people aged 12 to 25, students, job seekers,

Science & nature

Soirée de vernissage - exposition Soraya Meunier

Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly · 18th

Today 14:00 – 19:00

She will discuss her works exhibited in the library's activity room during an exceptional private view evening and will chat with participants over a buffet.

Contemporary art

Exposition Les Piailleries "Séjour en enfance"

La Maison Perchée · 11th

Opens in 1 day

Come and discover the new Les Piailleries exhibition on the theme "Séjour en enfance", created in partnership with the Facettes festival.

Other exhibition

Un Samedi à Drouot l Si Drouot m'était conté…

Hôtel des ventes Drouot · 9th

Opens in 1 day

There's no age limit to step through Drouot's doors. On 26 September, the auction house transforms into a kingdom of childhood with a programme that puts it in the spotlight.

Contemporary art

Exposition : Collectionneurs

Galerie Achetez de l'Art · 11th

Achetez de l'Art Paris is organising a collectors' comic art exhibition and sale, from Wednesday 17/09 to Saturday 26/09/2026. This exhibition brings together original plates and illustrations from our collectors'…

Photo

Exposition « Sumo, forces sacrées »

Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris · 15th

Today 11:00 – 19:00

Much more than a sport, sumo is a millennial ritual deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Immerse yourself in this fascinating universe with a photography exhibition, documentary and fiction screenings, as well as a…

Contemporary art

RandoTram spéciale Saison Méditerranée

RDV devant le plateau du Frac Île-de-France · 19th

Opens in 1 day

Throughout the year, the TRAM network offers routes to discover contemporary art centres in Île-de-France. A friendly and original way to visit several exhibitions, meet artists and venue teams, and share a unique…

Science & nature

Exposition "L'herbier" d'Emilie Vast

Bibliothèque des Batignolles · 17th

Today 10:00 – 19:00

Exhibition of 20 herbarium plates created by Emilie Vast - from 7 July to 26 September throughout the library (adult and youth areas) free access

Photo

USA 250 : le programme

Paris · 4th

This year, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, culminating on July 4, American National Day. Two and a half centuries later, the City of Paris celebrates this bond…

Photo

Deleon Bigwoods : chroniques d'un village jamaïcain

La Bellevilloise · 20th

Between 1991 and 2025, I photographed the daily life of Deleon Bigwoods, a small village in the Westmoreland hills, Jamaica. Every evening, a bar-grocery store became the beating heart of the community around its sound…