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Must-See Autumn Exhibitions in Paris Region

From major exhibitions to more confidential discoveries, explore the richness of the cultural programme in Paris and its region, spanning heritage, contemporary creation and new perspectives on the world.
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Each new season heralds a fresh wave of cultural discoveries in Paris and the Île-de-France region. From major exhibitions in iconic museums and monuments to more contemporary offerings in foundations, art centres and galleries, the region unveils a rich and eclectic programme. Painting, photography, fashion, design, heritage, history or contemporary art… Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of modern art or simply curious to discover something new, this selection – updated throughout the season – guides you through the highlights of the current art scene.

Artwork du jeu Rayman Legends Ubisoft
Until 10/01/2027
Video Games & Music
Art & culture Events
An interactive sound odyssey at the Philharmonie de Paris, from 3 April 2026 to 10 January 2027, exploring the musical evolution of video games through more than twenty immersive installations. When sound turns into play!
Portrait d'une drag-queen de la série Ladies and Gentlemen Iris Mugrabi Collection
Until 10/01/2027
'Andy Warhol, la ligne et l’image'
Art & culture Events
Behind the Pop Art icon lies an indefatigable draftsman. With the exhibition Andy Warhol. The Line and the Image, the Musée du Luxembourg highlights the essential role of drawing in the artist’s work, from his early beginnings to his final series.
Paul Cezanne, Fruits, serviette et boite à lait, vers 1880, huile sur toile
Until 17/01/2027
Cezanne and Us
Art & culture Events
A major exhibition at the Grand Palais exploring the vibrant legacy of Paul Cezanne, revealing how his visionary work has continued to inspire artists, movements and contemporary perspectives. Not to be missed in Paris this autumn 2026.
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Nièvre 2009
From 07/10/2026 to 18/01/2027
Remember Me
Art & culture Events
To mark the bicentenary of the invention of photography, the Bourse de Commerce is bringing together more than 70 artists and hundreds of works from the Pinault Collection in a sensory journey through the history and memory of images.
Foujita dans son atelier, vers 1925, Paris, fonds Roger-Viollet
Until 24/01/2027
The Fabric of the Artist: From Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay
Art & culture Events
At the Bourdelle Museum, an exhibition explores the role of clothing in artistic creation. From Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay, fabrics, costumes and appearances reveal a different history of art one that is intimate, sensitive and, at times, daring.
Tableau de Kerry James Marshall - Past Times
Until 24/01/2027
Kerry James Marshall. The Histories
Art & culture Events
The first exhibition in France dedicated to the American artist Kerry James Marshall, this exceptional retrospective brings together 70 works including eight never-before-seen pieces and traces more than forty years of his creative career at the Musée…
Édouard Manet, Copie de l'Autoportrait du Tintoret, 1854
Until 24/01/2027
The Eternal Tintoretto
Art & culture Events
From 11 September 2026 to 24 January 2027, the exhibition Eternal Tintoretto at the Musée Jacquemart-André reveals the full extent of the Venetian master’s modernity. Through light, movement and narrative power, rediscover a body of work that transcends…
Un tableau des Nymphéas de Claude Monet entre 1914 et 1926
From 30/09/2026 to 25/01/2027
Monet, Painting Time
Art & culture Events
To mark the centenary of Monet's death, the Musée de l'Orangerie is unveiling Monet and Time, an exceptional exhibition that explores how the Impressionist master captured the moment, light and duration through his iconic series.
Pierre Petit (1832–1909) View of the Gaget, Gauthier & Cie workshops, production of the plaster model of the left hand , between 1881 and 1884, albumen print, H. 19.5; W. 25.7 cm Colmar, Bartholdi Museum, 2P14/034. Donated by Jeanne Émilie Bartholdi, 1907
Until 31/01/2027
Auguste Bartholdi. Liberty enlightening the world
Art & culture Events
At the Musée d’Orsay, an exhibition traces the life and career of Auguste Bartholdi and reveals the artistic, technical and human story behind the Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most famous symbols.
Tableau de Monet Vallée de la Creuse effet du soir 1889
Until 31/01/2027
Histoires de paysages. De Monet à Hockney (1893-2026)
Art & culture Events
To mark the centenary of Claude Monet’s death, the Musée Marmottan Monet traces two centuries of landscape art, from Impressionism to David Hockney’s contemporary explorations.
Belle Jardinière, Trois costumes d’amazone, vers 1890
Until 14/02/2027
A Wardrobe of One’s Own: Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century
Art & culture Events
The new exhibition at the Palais Galliera, running from 26 September 2026 to 14 September 2027, explores how certain women in the 19th century used clothing to assert their freedom, their identity and their place in society.
Affiche Artistes au Muséum
Until 07/03/2027
Artists at the Museum
Art & culture Events
Over 300 works, four centuries of history and a single common thread: a fascination with living things. The exhibition Artists at the Museum reveals how artists and scientists have, together, shaped our view of nature.
Photographie de l’équipe de conservation à l’occasion de la réouverture du musée de la Mode et du Textile 1997
From 30/09/2026 to 04/04/2027
LOOK ! 40 ans de mode au musée
Art & culture Events
From 30 September 2026 to 4 April 2027, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Musée des Arts de la Mode through 40 iconic outfits. An immersive experience showcasing craftsmanship, artistic trades and a living heritage.
Exposition Lady Liberté au musée des Arts et Métiers
Until 01/08/2027
Lady Liberté
Art & culture Events
Created in Parisian workshops before being shipped to New York, the Statue of Liberty is revealed in a whole new light. This immersive exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers plunges you into the heart of an extraordinary human, technical and artistic…
Tissu fleuri brodé
Until 18/10/2026
Weaving, embroidering, embellishing. The Crafts and Trades of Fashion
Art & culture Events
A poetic exploration of the exceptional craftsmanship that has shaped fashion from the 18th century to the present day. On display from 13 December 2025 to 18 October 2026 at the Palais Galliera.
Le Thé, vers 1880 Huile sur toile, 64,8 × 92,1 cm Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, Fonds M. Theresa B. Hopkins
From 06/10/2026 to 31/01/2027
Mary Cassatt - The Choice of Independence
Art & culture Events
From 6 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, the Musée d'Orsay will celebrate Mary Cassatt on the centenary of her death. A retrospective of 80 works will trace the daring career of this American pioneer of Impressionism in France.

Last chance to see

Some exhibitions are in their final weeks. This is an opportunity to explore these artistic, historical or scientific exhibitions before they close.

Exposition Gianni Versace
Until 31/10/2026
Gianni Versace Retrospective
Art & culture Events
From 5 June, the Maillol Museum will host the first major French retrospective dedicated to Gianni Versace. A spectacular journey into the flamboyant world of the Italian designer, in the heart of Paris, the fashion capital of the world.

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