Exhibitions in Paris in January 2027
Ultimate Guide to Must-See Exhibitions

Join us for a unique multimedia experience in the legendary Invalides Dome. AURA INVALIDES combines orchestral music, video mapping, and light games to enhance the architecture of this iconic monument. Discover this immersive show in the evening and let yourself be transported through an extraordinary adventure, rediscovering the exceptional heritage of the Invalides Dome.

Explore the universe with the Space Mission exhibition at the City of Science. Experience an immersive adventure in space, discover space technologies, and learn about lunar missions. Perfect for all ages!

Dive into Picasso’s creative universe at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. "The Collection" presents, over three floors, masterpieces tracing his multiple styles and inspirations. This permanent exhibition offers an immersive and evolving journey, ideal for families, art lovers, and curious visitors eager to discover the artist’s unique legacy.

For its 15th anniversary, the Centre Pompidou-Metz occupies the entire museum with Endless Sunday, Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection. Designed with Maurizio Cattelan, the exhibition reveals rare works from the Centre Pompidou collection and explores the “Sunday” as a suspended time, oscillating between leisure, social critique, and artistic freedom.

The exhibition Heritage in Resistance – From Timbuktu to Odessa explores how conflicts threaten world heritage and how communities, researchers, and institutions act to protect it. Through images, testimonies, and reconstructions, it reveals the destruction, resistance, and rebuilding of sites that embody the memory and identity of peoples.

Discover “Monet, Painting Time”, an exceptional exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie dedicated to Claude Monet’s explorations of light, seasons, and fleeting moments. Through a selection of major works, immerse yourself in the world of the Impressionist master and explore his unique vision of time.

Discover the fascinating world of Vija Celmins through an exhibition where drawings, paintings and prints reveal the vastness of oceans, starry skies and silent landscapes. In dialogue with Monet's Water Lilies, this immersive journey invites you to slow down, observe and experience a contemplative artistic experience of remarkable intensity.

Discover the world of Auguste Bartholdi through an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Explore his artistic journey, the technical challenges, and the fascinating history of this work, which has become a global symbol of freedom. An unmissable cultural experience at the Musée d’Orsay for visitors of all ages.

Discover Mary Cassatt, The Independent, an exhibition dedicated to one of the great figures of Impressionism. Explore a journey tracing her artistic evolution, her innovative perspective on everyday life, and her influence between Europe and the United States. Book your tickets to immerse yourself in the heart of her exceptional work.

The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents the exhibition “Gustave Fayet, Collector – Creator: Icons of Modern Art,” a unique showcase dedicated to a major yet little-known figure of modern art. Discover his perspective as a visionary collector and his talent as a creator through works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Redon, alongside his own artistic creations.

Discover Open Space #19: Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. This immersive exhibition presents the poetic world of the Saudi artist through videos, drawings, photographs, and sculptures—a unique contemporary experience that weaves together memory, nature, imagined narratives, and cultural traditions.

Discover the “Eternal Tintoretto” exhibition at the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of one of the great masters of the Venetian Renaissance. Through an exceptional selection of works, explore his innovative style, expressive power, and lasting influence on the history of painting.

The Great Ages invites you to explore the many facets of aging through a journey combining photography, science, and anthropology. Discover how age shapes individuals, societies, and our future through a captivating exhibition that offers a sensitive and insightful perspective on human longevity.

An immersive journey 66 million years back in time, at the Bordeaux submarine base. See more

In the vast basins of the former Bordeaux submarine base, the exhibition Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs takes you 66 million years back in time. Projected life-size on the walls and on the water, the Tyrannosaurus, velociraptors, pterosaurs and mosasaurs come to life before your eyes: hunting scenes, family life, prehistoric landscapes. Inspired by the Apple TV documentary series Prehistoric Planet, the experience features French narration by Gérard Lanvin and music by Hans Zimmer.

VenueBassins des Lumières, submarine base, Bordeaux DaysOn certain days only, alternating with another exhibition: check the calendar DurationAbout 1h to 1h30 Price€16 per person, free for children under 6

Discover the world of Henri Cartier-Bresson through more than 200 photographs brought together at the Caumont-Centre d’Art. From his early works to his European travels, this exhibition reveals his perspective on societies, cultures and the upheavals of the 20th century. A captivating immersion into the work of an essential master of photography.

Ibrahim Mahama's first Paris exhibition, spanning the entire Fondation Cartier building. See more

For his first exhibition in Paris, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama takes over the entire new Fondation Cartier building on Place du Palais-Royal. Known for his monumental installations made from salvaged materials and jute sacks, he revisits the political and social utopias of the African independence era of the 1950s and 1960s. At the heart of the exhibition are Parliament of Ghosts, a parliament of Ashanti stools you can sit on, and Things Fall Apart, a former Ghanaian bottle factory rebuilt with its original materials. Nine artists and collectives join him, including photographer James Barnor.

TicketOpen and skip-the-line: valid on the day of your choice throughout the exhibition Dates22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 VenueFondation Cartier, 2 place du Palais-Royal, Paris 1st ClosedMondays Price€18 per person

Discover « I Spend My Life Painting » at the Musée d’Orsay, an exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet. Through five works that have been studied or restored, along with several letters, immerse yourself in his artistic world, his research into light and landscapes, and the choices that shaped his pictorial work.

From October 20, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay hosts Jenny Holzer with "J’ai vu" (I Saw). The artist transforms the museum’s spaces using light-based texts, projections, works on metal, and stone sculptures. It is a contemporary experience that fosters a dialogue between archives, history, architecture, and the d’Orsay collections.

Discover Animalia – Bestiary from The Al Thani Collection, a fascinating exhibition bringing together rare works inspired by the animal world. Across different cultures and eras, explore the place of animals in art, myths, and beliefs. A unique cultural experience at the heart of the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris.

Immerse yourself in the world of Jean-Paul Belmondo through the "Belmondo, le Magnifique" exhibition at the Cinémathèque Française. Discover his extraordinary journey, iconic roles, style, stunts, and the many facets of his career. It is a must-see cultural experience that allows you to relive the story of a major figure in French cinema.

Dive into the fascinating history of the Statue of Liberty with this immersive experience at the Musée d’Orsay. Thanks to virtual reality, discover Bartholdi’s dream, the stages involved in creating the monument, and its incredible journey from Paris to New York, in an experience combining history, art, and technology.