
What to see in 2025? The most eagerly awaited exhibitions in Paris museums in the New Year
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As the year draws to a close, it's time to take stock: it's been a year rich in discoveries and emotions! The museums, galleries, monuments and art venues of Paris and theÎle-de-France
region have spoiled us with exceptional events and exhibitions that have made us dream. The good news is that the coming year promises to be just as beautiful.
Theyear 2025 alsoholds many surprises and great events for all art lovers in Paris. We took a closer look at the programming of Parisian museums, and we weren't disappointed! Journeys,
retrospectives, immersive exhibitions, history, painting, photography, sculpture... There's something for everyone.
Has your curiosity been piqued? Here's a sneak preview of all the exhibitions and events we'll soon be able to enjoy.
Harold Feinstein, The Wheel of Wonders: the exhibition on an eternal New Yorker at Maison DoisneauMaison Doisneau pays tribute to Harold Feinstein, the American photographer who immortalized
a certain face of 20th-century America. From March 7 to June 1, 2025, come and discover the exhibition La roue des merveilles. [Read more]
L'art est dans la rue at the Musée d'Orsay, the exhibition on the golden age of posters in Paris - photosThe Musée d'Orsay presents the exhibition "L'art est dans la rue", from March 18 to
July 6, 2025, dedicated to the spectacular rise of the illustrated poster in Paris during the second half of the XIXᵉ century. This unprecedented retrospective brings together around 230
works, offering an immersion into the visual world of the city at this pivotal period. Discover poster masters ranging from Bonnard and Toulouse-Lautrec to Mucha and Grasset. [Read more]
Paris noir: an exhibition spotlighting black artists in France at the Centre PompidouThe Centre Pompidou pays tribute to black artists from the 1950s to 2000, with the exhibition "Paris
noir", on view from March 19 to June 30, 2025. [Read more]
Artemisia, heroine of art: our photos of the "Caravaggesque" exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-AndréA plunge into the work of one of the most internationally renowned women painters of her
time... The Musée Jacquemart-André invites us to (re)discover the works of the celebrated painter Artemisia Gentileschi, through a retrospective exhibition presented from March 19 to August
3, 2025. From her beginnings with her father to her Caravaggesque inspirations, a look back at the life of a painter of unrivalled originality, both in terms of her career and her identity.
[Read more]
Wes Anderson: our photos from the event exhibition at the CinémathèqueHe's one of the most popular directors of recent years... Wes Anderson, the filmmaker behind The Grand Budapest Hotel,
The French Dispatch and Moonrise Kingdom, has been given a retrospective at the Cinémathèque française, running from March 19 to July 27, 2025. We were at the press preview, and tell you all
about it! [Read more]
FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' free group show at Galerie Perrotin - final daysPharrell 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]
Matisse and Marguerite, the exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne unveiledFrom 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]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis VuittonThe 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]
Agnès Varda's Paris: our photos from the exhibition at the Musée CarnavaletAgnès 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]
An exhibition on the Mamluks at the Musée du LouvreThe Musée du Louvre is devoting an exhibition to the Mamluk Sultanate, entitled "Mamlouks, 1250-1517", from April 30 to July 28, 2025.
Through 260 works from international collections, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this medieval empire that left its mark on Near Eastern art and culture. [Read more]
Worth, the birth of Haute Couture: a new fashion exhibition on the couturier at the Petit PalaisCharles Frederick Worth, the "father of haute couture", takes up residence at the Petit
Palais! From May 7 to September 7, 2025, the museum pays tribute to the man who metamorphosed the art of fashion with a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition. A wonderful opportunity to
(re)discover the timeless legacy of this visionary couturier who made Parisian elegance shine on a global scale. [Read more]
Clubbing: our photos of the exhibition in nightclub mode at the Grand Palais ImmersifLike a desire to dance on the dancefloor! The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover its
exhibition on the history of clubs and nightclubs, entitled Clubbing, from May 13 to September 21, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of
club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues. [Read more]
Une passion chinoise, the fascinating exhibition unveiled at the Musée du Louvre - photos"Une passion chinoise, la collection de monsieur Thiers", the exhibition unveiled to us at the Musée
du Louvre from May 14 to August 25, 2025, features more than 170 Chinese works from the collections of Adolphe Thiers. Installed on the Napoleon mezzanine, this retrospective highlights the
richness of Chinese art from the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries, between porcelains, prints and imperial treasures. [Read more]
The Berlin Wall, a divided world: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, our photosA global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28
long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents an original, well-documented
exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 14 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Jeju, the Korean island of a thousand secrets at the Korean Cultural CenterSponsored - When it comes to South Korea, you're bound to know Seoul. From May 22 to September 6, 2025, thanks to
the Korean Cultural Center's major exhibition, you can also discover Jeju Island and its famous haenyeo divers, emblematic figures of a maritime culture listed as intangible cultural
heritage by UNESCO. Jeju, an island of memories, legends, resistance and raw beauty. Free admission. [Read more]
Genius and majesty: Louis XIV by Le Bernin: the exhibition at the Château de VersaillesDiscover Louis XIV through the works of Bernini, with a new exhibition at the Château de Versailles
from June 3 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Marie-Laure de Decker: the photojournalist reveals herself in a retrospective at the MEP - our photosThe Maison Européenne de la Photographie is devoting a major exhibition to Marie-Laure de
Decker, the great photojournalist of the 20th century. The retrospective runs from June 4 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Art Brut exhibition at the Grand PalaisThe Grand Palais hosts the exhibition "Art Brut: Dans l'intimité d'une collection" from June 6 to September 21, 2025. A journey to the heart of works
from the Bruno Decharme donation to the Centre Pompidou. [Read more]
Euphoria, art is in the air: the inflatable exhibition in the heart of the Grand Palais - our photosA new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, after
its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. [Read more]
Ernesto Neto weaves a new free monumental installation at the Grand Palais, our photosArtist Ernesto Neto invades the Grand Palais with his colorful, dreamlike installation "Nosso Barco
Tambor Terra", on view free of charge from June 6 to July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Zoo Art Show: the huge ephemeral street art museum at Paris La Défense, our photosDiscover 4,000 m² of street art on four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense.
This is what awaits you with the opening of the Zoo Art Show, described as the immersive museum of urban art. For the occasion, works by over 500 artists can be admired on site. Find out
more about the Zoo Art Show at Paris La Défense, open to the general public from June 7, 2025. [Read more]
The Cleopatra Mystery: the intriguing exhibition on Egypt's most famous queen at the IMAShe is a mythical figure of ancient history: discover the secrets of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, with
the exhibition "Le mystère Cléopâtre", presented at the Institut du Monde Arabe from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Dinos Alive: the immersive dinosaur experience comes to Paris this summerWhat if Jurassic Park came to Paris? From June 14, 2025, plunge into the world of dinosaurs at Porte de Versailles,
with an immersive experience combining virtual reality, life-size dinos and fun areas for the whole family. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: a new exhibition at the Grand PalaisDuring its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou plans to take over several venues in Paris and
elsewhere, including the Grand Palais. It is here, in this fully restored space in the heart of the capital, that the Centre Pompidou will be showcasing artists Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean
Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, who was the first director of Beaubourg, in a never-before-seen exhibition. [Read more]
Paul Poiret: the exhibition on the couturier and perfumer at the Musée des Arts DécoratifsFrom June 25, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents an exhibition on Paul
Poiret, the 20th-century figure of Parisian haute couture who freed women from corsets. [Read more]
Rick Owens: the fashion exhibition dedicated to the designer arrives this summer at the Palais GallieraRick Owens takes over the Palais Galliera from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with a
shock retrospective exhibition that extends beyond the museum walls. Over 100 silhouettes, never-before-seen archives and works of art reveal the raw, iconoclastic universe of the master of
the underground and fallen elegance. Join us this summer for an immersive dive into fashion as rebellion! [Read more]
The seven celestial senses: an exhibition spanning the ages at Hôtel de la MarineContemporary and ancient art meet at the Hôtel de la Marine, in a never-before-seen exhibition. Discover "The
Seven Celestial Senses" from June 28 to October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Georges de la Tour: French painter honored in exhibition at Musée Jacquemart-AndréDiscover the painter Georges de la Tour, French heir to Caravaggio, in a retrospective exhibition at the
Musée Jacquemart-André from September 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
The Moonwalkers: A journey with Tom Hanks: the next immersive show at Atelier des LumièresIn September 2025, Atelier des Lumières presents "The Moonwalkers: A journey with Tom Hanks", an
immersive Lightroom creation. [Read more]
Exhibition "Sargent, the Parisian years (1874-1884)" at the Musée d'OrsayFrom September 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay offers a unique insight into the early Parisian years
of John Singer Sargent, one of the most talented American painters of his time. Featuring more than 90 works, some never before shown in France, the exhibition explores the meteoric rise of
this major artist. [Read more]
Amazonia at the musée du quai Branly: the exhibition at the heart of indigenous culturesAs part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac presents Amazonie,
an original exhibition featuring indigenous voices, contemporary art, cosmology and ancestral knowledge, from September 30, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Minimal: when art goes to the essential, discover the Bourse de Commerce exhibitionThe Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... At least on the surface. Discover
"Minimal", the exhibition presented from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Centenary of the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition: a historic return to the Musée des Arts DécoratifsThe Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the centenary of the 1925 Exposition
Internationale des Arts Décoratifs with the reopening of its Art Deco collections on October 21, 2025, followed by a dedicated temporary exhibition on view until March 29, 2026. A
fascinating dive into the masterpieces of this iconic period in Paris. [Read more]
Mangas at the Musée Guimet, the exhibition that takes us into the world of Japanese comicsMangas is the name of an exhibition that should appeal to fans and the curious alike. From November
19, 2025 to March 9, 2026, the Musée Guimet in Paris offers a fascinating immersion into the world of Japanese comics, through a rich and original three-part tour. [Read more]
Dynastic jewels: a brilliant exhibition at Hôtel de la MarineThe Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are collaborating to bring us a new exhibition that's sure to blow our
minds. From November 27, 2025 to April 6, 2026, don't miss "Joyaux dynastiques" at the Hôtel de la Marine. [Read more]
The good news is that you don't have to choose: you can see all these exhibitions over and over again! A wonderful year awaits us in the museums of Paris.
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