Mark your calendars! Exhibitions and cultural events in Paris in March 2026

March in Paris is not only the month when the light becomes softer on the banks of the Seine, it’s also the time when the capital is transformed into a veritable cultural showcase. Museums, foundations and exhibition spaces open their doors to masterful retrospectives, thematic explorations of fashion and beauty, and daring artistic universes that invite contemplation and wonder.

From Baroque classicism to the modernity of street art, from immersive cinema to the subtleties of K-Beauty, each event offers a unique and refined sensory experience. Mars 2026 in Paris is a journey where art, creativity and emotion meet, where each visit becomes a discovery to be savored slowly. Whether you’re a painting enthusiast, a fashion aficionado, an avid film buff or curious in search of new experiences, the capital offers a program that’s both demanding and inspiring, perfect for reinventing yourself through culture.

Renoir retrospective at the Musée d’Orsay

From March 17 to July 19, 2026, the Musée d’Orsay presents the retrospective Renoir et l’Amour, a captivating plunge into the world ofAuguste Renoir. Conceived in collaboration with London’s National Gallery and Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, this exhibition highlights the subtlety and tenderness in Renoir’s portraits and scenes of daily life. Visitors discover how Renoir transforms light and color into tangible emotions, offering a fresh look at his masterpieces. The exhibition combines rigor and sensitivity, inviting visitors to a unique sensory and aesthetic experience. Each canvas tells a story of love, beauty and technical mastery, making this retrospective a must-see for art lovers and those curious about the capital.

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📍 Location: Musée d’Orsay, 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris
Find out more: www.musee-orsay.fr – March 17 – July 19 2026

Matisse 1941-1954 at the Grand Palais

From March 24 to July 26, 2026, the Grand Palais presents Matisse 1941-1954, a tribute to the master’s last creative years. This intense period reveals a daring Matisse, exploring color and form with an overwhelming freedom. The scenography highlights large formats and iconic cut-outs, offering an immersive journey into the artist’s artistic maturity. Each work illustrates the resilience and inventiveness of a painter capable of reinventing his art despite the constraints of his time. The exhibition combines beauty and emotion, and is a must-see for anyone wishing to understand the evolution of a twentieth-century genius in all its power and elegance. Read more

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📍 Location: Grand Palais, 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Find out more: www.grandpalais.fr – March 24 – July 26, 2026

Henri Rousseau, the Ambition of Painting at the Musée de l’Orangerie

From March 25 to July 20, 2026, the Musée de l’Orangerie spotlights Henri “Le Douanier” Rousseau, master of naive painting, with the exhibition Henri Rousseau, l’Ambition de la Peinture. The exhibition explores his lush jungles, enigmatic portraits and poetic urban scenes. Each work reveals a technical rigor hidden behind an apparent naiveté, captivating visitors and inviting them on a journey into an imaginary world. The immersive scenography allows visitors to immerse themselves in his singular universe, offering a joyful, contemplative and inspiring experience. A must-see for all art enthusiasts wishing to discover Rousseau’s creative and poetic force in an intimate and elegant setting.

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📍 Location: Musée de l’Orangerie, Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
Find out more: www.musee-orangerie.fr – March 25 – July 20, 2026

Baroque splendors at the Musée Jacquemart-André

From March 26 to August 2, 2026, the Musée Jacquemart-André unveils Splendours of the Baroque, a plunge into the Hispanic art of the Golden Age. Some forty exceptional paintings, by masters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Zurbarán, illuminate the museum’s halls thanks to the support of the Hispanic Society of America. Each canvas reveals the richness of color, the play of light and the sense of detail typical of Baroque Spain. The scenography allows visitors to contemplate the virtuosity of the artists while discovering the religious narratives, portraits and historical scenes of the period. The exhibition blends historical rigor and artistic emotion, offering an immersive experience that transports visitors into a sumptuous and captivating universe. A must-see for classical art lovers and the curious in search of refinement and beauty in Paris.

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📍 Location: Musée Jacquemart-André, 158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris
Further information: www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com – March 26 – August 2, 2026

Women in the mirror at the Musée Cognacq-Jay

From March 25 to September 20, 2026, Musée Cognacq-Jay explores art and fashion in the Age of Enlightenment with the exhibition Femmes en miroir, apparences et imaginaires. Visitors will discover textiles, paintings and drawings that tell the story of how fashion influenced the place of women and the mores of the time. The exhibition highlights the interplay between appearance and identity, showing how clothing became a vector of social and artistic expression. Each room features a refined scenography in which textile detail is combined with artistic finesse. The experience invites us to contemplate the aesthetic richness and cultural complexity of the 18th century, offering a fresh look at the relationship between art, society and femininity.

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📍 Location: Musée Cognacq-Jay, 8 Rue Elzévir, 75003 Paris
Find out more: www.parismusees.paris.fr – March 25 – September 20, 2026

Fashion in the 18th century at the Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera invites visitors on a journey back in time with Fashion in the 18th century, fantasized heritage, an exhibition exploring the evolution of 18th-century fabrics, cuts and accessories. From March 25 to September 20, 2026, the museum highlights the way fashion influences society and the perception of femininity, with an elegant staging that brings together historic costumes and objets d’art. Each piece tells a story, blending refinement, aestheticism and social symbolism. Visitors discover the influence of fashion on culture and social practices, in a majestic and luminous setting, true to the Palais Galliera’s reputation as a mecca for textile creation and heritage in Paris.

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📍 Location: Palais Galliera, 10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 Paris
Find out more: www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr – March 25 – September 20, 2026

Africa Fashion at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac

From March 31 to July 12, 2026, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac explores the richness of African fashion, both traditional and contemporary, with the exhibition Africa Fashion. The exhibition invites visitors to discover clothing, fabrics and accessories as vectors of cultural and artistic expression. The exhibition highlights the creativity, innovation and identity of African designers, showing how fashion becomes a universal language. Visitors are immersed in a dialogue between heritage and modernity, where the beauty and significance of the outfits reveal the history and society of different African countries. The experience is at once educational, aesthetic and inspiring, offering a fresh look at how fashion reflects and transforms cultures.

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📍 Location: Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, 37 Quai Branly, 75007 Paris
For more information: www.quaibranly.fr – March 31 – July 12, 2026

K-Beauty at the Musée Guimet

From March 18 to July 6, 2026, the Musée Guimet plunges into the world of Korean beauty with the K-Beauty exhibition. Visitors discover beauty rituals, products and practices, analyzed from different perspectives: cultural, historical and contemporary. The exhibition reveals how cosmetics and skincare are intimately linked to Korean culture, style and social norms. Each space features objects, visuals and interactive installations, offering an immersive and elegant experience. This plunge into Asian beauty and style allows visitors to understand the global influence of K-Beauty and be inspired by its innovative techniques and aesthetics, while enjoying a journey designed to stimulate all the senses.

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📍 Location: Musée Guimet, 6 Place d’Iéna, 75116 Paris
Further information: www.guimet.fr – March 18 – July 6, 2026

The invisible worksite at the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

From March 20 to October 31, 2026, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé offers a fascinating immersion into the world of Jean-Jacques Annaud, master of French cinema. The exhibition Le chantier invisible lifts the veil on his iconic films, presenting spectacular sets, storyboards, costumes and posters. Treasures such as the dress from L’Amant and models from Notre-Dame brûle reveal the meticulousness and ingenuity behind each shot. The immersive scenography allows visitors to understand the technical and creative complexity that transforms a screenplay into a visual masterpiece. Each space highlights the interplay between art, technology and storytelling, offering an experience that is both educational and captivating. It’s a must-see for cinephiles and anyone who likes to lose themselves in the secrets of prestige cinema.

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📍 Location: Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, 73 Avenue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris
For more information: www.fondation-jeromeseydoux-pathe.com – March 20 – October 31, 2026

Urban Art Fair 2026 at Carreau du Temple

From March 19 to 22, 2026, the Carreau du Temple will host the first international fair dedicated tourban art, theUrban Art Fair. This event highlights the creativity and diversity of an artistic movement in full effervescence, with works of street art, graffiti, installations and performances. Visitors can meet the artists, discover unique pieces and understand the richness of an art that is taking over the city and public spaces. The fair offers an immersive experience where colors, textures and messages respond to each other, transforming every corner into an open-air gallery. Contemporary art lovers will find the exhibition a source of inspiration and wonder, with the opportunity to acquire new works and talk to emblematic figures in the field. The event celebrates the vitality and innovation of urban art, in a dynamic and elegant setting.

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📍 Location: Carreau du Temple, 2 Rue Perrée, 75003 Paris
Find out more: www.urbanartfair.com – March 19 – March 22, 2026

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