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Exhibitions in Paris in Exhibitions in Paris in April 2026

In April, Paris is in full season: more than 70 exhibitions on view, from "Renoir" at Orsay to "Marilyn Monroe," "Lee Miller," and "Calder" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

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April is one of the richest months of the year: more than 70 exhibitions are on view in Paris. The headliners are dazzling, with "Renoir and Love" at the Musée d'Orsay, "Marilyn Monroe" at the Cinémathèque française, "Lee Miller" at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, and "Calder: Dreaming in Balance" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Spring is the perfect season to pair a major exhibition with a stroll through the city. With so much on offer, it pays to be selective: start with the must-sees below, then explore by theme, discipline, or audience to discover lesser-known gems. Be sure to book your time slots to avoid the wait.

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  • 127 exhibitions open during this month.
  • The most recurring themes are history and history.
  • The most visible formats are exposition.
Renoir and Love. Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)
Renoir and Love. Joyful Modernity (1865-1885) Musée d'Orsay
Michelangelo, Rodin: Living Bodies
Michelangelo, Rodin: Living Bodies Musée du Louvre
Calder: Dreaming in Balance
Calder: Dreaming in Balance Foundation Louis Vuitton

Not to miss in Exhibitions in Paris in April 2026

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Renoir and Love. Joyful Modernity (1865-1885) The Musée d'Orsay revisits Auguste Renoir's scenes of modern life through the question of love, of the couple and of joyful sociability in the Paris of the years 1865-1885. Michelangelo, Rodin: Living Bodies Organized in five sections — Two Mythical Artists; Nature and Antiquity: Reinventing the Model; Non finito; Body and Soul; Energy and Life — the exhibition brings together marbles, bronzes,... Calder: Dreaming in Balance Buy your ticket to the Fondation Louis Vuitton and enjoy premium access to the celebrated gallery designed by Frank Gehry. Bernard Arnault, the man behind the Fondation Louis Vuitton,... Lee Miller If you have made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have probably enjoyed a sweeping view over the Musée d'Art Moderne (MAM Paris) at the Palais de Tokyo. Take a break from the bustle...

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