Exhibitions on right now in Paris

Immersive

Paris Design Week : Anthony Guerrée au Musée Bourdelle

Musée Bourdelle · 15th

Today 10:00 – 18:00

On the occasion of Paris Design Week, the Musée Bourdelle presents the Contrepoint installation by French designer Anthony Guerrée, from 8 to 27 September 2026, within a section of its permanent collections.

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.

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…

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

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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

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…

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

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…

Contemporary art

Salon de l'extra-terrestre : un événement de création contemporaine

Forma, centre d'exposition · 3rd

In this first Salon de l’extra-terrestre, around twenty artists present their works and demystify the extraterrestrial and the illusions it carries.