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Painting exhibitions in Paris

38 exhibitions on show in Paris — 17 of them free (45%), median entry price €13.50 and 6 closing within two weeks. Listings updated on .

Painting is the subject that runs through the greatest number of Paris houses, from the national collections to the house-museums. Among the exhibitions currently on in our catalogue it appears at Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, Musée de l’Orangerie, Musée Marmottan Monet, Musée national Picasso-Paris, Musée Cognacq-Jay, Maison de Victor Hugo and Musée du Louvre. Each of these places speaks differently: some build monographic shows on international loans, others hang their own reserves, which produces very uneven formats in both size and length.

That difference changes how you prepare a visit. A major monographic show almost always requires a timed slot booked in advance and is best seen on a weekday, at opening or late in the day. A collection hang, in a private mansion or a writer’s house, takes an hour and can be improvised. One rule holds everywhere: most Paris museums close one day a week, Monday or Tuesday depending on the institution, and the major houses admit under-eighteens resident in the European Union at no charge.

This page gathers the painting exhibitions open or announced in Paris, each listing carrying the venue, the run, the lowest entry price found and a link to the official ticket page. The ranking puts what closes soonest first: the most useful order when a show lasts several months and can be missed by a week. Entry for temporary exhibitions most often sits between ten and twenty euros, with a notable share of free hangs in libraries and City of Paris museums.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Paris museums show painting?

From the national collections — the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée de l’Orangerie — to the house-museums and City of Paris institutions. This page lists whatever is currently on, whichever house it is in.

Do I need to book a time slot?

For a major monographic show, almost always. For a collection hang in a smaller house, rarely. Each listing links to the official page where the booking rules are stated.

Which day are Paris museums closed?

Most close one day a week, Monday or Tuesday depending on the institution. Check the venue page linked from the listing before travelling — it carries today’s hours.