In 2026, you won’t be bored. The cultural calendar promises to be very busy: paintings, free immersive installations, photos… You’ll be amazed! Discover our selection of the most beautiful exhibitions to note in your diary this year.
All About Love by Mickalene Thomas at the Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, American artist Mickalene Thomas transforms the nave into a veritable ode to love with All About Love. Flamboyant colors, sparkling rhinestones, and monumental collages compose a universe that is as glamorous as it is deeply political, where portraits of Black women radiate power and sensuality. Inspired by Bell Hooks’ book All About Love: New Visions, the exhibition celebrates love in all its forms—romantic, familial, communal—while questioning representations of desire and beauty in art history. It’s a vibrant immersion into pop aesthetics, references to the 1970s, and a resolutely feel-good energy that makes the Grand Palais’ heart beat faster.
Dates: until April 5, 2026
Location: Grand Palais
Renoir and Love at the Musée d’Orsay
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This year, the Musée d’Orsay will celebrate its 40th anniversary! To mark the occasion, visitors can look forward to a rich program of events, including concerts, exhibitions, and shows. Among the most eagerly awaited events is a sublime exhibition on Auguste Renoir and his vision of love. Between colorful guinguettes and bustling Parisian boulevards, the painter enjoyed depicting the joy and tenderness of life through his major works. The exhibition will be open from March 17 to July 19, 2026.
Dates: March 17 to July 19, 2026
Location: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris
Unicorns at the Cluny Museum
These magnificent mythical creatures have captured the imagination of humans since the Middle Ages. Discover all the secrets of the unicorn through history, art, and different eras. A fascinating epic not to be missed this year.
Dates: March 13 to July 22, 2026
Location: 28 rue Du Sommerard, 75005 Paris
Matisse at the Grand Palais
Discover the final years of modern painter Henri Matisse’s career through more than 200 works on display: paintings, drawings, gouaches, textiles, stained glass, and more. A multifaceted artist, Matisse enjoyed exploring other art forms from 1941 to 1954.
Location: Grand Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris
Dates: March 24 to July 26, 2026
Lee Miller at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris
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This huge retrospective traces the exceptional career of one of the greatest photographers of her time: Lee Miller. From fashion to war reporting, you will discover nearly 250 prints, some of which have never been seen before… An exhibition to be discovered until August 2 in Paris!
Location: 11 av Prés Wilson, 75116 Paris
Dates: April 10 to August 2, 2026
Michelangelo, Rodin at the Louvre Museum
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For the new year,the world’s largest museum is comparing two visions of sculpture, those of two great artists: Michelangelo and Rodin. You will see how the influence of one irrevocably inspired certain works and themes addressed by the other. A wonderful exhibition to discover from April to June. More information and skip-the-line tickets here.
Location: 75001 Paris
Dates: April 15 to June 2, 2026
Marilyn Monroe: 100 years! At the Cinémathèque de Paris
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Actress, icon, muse, and inspiration, Marilyn Monroe has too often been reduced to the image of a sex symbol, overshadowing her talent for comedy. Through this incredible exhibition, you will discover the full extent of her skills and the finesse of her acting through her cult roles!
Location: 51 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris
Dates: April 8 to July 26, 2026