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Exhibitions in Paris in Exhibitions in Paris in January 2026

In January, Paris eases into the new year: around fifteen exhibitions on view, from Guillermo Kuitca at the Picasso Museum to Parisian Faces at the Musée Carnavalet.

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January is a quiet month, but an ideal one for enjoying the museums without the crowds. Around fifteen exhibitions remain on view in Paris, including "Guillermo Kuitca: Chapel" at the Musée national Picasso-Paris and "Parisian Faces" at the Musée Carnavalet. For families, "Cats and Dogs" at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie remains a sure hit.

The start of the year also brings the season's first openings. It's the perfect time to book early and plan a cozy indoor outing, pairing a proven favorite with something new. Browse the month's highlights below, then filter by theme, format, or audience to find the exhibition that's right for you.

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Good to know

  • 26 exhibitions open during this month.
  • The most recurring themes are history and science.
  • The most visible formats are exposition.
Flops?!
Flops?! Musée des Arts et Métiers
Mummies
Mummies Musée de l'Homme
Parisian Faces
Parisian Faces Musée Carnavalet

Not to miss in Exhibitions in Paris in January 2026

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Flops?! Here is a creative idea: enjoy Parisian culture without the tourist crowds! Discover the Musée des Arts et Métiers, one of the city's hidden gems. You will feel as if you have stepped into... Mummies Mummies offers a wide-ranging perspective on mummification, between the history of practices, the sciences of the body and contemporary questions surrounding the preservation of human... Parisian Faces At the Musée Carnavalet, Parisian Faces explores the figures who animate the capital through a selection of contemporary works drawn largely from the museum's collections. guillermo-kuitca-chapelle-musée-national-picasso-paris-2024-10-15 To spot in Exhibitions in Paris in January 2026, an exhibition to notice in this monthly selection.

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