Spring is finally here! It's so good to be able to stroll in the sunshine, surrounded by blossoming trees... But... Ouch! Spring also means the return of pollen. Quick, quick: let's run for cover, into the welcoming lair of Parisian museums and art galleries. Fear not, these temples of art are also brimming with enchanting landscapes, compositions full of light and nature, life...
From March 20 to June 20, during this beautiful springtime of 2025 in Paris, art lovers can discover a host of new exhibitions, each more fascinating and magical than the last. So get ready for a wonderful journey in the company of the greatest artists of yesterday and today.
To whet your appetite and help you prepare for your next outing, we've put together a small selection of must-see exhibitions during the spring season in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
The Mountain of the Soul: a photography exhibition at the Bulgarian Institute
Sponsored - Bojana Tatarska unveils an exhibition of photographs, a delicate and profound invitation to relive her seminal journey to Tibet. Join us at the Institut Bulgare to discover this unusual exhibition, and take part in the vernissage on Thursday June 5 from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Free admission [Read more]
Printemps du Dessin 2025: meet the artists from March to June in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Join the big drawing party this spring, from March to June 2025, and discover the many artists in the Paris region, through exhibitions, meetings and workshops! [Read more]
FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' free group show at Galerie Perrotin - final days
Pharrell Williams takes over Galerie Perrotin with "Femmes", a free group exhibition from March 20 to April 19, 2025. Head for the Haut Marais to discover the works of 40 artists of African origin, paying tribute to black women. [Read more]
Poesia Graciae: Marie Kovacs' exhibition at Galerie Rachel Hardouin
For lovers of drawings and poetry... Galerie Rachel Hardouin welcomes Poesia Graciae, an exhibition by Marie Kovacs combining illustration, poetry, dance and music, from March 20 to 23, 2025, as part of the Printemps des Poètes festival. [Read more]
La Vie est belle: Toqué Frères' joyful and colorful exhibition at Fluctuart, our photos
This spring, Fluctuart invites Les Toqué Frères to its barge! Join us from March 20 to June 1, 2025 to discover "La Vie est Belle", a free exhibition unveiling the colorful, joyful and funny universe of this fraternal duo of artists. [Read more]
Expo4Art: dates for the next edition of the free art fair at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Expo4Art is back for four editions, to be experienced in 2025, at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. It's the ideal event for discovering new talent in the art world. Here are the dates for the next edition in May. Don't hesitate: it's free! [Read more]
Tolkien en tapisserie: a free, original exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins
Attention craft lovers and fans of the Tolkien universe: in Paris, the Collège des Bernardins is hosting a free exhibition of tapestries inspired by the universe imagined by the father of Fantasy. Join us from March 21 to May 18, 2025 to discover "Aubusson Tisse Tolkien". [Read more]
Maximilien Luce: our photos from the landscape exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre
A fine production between pointillism and neo-impressionism... The Musée de Montmartre invites you to discover an exhibition of works by the artist Maximilien Luce, entitled "Maximilien Luce, l'instinct du paysage", from March 21 to September 14, 2025. This retrospective, the first in Paris since 1983, showcases the landscape works of this neo-impressionist painter, ranging from urban scenes to luminous countryside. [Read more]
Berserk & Pyrrhia - Contemporary art and medieval art: the Frac Île-de-France exhibition
Medieval and contemporary art come together in a groundbreaking exhibition, presented at Le Plateau and Les Réserves du Frac Île-de-France, from March 21 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
David Bowie, Mr Jones' Long Hair: the original exhibition at Galerie MR8 in Paris, our photos
Don't wait any longer! Until June 22, 2025, we're off to Galerie MR8 to discover "David Bowie, Mr Jones' Long Hair". Over 70 rare photographs with commentary reveal the hidden side of the icon, between artistic creation, personal transformation and visual expression. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: the program for this new edition in Hauts-de-Seine
Printemps de la Sculpture is back for its 7th edition, from March 22 to 30, 2025. Discover the artistic and public events awaiting you in the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: an artistic family weekend at the Hangar Y
Hangar Y is organizing a free, family-friendly weekend of events on March 22 and 23, 2025, to mark the new edition of Printemps de la Sculpture. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: bike rides in Paris La Défense
La Défense is taking part in the 2025 edition of Printemps de la Sculpture, with a sports and artistic program to be discovered on March 22, 23, 29 and 30. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: the Orangerie at Château de Sceaux opens to the public
For the new edition of Printemps de la Sculpture, the Château de Sceaux opens the doors of its Orangerie on March 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2025. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: a family trail at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud
Take part in a fun family activity at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, thanks to Printemps de la Sculpture. A special event awaits you on March 22, 2025. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: free tours of the Tour aux figures by Jean Dubuffet
Take advantage of Printemps de la Sculpture to discover all the secrets of the curious Tour aux figures, installed in the park on Ile Saint-Germain. A free event on March 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2025. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: workshop and bike ride at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Meudon
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Meudon offers a range of family activities on March 22 and 30, 2025, to mark the new edition of Printemps de la Sculpture. [Read more]
Printemps de la Sculpture 2025: entertainment at La Seine musicale
In March 2025, head for the Seine musicale to enjoy the free events organized for the new edition of Printemps de la Sculpture. [Read more]
Snoopy style: an unusual free fashion exhibition in the Marais, last few days
Snoopy and the Peanuts family are celebrating their 75th anniversary. To mark the occasion, discover these style icons in an exhibition that's as cute as it is chic, at the Hôtel du Grand Veneur in Paris's Marais district. Please note that the exhibition closes this Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6pm. [Read more]
Magasins Généraux: Valentine Gardiennet's free, zany, offbeat exhibition in Pantin (93)
The Magasins Généraux in Pantin (93) are opening their doors to Valentine Gardiennet for a free exhibition from March 22 to May 18, 2025. With "It Takes a Village", the artist transforms the space into a fantasy village, oscillating between dream and weirdness, for a unique immersion experience. [Read more]
A free exhibition of sports memorabilia from champions in Paris - last day
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr puts sports on show! From March 24 to 26, 2025, visit the 8th arrondissement for a free exhibition featuring 55 legendary pieces, from Messi to Jordan to Djokovic. [Read more]
Christian Krohg: the Musée d'Orsay dedicates an exhibition to the Norwegian painter, our photos
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris honors the works of Christian Krohg. From March 25 to July 27, 2025, the famous Parisian museum is devoting a retrospective to this Norwegian painter, virtually unknown in France, with the exhibition "Christian Krohg. The People of the North". An opportunity to learn more about this Scandinavian artist, particularly gifted at capturing everyday life with realism. [Read more]
Irina Ionesco exhibition at the Rachel Hardouin and La Lison galleries - our photos
From March 25 to May 6, 2025, the Rachel Hardouin and La Lison galleries will be hosting an exhibition dedicated to Irina Ionesco, featuring a selection of photographs and vintage prints never before seen in France. A double artistic event not to be missed. [Read more]
Convoquer les Chimères: our photos of the exhibition combining contemporary and medieval art at the Musée de Cluny
From March 25 to July 20, 2025, the Musée de Cluny in Paris will be hosting "Convoquer les Chimères", an exhibition featuring a dialogue between medieval works and contemporary creations. The works are scattered throughout the permanent collections. [Read more]
Music and the Republic: the free exhibition unveiled at the National Archives
The French National Archives present an original sound exhibition, revealing the links between music and the evolution of the Republic. On view free of charge from March 26 to July 14, 2025. [Read more]
It's not the size that counts III: a free street art exhibition in Paris, our photos
Another third edition of "C'est pas la taille qui compte"! Once again orchestrated by Urban Signature, this exhibition brings together small-format works by some twenty artists, including Jérôme Mesnager, Le CyKlop, Ardif and Matt_tieu. The event takes place in a small gallery in central Paris, from Wednesday March 26 to Sunday March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Bubble Planet: the immersive experience in the realm of bubbles finally bursts in Paris
Oooh the beautiful bu-bubbles ... Bubble Planet, the immersive experience that has already conquered Milan, Los Angeles and Brussels, is finally coming to Paris! From March 27, 2025, head for La Villette in the 19th arrondissement, to plunge into a fantastic spherical realm, and travel to the heart of the bubbles through ten themed rooms, governed by the latest technologies in virtual reality, simulation and optical illusions. [Read more]
Paris Print Fair 2025: the print art fair at the Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers
The Paris Print Fair is back for another edition, from March 27 to 30, 2025. See you at the Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers. [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art unveiled at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in an original, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26 to November 3, 2025. [Read more]
Des Chimères: the mystical exhibition at the Musée Gustave Moreau, our photos
Artist Margaux Laurens-Neel explores Gustave Moreau's unfinished work, offering her own version of Chimères. On view from March 27 to July 7, 2025 at the Musée Gustave Moreau. [Read more]
JEMA 2025: An exhibition of exceptional creations at Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg
The Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is taking advantage of JEMA 2025 to present an exhibition of exceptional creations, from March 27 to June 27. [Read more]
Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos
For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Rêves de Japon: de l'estampe aux mangas, the new exhibition in Rueil-Malmaison, our photos
Lovers of Japanese art have a date in the Hauts-de-Seine! From March 28 to July 6, 2025, the Atelier Grognard in Rueil-Malmaison opens its doors to the exhibition "Rêves de Japon: de l'estampe aux mangas". This is an opportunity to discover over 300 works, including a fine series of original prints by the masters Hokusai, Hiroshige and Utamaro, as well as period objects and original anime drawings! [Read more]
Free exhibition of Johnny Depp's works in a Parisian cabinet of curiosities
Actor-director-painter-singer Johnny Depp invites himself to Deyrolle, the legendary Parisian cabinet of curiosities, for a free exhibition starting March 28, 2025. [Read more]
Works by Osvaldo González and Zhanna Kadyrova at Galleria Continua, our photos
From March 28 to May 28, 2025, Galleria Continua presents two new contemporary artists. On the one hand, discover the surprising compositions of Cuban visual artist Osvaldo González, created from superimposed adhesive tapes. On the other, the committed works of Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova. [Read more]
LEGO exhibition at Château de Breteuil (78): an artistic and fun family outing
On Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30, 2025, the Château de Breteuil is stepping out of its traditional fairy-tale tradition to present an ephemeral LEGO exhibition for young and old alike. [Read more]
Jewelry designs, the secrets of creation: a new exhibition at the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais unveils its rich collection of jewelry drawings, in a new exhibition on view from April 1 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]
Deserts: the scientific exhibition unveiled at the Paris Natural History Museum
The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet, with the "Déserts" exhibition, to be explored from April 2 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
Mark Leckey invites Christelle Oyiri to Lafayette Anticipations for the exhibition As Above So Below
A plunge into Mark Leckey's "emotional theme park"! Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover the British artist's first solo exhibition in Paris, entitled As Above So Below, from April 2 to July 20, 2025. In all, some twenty works and never-before-seen creations are on view, exploring the theme of ecstasy as a state of extreme emotion. We went along for the ride at a press preview... [Read more]
Titans of the seas: free photo exhibition by Ewan Lebourdais at the Musée National de la Marine
The Musée National de la Marine in Paris is hosting Ewan Lebourdais' photo exhibition Titans des mers, from April 2 to May 5, 2025. This 100% free exhibition is dedicated to the ships of the French Navy. We take stock! [Read more]
Minecraft minerals in the real world, at the Musée de Minéralogie des Mines de Paris!
From April 1 to August 29, 2025, the Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris - PSL invites us to plunge into a captivating journey between the virtual world and geological reality, with its unique mini-exhibition "Minerals in Minecraft". [Read more]
Art Paris 2025: the contemporary art fair returns to the Grand Palais in Paris, dates and programme
Art Paris 2025, the major springtime event for modern and contemporary art, awaits us from April 3 to 6, 2025 in the renovated spaces of the Grand Palais. This 27th edition will welcome 170 exhibitors from 25 countries, 34 more than in 2024, confirming the growth of this must-attend event. [Read more]
Treasures saved from Gaza: the history of Gaza exposed through archaeological remains at the IMA
From April 3 to November 2, 2025, the Institut du Monde Arabe is presenting an exceptional collection of masterpieces and archaeological artefacts rescued from disaster in Gaza over the centuries. Discover the archaeological past of the Palestinian enclave! [Read more]
Panoramart: the free exhibition by Aurélien Jeanney, perched atop the Tour Montparnasse
Ready to see Paris from another angle? From April 3 to October 31, 2025, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower Observatory) propels art 210 meters into the sky with Panoramart, an exhibition by illustrator Aurélien Jeanney, featuring 10 trompe-l'œil and anamorphic frescoes that reinvent the capital. [Read more]
Art Shopping 2025: the spring edition of the contemporary art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre
Art Shopping takes place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, from April 4 to 6, 2025, for its spring edition. Discover the program. [Read more]
Exhibition and sale of Hermès, Vuitton, Chanel and YSL luxury bags, jewelry and scarves in Paris
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior ... Fashion's iconic bags and accessories come to the Crédit Municipal de Paris on April 4 and 5, 2025, for a free exhibition before their auction! [Read more]
Matisse and Marguerite, the exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne unveiled
From April 4 to August 24, 2025, "Matisse et Marguerite : Le regard d'un père" at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris invites us to explore the intimate artistic relationship between Henri Matisse and his daughter Marguerite. Through more than 110 previously unpublished works and rare documents, immerse yourself in the creative family universe of this master of modern art. [Read more]
Gabriele Münter, painting without detours: our photos from the exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
From April 4 to August 24, 2025, the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting an exhibition to the German artist Gabriele Münter. Entitled "Gabriele Münter, peindre dans détours" ("Gabriele Münter, painting in detours"), the exhibition invites fans of German Expressionist art to discover some 170 works spanning six decades of creation, including painting, printmaking, photography and embroidery. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
JEMA 2025: free demonstrations of Made in France textile trades at Maison Élysée
This year, Maison Élysée joins the calendar of the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art (JEMA), on April 4 and 5, 2025. For its first participation, the Musée de l'Élysée will be showcasing textile craftsmanship through demonstrations by two exceptional Normandy houses: Saint James and Filt 1860. Two days to forge links with craftsmanship! [Read more]
Philippe Perrot, staging intimacy: a singular exhibition at MAM Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting a poignant exhibition to Philippe Perrot, an atypical figure in French contemporary painting, from April 4 to November 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of intimate narratives, narrative art and dreamlike visions. [Read more]
Oliver Beer, the unusual and free exhibition at the Musée d'art Moderne de Paris
Oliver Beer's contemporary exhibition awaits you at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris: discover a free, immersive exhibition that runs from April 4 to July 13, 2025. More than 3,000 children will reinterpret four of the museum's landmark works in sound and animation. A poetic, collective project to be discovered in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Circulation(s) 2025: date and programme of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre
The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104, from April 5 to June 1, 2025. For the past 15 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris. [Read more]
Street art: sale in aid of Imagine For Margo this Saturday in Paris
Street art artists rally to fight childhood cancer. This Saturday, April 5, 2025, 76 works of urban art will be on display in a bar in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, then put up for sale in aid of the Imagine for Margo association. It's a great way to combine street art and solidarity. [Read more]
Château de Versailles: discover General de Gaulle's apartments in a Trianon wing
After opening the Salle du Congrès and the apartment of the President of the Congress to the public, the Château de Versailles is now unveiling the apartments of General de Gaulle in the Trianon-sous-Bois wing, from April 5, 2025. [Read more]
D*Face, Inti... free collective street art exhibition at Itinerrance gallery, our photos
For its spring exhibition, the Itinerrrance gallery in Paris is inviting a host of international urban artists, including American Shepard Fairey, Chilean Inti, Britons Hush and D*Face and Mexican Saner. Head for the capital's 13th arrondissement, from April 5 to May 31, 2025, to discover some of their works in a free collective event. [Read more]
The Fabric of Enlightenment: the elegant exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau invites you to discover 18th-century fashion and elegance, until October 26, 2025, through an exhibition that reveals the sartorial transformations of an era that was searching for itself, between luxury and the quest for simplicity. [Read more]
Marie-Ange Guilleminot at Abbaye de Maubuisson: our photos from the exhibition
A not-to-be-missed event for art and design lovers... From April 6 to August 31, 2025, Abbaye de Maubuisson will be hosting Marie-Ange Guilleminot's monographic exhibition, "Construis toi-même l'espace où tu vis". A project exploring the modularity of space and the relationship between architecture and the body, in dialogue with Lygia Clark's research. [Read more]
Qu'importe le paysage: the Lucas Arruda exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is devoting a monographic exhibition to Brazilian artist Lucas Arruda, from April 8 to July 20, 2025, to coincide with the Brazil-France 2025 Season. A plunge into his imaginary landscapes and his quest for light, in dialogue with the Impressionists. [Read more]
Eugène Boudin, the father of Impressionism: exhibition unveiled at Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet hosts the exhibition "Eugène Boudin - Le père de l'impressionnisme : une collection particulière" from April 9 to August 31, 2025. An immersion in the work of the French artist, through 80 pieces from prestigious collections. [Read more]
Agnès Varda's Paris: our photos from the exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
Agnès Varda cinéaste... everyone knows, but Agnès Varda photographe? The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to THE filmmaker of the Nouvelle Vague, entitled "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là", from April 9 to August 24, 2025. A tribute to her work, highlighting her close ties with Paris and the courtyard-atelier on rue Daguerre, through photographs, films and previously unseen archives. [Read more]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]
Banlieues Chéries: the exhibition on working-class neighborhoods at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
From April 9 to August 17, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is devoting an exhibition to working-class neighborhoods, entitled Banlieues Chéries. The exhibition explores the many facets of the French suburbs. From the end of the XIXᵉ century to the present day, immerse yourself in the history and imaginations of these territories, between pride, tensions and creativity, through a rich selection of works and documents. [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition, visits the Grande Halle de la Villette by night
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light and sculpture, projections and contemplative installations. Take advantage of nocturnes every Thursday to visit the exhibition in a different way. [Read more]
Dear Melpomène: our photos from the Beaux-Arts de Paris exhibition
When a destroyed statue of the muse Melpomène becomes the subject of a contemporary art exhibition... From April 9 to June 1, 2025, Les Beaux-Arts de Paris will be hosting Dear Melpomene, a transhistorical exhibition questioning classical narratives and representations, through some one hundred previously unseen works. [Read more]
100% L'EXPO 2025: dates and schedule for the free contemporary exhibition at La Villette
100% L'EXPO is a free, not-to-be-missed art festival running from April 10 to May 11, 2025, at the Grande Halle de La Villette. The exhibition brings together a host of young artists just out of school, for an unprecedented discovery of the art of tomorrow. [Read more]
Disney100: we visited the Disney centenary exhibition in Paris
100 years already... Disney invites you to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, entitled Disney100, from April 10 to October 5, 2025. A plunge into 100 years of history and magic! [Read more]
The House of Denmark celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exhibition on the Champs-Élysées
From April 10 to May 2, 2025, don't miss the Maison du Danemark's event exhibition, celebrating the 70th anniversary of this cultural institute on the Champs-Elysées, like a journey through time. [Read more]
Emergences 2025: the biennial arts and crafts show moves to Pantin's Centre National de la Danse
Meet talented artisans and creators at the Emergences biennial, back for an 8th edition, to be discovered from April 10 to 13, 2025 at the Centre National de la Danse de Pantin. An artistic event not to be missed! [Read more]
Quantum Sensation: an exhibition combining art and quantum physics at Maison Poincaré
The Maison Poincaré (the mathematics museum in Paris) invites you to discover its new exhibition, entitled Quantum Sensation, from April 10 to July 26, 2025. An exhibition combining art and quantum physics, for all science lovers. [Read more]
Maisons de plaisance around Paris: the Musée du Domaine royal de Marly exhibition
From the Renaissance onwards, the elite left the city for the countryside, and the Domaine royal de Marly, which was one of these popular residences, illustrates this trend in an exhibition running from April 11 to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
Artificial intelligence: Le Monde selon l'AI, the Jeu de Paume exhibition unveiled
Artificial intelligence as you've never seen it before! The Jeu de Paume presents its exhibition dedicated to generative artificial intelligence, "Le Monde selon l'AI", from April 11 to September 21, 2025. Combining art, photography, cinema, literature and music, this exhibition explores the interactions between creation and new technologies in a critical and experimental approach. [Read more]
Georges Mathieu: our photos from the exhibition at La Monnaie de Paris
The father of Lyrical Abstraction is exhibited at La Monnaie de Paris! The cultural institution hosts a retrospective dedicated to Georges Mathieu, in partnership with the Centre Pompidou, from April 11 to September 7, 2025. A formal and structured exhibition to rediscover the work of this emblematic artist of lyrical abstraction. [Read more]
The Last Coronation: an immersive behind-the-scenes exhibition at Mobilier national
Dive behind the scenes of France's last royal coronation, that of Charles X in 1825, with Mobilier National's immersive, historical exhibition, on view from April 11 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Graffiti x Georges Mathieu: our photos from the exhibition at La Monnaie de Paris
When graffiti meets the world of Abstraction Lyrique... In parallel with the exhibition of works by Georges Mathieu, La Monnaie de Paris invites various street artists to create in situ in an exhibition, Graffiti x Goerges Mathieu, on view from April 11 to September 7, 2025. Artists include Lek & Sowat, JonOne and Nassyo... [Read more]
Megalomelancholia at Carré de Baudouin: an exhibition on space and sensitivity
Le Carré de Baudouin hosts Megalomelancholia, a group exhibition exploring the relationship between space and sensibility, through the works of several contemporary artists, from April 11 to July 19, 2025. [Read more]
Le Petit Prince, l'odyssée immersive: a poetic and colorful journey at the Atelier des Lumières
During spring break, from April 11 to August 31, 2025, immerse yourself in Saint-Exupéry's iconic work, and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince, at the Atelier des Lumières. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Rafael Carneiro exhibition at Espace Molière
To coincide with the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Espace Molière in Paris is hosting the exhibition "De la Fabrique à l'Atelier" from April 11 to May 10, 2025. An immersive retrospective devoted to Rafael Carneiro, a key figure in Brazilian contemporary art, whose paintings blend territory, matter and collective memory. [Read more]
Making an impression: the movie poster exhibition at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, our photos
Movie posters can also be true works of art. Trace the history of these cinema advertisements in the new exhibition at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, from April 11 to September 27, 2025. [Read more]
Easter vacations 2025 at the Musée d'Orsay: family activities, storytelling and workshops
This year's Easter vacations are packed with museum activities: guided tours, workshops, events... there's plenty to keep young and old busy during these two weeks without school, with the Vacances au musée program offered by the Musée d'Orsay. [Read more]
The Cleaning Company: Aurore Guez's new free exhibition
Artist Aurore Guez presents La Société de Nettoyage in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. A visual and sensory immersion into a world where cleanliness becomes an obsession, to be discovered on April 12, 2025. [Read more]
Étampes Expotrain 2025: model railways and historic train rides in Essonne (91)
On April 12 and 13, 2025, ExpoTrain transforms Étampes (Essonne - 91) into the capital of model railroading. On the program? Model railways, model-building enthusiasts and a historic train ride from Les Aubrais to Paris. All aboard for a weekend on the rails! [Read more]
Free exhibition and sale of iconic objects from the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Torches from the torch relay, Paris Games flags, opening ceremony costumes, Phryge ... On the weekend of April 12-13, 2025, the Maison du sport français opens its doors for a free exhibition of over 200 iconic objects that have marked the history of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A last opportunity to admire them before bidding for them at auction on April 13 at 2pm! [Read more]
A free Haute Couture exhibition at a prestigious Paris auction house
Want to admire wonders by Chanel, Dior, Lanvin or Paco Rabanne? The prestigious Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr auction house is opening the doors to a century of Haute Couture with a free, breathtaking exhibition from April 12 to 15, 2025. From 1910 to 2010, rare and iconic pieces are on display, amid satin, pearls and hand-sewn stories. [Read more]
Tarō Okamoto, Japan reinvented: a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
Want to discover one of the great figures of Japanese avant-gardism? Head to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris from Tuesday, April 15 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 to admire the small exhibition devoted to the multidisciplinary Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto. [Read more]
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Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
For the first time, an exhibition looks at the conditions of acquisition of over 3,000 objects collected during a famous ethnographic mission carried out in the 1930s in fifteen African countries. "Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes" is not to be missed at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from April 15 to September 14, 2025. [Read more]
Robert Doisneau - Instants donnés: the photo exhibition unveiled at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol pays tribute to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau with a retrospective photo exhibition, on show from April 17 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
The Blooming of a Heritage: an exhibition of 10 contemporary Japanese artists at Galerie Sato
This spring, Galerie Sato in Paris opens its doors to 10 contemporary Japanese artists in a small group show entitled "The Blooming of a Heritage". Visit us from April 17 to May 3, 2025, to discover this free artistic event combining painting, ceramics and textiles. [Read more]
Marianne(s), a free, committed exhibition in a historic townhouse in Versailles (78)
"Marianne(s)" is an exhibition with a strong message that has taken over a historic townhouse in Versailles. 92 women, including Claudia Tagbo, Caroline Vigneaux, Sylvie Tellier and Enora Malagré, take on the character of Marianne in a series of never-before-seen photographs by Sylvie Castioni. A free, touring exhibition to be previewed from April 17 to 27, 2025. [Read more]
Open-air exhibition of Andrea Roggi's work, Faubourg Saint-Honoré district
Art takes to the skies (and the air) in Paris's 8ᵉ arrondissement with Élan Vital, the outdoor exhibition by Italian artist Andrea Roggi, in partnership with the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Galeries Bartoux. Seven aerial, poetic bronze sculptures take over the public space between Madeleine and Concorde from April 17 to July 12, 2025. [Read more]
NACHTS: free photo exhibition and 30-hour non-stop electro marathon at the FVTVR club
Berlin's underground comes to Paris, at the FVTVR club, from April 18 to 21, 2025. For one weekend, the Cité de la Mode et du Design's temple of electro nights hosts NACHTS, a free photo exhibition and a non-stop 30-hour techno marathon! [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
Earth Day 2025: nature exhibitions to see on Earth Day in Paris
Earth Day takes place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Paris. On this day of awareness-raising, we're taking advantage of the opportunity to discover the exhibitions that put nature and the environmental cause in the spotlight in the capital. [Read more]
The Salis Flying Museum: plunge into the history of aviation in an extraordinary museum.
In Cerny, in the Essonne region of France, immerse yourself in collections that are unique in the world: welcome to the Salis Flying Museum, a must-see for all aviation enthusiasts. [Read more]
Rosinski / Thorgal retrospective: the free exhibition at Daniel Maghen Gallery, our photos
Grzegorz Rosinski, a key figure in European comics and notably the creator of the "Thorgal" series, is being honored this spring in Paris. From April 23 to May 24, 2025, visit the Daniel Maghen gallery to discover the "ROSINSKI / THORGAL [1977 - 2022]" retrospective. This is an opportunity to admire some 300 major works conserved until now by the Polish artist's family, including around a hundred hanging on the gallery walls. [Read more]
Figurabstra: our photos of the exhibition between abstract and figurative art at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
For lovers of abstract and figurative art... Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover the exhibition Figurabstra, from April 24 to June 24, 2025. A group show featuring twelve international artists exploring the dialogue between abstraction, figuration, East and West. Opening on April 24, 2025 from 7 to 10 pm, booking essential! [Read more]
The Climate and Biodiversity Tour: a free scientific exhibition in Bagneux
The traveling science exhibition on the challenges of climate and biodiversity returns to the Paris region, with scientists on hand to help you learn more, from April 25 to 28, 2025, in Bagneux. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Visit Brasil Gallery opens at Espace Wilde
On the occasion of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Visit Brasil Gallery at Espace Wilde invites you on an immersive, artistic journey through Paris, celebrating Brazil's 32 UNESCO World Heritage sites through an interactive, sensory and cultural exhibition, from April 26 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
La résilience du corbeau: free Ainu photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
Want to find out more about Ainu culture? Then head to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris to discover "La résilience du corbeau" (The Resilience of the Raven) from April 29 to July 31, 2025. This small exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Turci takes us straight to Japan's northernmost island to discover the Ainu, the fascinating indigenous people living on the island of Hokkaido! [Read more]
L'écologie des choses: a new exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris
Environmental art invites itself to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris. On view from April 30 to July 26, 2025, the exhibition "L'écologie des choses" (The Ecology of Things) showcases the work of a number of Japanese artists, from different generations, addressing ecological issues from 1970 to the present day. [Read more]
You won't want to miss any of these exhibitions, so make a note of them in your diary. This guide is regularly updated with new programming from the various art venues in Paris and the Paris region. Don't hesitate to return to this page to discover the region's next major cultural events!
Spring in Paris promises to be magnificent! To find out all you need to know about what to do this season, consult our guide.
What to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in spring 2025?
Springtime in Paris marks the return of fine weather to the capital. Here's what's in store for you this spring! Exhibitions, good deals and hot events, here's what's in store for you in Paris this spring! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From March 20, 2025 to June 20, 2025
What to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in spring 2025?
