Exhibitions in Paris in October 2026

Design & fashion

Un vestiaire à soi. Féminités dissidentes au 19e siècle

Palais Galliera · 16th

Opens in 18 days

This autumn, head to Palais Galliera to discover the exhibition 'Une garde-robe à soi : les féminités dissidentes au XIXe siècle'.

Other exhibition

Les Révolutions du Ring

Palais Garnier · 2nd

Opens in 7 weeks

The Opéra Bastille presents a new staging of Richard Wagner's « Cycle de l'Anneau ». Head to the Bibliothèque nationale de France to discover an exhibition dedicated to this major theatrical and musical work.

History

Artistes au Muséum

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution · 5th

Opens in 15 days

To mark its 400th anniversary, the museum presents over 300 works of art. You will discover how art and science converge, from scientific studies to modern works inspired by natural history.

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Le Monde de la Reine des Neiges

Disneyland® Paris

Visit World of Frozen at Disneyland® Paris starting 29 March 2026. Discover the stories of Frozen in a magical adventure.

History

L'appel des profondeurs. Une aventure sous les mers de l'Antiquité à nos jours

Musée national de la Marine · 16th

Opens in 5 weeks

This exhibition explores humanity's fascination with the ocean depths. Discover the history and challenges of underwater exploration through art, literature, science, technology, and popular culture.

Immersive

20 CUTS à Paris : un jeu d'action-suspense immersif

Institut de France : Auditorium Bettencourt · 6th

First slot in 3 weeks

A missing sister, a killer named Razor, and 20 CUTS in Paris: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game transforms every street into a tense trail.

Photo

Walid Raad - Festival of (in)gratitude

Le Centquatre — Paris (104) · 19th

Opens in 6 weeks

The American-Lebanese artist Walid Raad exhibits a selection of recent works, rooted in the wars that have shaken the Middle East for the past 40 years. A journey through photographs, collages, drawings, texts,…

Painting

Hugo et l'architecture. De la pierre à la plume

Maison de Victor Hugo · 4th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Following "Hugo décorateur" currently presented at the Maison de Victor Hugo, this exhibition explores the links between Victor Hugo and architecture, highlighting how it unfolds in his literary and graphic work.

Science & nature

Exposition d'œuvres sur carton et papier recyclé

FIAP Paris · 14th

Opens in 3 weeks

Discover Kati Béal's exhibition "Envisage…" at FIAP Paris, from October 1st to November 29th, 2026.

Immersive

La Cinémathèque française

La Cinémathèque française · 12th

Voyagez de Montreuil à Hollywood avec Georges Méliès. Un siècle de recherches du CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée) a permis de créer une expérience muséale inoubliable. Ce voyage à travers la vie et…

History

Musée National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet

Musée National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet · 16th

Founded in 1889, the Guimet Museum houses one of the largest collections of Asian art in the world, and the most important in Europe.

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Ballon de Paris Generali

Ballon de Paris Generali · 15th

The Ballon de Paris Generali will take you 150 metres high to offer you one of the most remarkable views of Paris!

Contemporary art

Eiffel

Tour Eiffel · 7th

Visit the Eiffel Tower and explore its second floor. From this elevated platform, you can admire the Seine, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe. Discover the tower's history and architecture through…

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Stade de Roland Garros

Stade de Roland Garros · 16th

Discover the Roland-Garros stadium on a guided tour of this mythical temple of tennis in Paris.

History

Sainte-Chapelle

La Sainte-Chapelle · 1st

When modern Paris overwhelms you with its shops, bikes, and baguettes, step back in time by visiting two of its most interesting historical sites within the Palais de la Cité,

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Paris Escape Room

Paris Escape Room · 19th

Step into the shoes of the Joker Escape Room for a grand adventure in the underbelly of Gotham.

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Parc Zoologique de Paris

Parc Zoologique de Paris (Zoo de Vincennes) · 12th

As you make your way to the zoo, keep an eye out for the *Grand rocher*. This is a 65m high artificial mini-mountain, which is a symbol of the Parc Zoologique de Paris! If you spot it, it means you're just about to meet…

Immersive

Paradox Museum Paris

Paradox Museum Paris · 9th

Today 10:00 – 20:00

Get ready to challenge your perception, pique your curiosity, and immerse yourself in a world of paradoxes and illusions at the Paradox Museum in Paris!

Painting

Musée Marmottan Monet

Musée Marmottan Monet · 16th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

No museum in the world owns as many Monet paintings as the Musée Marmottan Monet. If that weren't enough to convince you to go, its immense collection of works by other iconic figures of Impressionism should be enough…

Immersive

Musée Grévin

Musée Grévin · 9th

Today 09:30 – 18:30

Pose, frame, smile! Among Hollywood stars, French icons, sports legends, and historical figures, the Musée Grévin offers unique experiences to capture at all costs. In total, over 250 celebrities are waiting to pose…

History

Musée du parfum

Musée du parfum · 9th

Today 09:00 – 17:30

Immerse yourself in a truly French art with a unique olfactory journey at the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Paris.

Painting

Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre · 1st

Benefit from priority access to the Louvre. Thanks to your reserved access, your guide will lead you directly to discover the museum's masterpieces during a comprehensive orientation tour. Your itinerary includes the…

History

Musée du Chocolat

Musée du Chocolat · 10th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Add a little sweetness and culture to your day by tracing the origins of the world's most important invention at the Paris Chocolate Museum!

Science & nature

Musée des Arts et Métiers

Musée des arts et métiers · 3rd

Today 10:00 – 18:00

Here's a creative idea: enjoy Parisian culture without the tourist crowds! Discover the Musée des Arts et Métiers, one of the city's hidden gems. You'll feel like you're in a mad scientist's laboratory: Europe's oldest…

Street art

Musée Banksy Paris

Musée Banksy Paris · 9th

Today 12:00 – 20:15

Nobody knows who Banksy is, but you certainly know his works. Satirical, intense, and full of humour, Banksy's artistic activism highlights the many contradictions and flaws of our world. These tickets for the Banksy…

Science & nature

Ménagerie du jardin des plantes

Ménagerie du jardin des plantes · 5th

Today 09:00 – 18:00

Opened in 1794, the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes in Paris is one of the oldest zoos in the world!

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Les Caves du Louvre

Les Caves du Louvre · 1st

Today 14:00 – 18:00

Paris without wine isn't Paris. Embark on a visit that will awaken your taste buds and all your other senses, alongside a true sommelier. The Museum of Oenology is an almost secret temple of wine just a few steps from…

Immersive

Le Grand Rex

Le Grand Rex · 2nd

Discover the magic of vintage Parisian cinema at Le Grand Rex. The cinema is a magnificent example of the Art Deco movement, distinguished by its lavish decoration and immense main hall. It's even the largest cinema in…

Immersive

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Visit the Jardin d'Acclimatation, an 18-hectare park in Paris with 42 rides, an aviary, a small farm, and peaceful pathways.

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Galerie de géologie et de minéralogie

Galerie de Géologie et de Minéralogie · 5th

Have you ever wondered what a mineral is or how it forms? You'll find all the answers to these questions at the Geology and Mineralogy Gallery. Nearly 600 remarkable mineral treasures are on display at the Geology and…

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Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec

Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec · 1st

Visit a gin distillery in Paris and taste the spirits made on site. This urban micro-distillery specialises in gin. During this one-hour tour, you'll see how it's produced, learn the basics of distillation, and enjoy a…

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Dalí Paris

Dalí Paris · 18th

Immerse yourself in the surreal world of Salvador Dalí with this immense private collection located in the heart of the famous artists' village, Montmartre.

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Conciergerie

Conciergerie · 1st

Today 09:30 – 18:00

Access this former palace and prison on the medieval Île de la Cité in Paris. You'll see prison cells dating from the French Revolution (including Queen Marie-Antoinette's cell), and the Gothic Hall of the Men-at-Arms…

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 their downfall 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…

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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 – 20:00

Explore the listed spaces of the Richelieu site, discovering exceptional collections, from ancient jewels to contemporary stage costumes, passing through manuscripts by great French authors

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.

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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

Les métiers d'art dans les photographies de François Kollar

Jardin Monica Vitti (de l'Hôtel de Sens) · 4th

As part of the bicentenary of photography (2026-2027), the Forney Library presents an exhibition of photographs by François Kollar, who immortalised France at work between 1931 and 1934.

History

Chaïm Kaliski. « Jim d’Etterbeek »

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme · 4th

Today 11:00 – 18:00

Exhibition of about a hundred ink drawings extracted from a monumental drawn work about the Occupation in Brussels, consisting of over five thousand drawings by Chaïm-Charles Kaliski (1929-2015), a singular being whose…

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Prisonnières

Médiathèque Françoise Sagan · 10th

Opens in 9 days

At the end of the Great War, all Parisians were familiar with the gloomy façade of Saint-Lazare prison, in the Faubourg Saint-Denis. Behind the dilapidated walls of this former convent, punishment and care were…

Photo

Cabaret(s) - Histoire d'une transmission vivante, exposition photo sur les grilles du square du Temple Elie-Wiese

Square du Temple - Élie-Wiesel · 3rd

Opens in 14 days

L’exposition Cabaret(s) – Histoire d’une transmission vivante a pour objectifs de valoriser le cabaret sous toutes ses formes, de démontrer sa capacité à traverser les époques, à transmettre ses savoir-faire, ses…

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Exposition les imprimés du cinéma - Vidocq, Fantômas, James Bond et autres univers transmédiatiques

Bibliothèque des littératures policières (BiLiPo) · 5th

Opens in 11 days

The BiLiPo exhibits a part of its collections focusing on cinema prints: posters, cine-novels, fascicules…

Immersive

[In]imaginable

Fluctuart, Centre d’art urbain · 7th

Opens in 2 days

With [IN]IMAGINABLE, Fluctuart offers an immersion into the imaginaries stemming from lowbrow and pop surrealism. Conceived as an accessible introduction to these artistic movements, the exhibition traces their origins,…

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

Opens in 11 days

Exploring emotions, fantasies, and the big questions that run through our lives, Klodin Erb presents her first solo exhibition in France. Nourished by art history, theatre, fashion, and popular culture, her work…