10 exhibitions you absolutely must discover in December 2024 in Paris and Île-de-France

The period of Christmas in Paris makes our city magical. The snow covers the roof of the museums et monuments and we finally have time to enjoy a multitude ofexpositions approaching the Christmas vacation ! In December 2024, Paris and Île-de-France reveal to us belles expositions which animate galleries and museums.

From contemporary photography to classic masterpieces, including immersive installations and anticipated retrospectives, art and culture lovers will find what they’re looking for to end the year in style. This month, the Parisian art scene offers itself in all its forms, exploring varied themes and celebrating internationally renowned artists and emerging talents. We take you to discover the 10 unmissable exhibitions this end of year, between spectacular installations, thematic visits and heritage treasures which brighten up the Ile-de-France winter.

We’re not going to tell you, there are always a lot of things to do and see in Paris, so to help you in your decision-making, discover our selection for this month of December 2024! There is something for everyone! So don’t hesitate, grab your tickets now so you don’t miss anything! Some exhibitions among the essential book several weeks in advance!

We let you discover the arty events that will fill your days and weekends with December 2024. And good news, this article is updated regularly as we discover more! So don’t hesitate to come back regularly for more cultural outings !

10 unmissable exhibitions for the month of December 2024:

The Saga of the Department Stores, the exhibition at the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine is revealed
At the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, a fantastic exhibition on the fascinating history of Parisian department stores, from 1850 to the present day, is revealed. From November 6, 2024 to April 6, 2025, everywhere like us discovering their histories, their architectures and their developments since the Second Empire. [Lire la suite]

Pixels at the Grand Palais Immersif: our photos from the exhibition which combines digital art and AI
The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover Pixels, the first major Parisian exhibition dedicated to the artist Miguel Chevalier, from November 5, 2024 to April 6, 2025. Come explore an immersive and interactive journey where digital art and artificial intelligence come together. encounter within a unique sensory experience. [Lire la suite]

Nadia Leger. An avant-garde woman: the retrospective exhibition to see at the Maillol museum, our photos
The little-known and fascinating life of Nadia Khodossievitch-Léger can be discovered during a unique exhibition to be seen in Paris, entitled “Nadia Léger. An avant-garde woman”. Not to be missed at the Maillol Museum from November 8, 2024 to March 23, 2025, this first major retrospective, mixing art and history, looks back on the incredible journey of this artist, at the same time painter, magazine editor, resistance fighter and communist activist. [Lire la suite]

Modigliani/Zadkine, an interrupted friendship: the cross-exhibition at the Zadkine museum
The Zadkine Museum explores the relationship between two exceptional artists: discover the Modigliani/Zadkine exhibition, a friendship interrupted, from November 14, 2024 to March 30, 2025. [Lire la suite]

The Great Expedition: the exhibition between art and science at Centquatre-Paris
The CentQuatre-Paris and the TARA Océan foundation take us to discover the ocean and its riches, in a unique exhibition to be seen from November 16, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Lire la suite]

Fashion in Models: the exhibition of photos from the 1920s-1930s at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris
On the occasion of Paris Photo, the Museum of Decorative Arts unveils the exhibition “Fashion in Models. Photographs from the 1920s-1930s”, from November 6, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Much more than fashion shots, these photographs were in reality formidable weapons against counterfeiting at a time when Haute Couture was booming. [Lire la suite]

Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe: the retrospective exhibition at the Louvre Museum is revealed
The Louvre Museum is honoring an unjustly forgotten painter: from November 13, 2024 to February 17, 2025, come and discover the exhibition Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe. [Lire la suite]

Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition around the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in homage to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come discover the works of this artist full of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025. [Lire la suite]

Miscellaneous facts, the mysterious contemporary exhibition to explore at MAC-VAL
Immerse yourself in the dark twists and turns of news stories, with the original and mysterious MAC-VAL exhibition, to be discovered from November 15, 2024 to April 14, 2025. [Lire la suite]

Tang China, a cosmopolitan dynasty: the exotic exhibition at the Guimet museum
The Guimet museum takes us to the China of the Tang empire, to discover its rich capital, Chang’an. A trip to take from November 20, 2024 to March 3, 2025. [Lire la suite]

Have a wonderful month of December in Parisian museums!