Major exhibitions in Paris Region in 2026

The Institut du monde arabe invites you to discover Byblos, Lebanon’s jewel and ancient city. The birthplace of the alphabet and legendary Phoenician port, this immersive exhibition traces 7,000 years of history through exceptional archaeological remains, some of which have been recently uncovered and are being displayed for the first time, and cultural treasures. Immerse yourself in the stories of this mythical city, where gods, merchants and artists cross paths. A captivating odyssey to discover a universal heritage that is still alive today. Not to be missed!

Institut du monde arabe, from 24 March to 2 August 2026

The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is dedicating a major retrospective to Lee Miller, surrealist photographer and war reporter. In collaboration with Tate Britain and the Art Institute of Chicago, the exhibition unveils 250 works, both famous and previously unseen, retracing her daring career in fashion, art and journalism. A journey into the world of a free-spirited and visionary artist.

Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, 10 April to 2 August 2026

The Louis Vuitton Foundation celebrates visionary artist Alexander Calder (1898–1976) with an immersive exhibition designed to inspire wonder. Immerse yourself in the poetic world of his mobiles, stabiles and sculptures, where movement and lightness defy gravity. Through major works and new creations, discover how Calder revolutionised modern art by infusing it with magic and freedom. A sensory experience not to be missed, for dreaming with your eyes wide open.

Fondation Louis Vuitton, from 15 April to 16 August 2026

The Philharmonie de Paris presents Video Games & Music, a unique immersive exhibition dedicated to the music of video games. From Pong to League of Legends, over twenty interactive installations trace half a century of sound innovation. Visitors become participants, exploring the links between technology, musical creation and pop culture in a sensory and playful odyssey.

Philharmonie de Paris, from 3 April 2026 to 10 January 2027

Whilst the name Andy Warhol immediately brings to mind the icons of Pop Art, the exhibition Andy Warhol: Line and Image on display at the Musée du Luxembourg invites visitors to take a fresh look at his work. From his first self-portrait, created as a teenager, to the experiments that characterised his later series, drawing emerges as the common thread running through his creative output. Bringing together nearly 150 works and documents, the exhibition reveals an artist in a constant state of exploration, for whom the line, repetition and graphic invention formed the laboratory of images that would fuel his entire body of work.

Musée du Luxembourg, from 16 September 2026 to 10 January 2027

With Cezanne and Us, the Grand Palais explores the enduring legacy of one of the most influential painters in the history of art. Through a dialogue between the works of Paul Cezanne and those of artists who followed in his footsteps, the exhibition reveals how his vision transformed the way we depict the world. A sensitive and illuminating journey, where landscapes, forms and colours continue to resonate far beyond their own era.

Grand Palais, from 23 September 2026 to 17 January 2027

Through this first exhibition organised in France, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris traces more than forty years of work by the American artist Kerry James Marshall, a leading figure in contemporary painting. Bringing together some seventy works, including several never-before-seen pieces, the exhibition explores a monumental body of work in which Black people occupy a central place in the narrative of art history. Drawing on references ranging from 19th-century painting to Afrofuturism, his work opens up a striking dialogue between memory, representation and the imagination.

Museum of Modern Art, from 18 September 2026 to 24 January 2027

Through some forty exceptional paintings and graphic works, the exhibition Éternel Tintoret at the Jacquemart-André Museum sheds light on the visionary genius of one of the great masters of the Venetian Renaissance. The exhibition reveals the dramatic power of his work, his sense of movement and his unique use of light. Spanning monumental scenes and more intimate studies, this retrospective invites visitors to rediscover an artist who constantly pushed the boundaries of painting.

Jacquemart-André Museum, from 11 September 2026 to 24 January 2027

To mark the centenary of Claude Monet’s death, the Musée de l’Orangerie offers a fresh perspective on a body of work that has never ceased to explore the concept of time. Regarded as the iconic figure of Impressionism, the painter was constantly striving to capture the fleeting moment, the shifting light and the rhythm of the seasons. From the Haystacks, Poplars and Cathedrals series to the monumental Water Lilies cycle, the exhibition brings together nearly forty works to explore this fascinating quest.

Musée de l’Orangerie, from 30 September 2026 to 25 January 2027

The Musée d’Orsay celebrates Mary Cassatt, a major figure of Impressionism. This unique exhibition will reveal through nearly 80 works, the career of this American artist, who made Paris her creative home and captured, with unparalleled tenderness, the intimacy of women and children. Through her luminous paintings and bold engravings, you will discover a resolutely modern body of work, straddling tradition and the avant-garde. A journey into the world of a pioneer, not to be missed!

Musée d’Orsay, from 6 October 2026 to 31 January 2027

In Gaget’s Parisian workshops and Bartholdi’s studio, excitement is at its peak. Riveters, metalworkers, engineers and craftsmen are shaping, piece by piece, a work destined to cross the Atlantic. The Lady Liberté exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers reveals this extraordinary collective endeavour, where the genius of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi meets the excellence of industrial craftsmanship. A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Statue of Liberty, combining innovation, ambition and creative energy.

Musée des Arts et Métiers, from 22 September 2026 to 1 August 2027