Every month brings its share of novelties. In the museums and art galleries of Paris and the Île-de-France region, there’s an exciting new program to discover in November 2024.
There are over a hundred museums in Paris, and several thousand art galleries, foundations and cultural spaces. These numbers make our heads spin: how can we keep abreast of the capital’s cultural and artistic news? How can we keep abreast of important events, unmissable exhibitions and must-see tours? And that’s not counting the major museums in the Paris region!
Don’t despair, we’re here to guide you. Looking for the best art outings in the region? Want to know what’s on at the moment? Then you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re a regular reader of Sortiraparis. com, you’ll already be familiar with our various selections of exhibitions currently on view in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We have selections by theme, by month, by season… And this guide to the exhibitions opening this month!
Beneath these lines, you’ll find everything that’s new in museums and art galleries in the Paris region in November 2024. Take a look at the exhibitions opening in the next few days.
Nocturne Pop Forever: a creative and musical evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton offers an original and festive evening around the exhibition Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…, with a special nocturne on November 1, 2024. [Read more]
Extraordinary workshops: immersive experiences in the world of Monet, Gaudi or Van Gogh
Hangar Y invites you to plunge into the world of Monet, Van Gogh and Gaudi with immersive virtual reality experiences, from November 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Photo Days 2024: the contemporary photo festival celebrates its 5th edition in Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 2 to 30, 2024, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, November 2, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday November 2, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Photo Doc. 2024, the documentary photography event at the Hôtel de l’Industrie
The Hôtel de l’Industrie invites you to come and discover the new edition of the international Photo Doc. fair, from November 4 to 7, 2024. It’s the must-attend event for documentary photography enthusiasts. [Read more]
Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition on the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in tribute to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come and discover the works of this artist of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025. [Read more]
Exhibition on the Grands Magasins Parisiens at the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
At the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, a fantastic exhibition on the fascinating history of Parisian department stores is taking shape. From November 6, 2024 to April 6, 2025, you can learn more about their architecture and evolution since the Second Empire. [Read more]
The Analog Chronicles: a free exhibition of silver photos at Studio Harcourt
Immerse yourself in the vacation photos of five renowned photographers, who have used five iconic silver cameras to create the new 99 Cameras Museum exhibition at Studio Harcourt, from November 6, 2024 to February 15, 2025. [Read more]
La Mode en Modèles: the 1920-1930 photo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
On the occasion of Paris Photo, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unveils the exhibition “La Mode en Modèles. Photographs from the 1920s-1930s”, from November 6, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Much more than just fashion clichés, these photographs were formidable weapons against counterfeiting at a time when Haute Couture was booming. [Read more]
Tokyo, birth of a modern city: the temporary exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
The Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a new temporary exhibition from November 6, 2024 to February 1, 2025. Entitled “Tokyo, Birth of a Modern City”, the installation features a series of prints from the first half of the 20th century, as well as posters, photographs, fashion accessories, maps and decorative objects. [Read more]
Pixels: the exhibition combining digital art and artificial intelligence at the Grand Palais Immersif
The Grand Palais Immersif in Paris welcomes Pixels, the first major Parisian exhibition dedicated to artist Miguel Chevalier. From November 5, 2024 to April 6, 2025, come and explore an immersive, interactive journey where digital art and artificial intelligence meet in a sensory experience. [Read more]
Ordinary World: the exhibition that turns news into art at the Korean Cultural Center
Contemporary artists turn the disasters and bad news of the day into works of art, with the exhibition Ordinary World, on view free of charge at the Korean Cultural Center from November 7, 2024 to February 8, 2025. [Read more]
François Chifflart, l’insoumis: the exhibition on the master of black and white at the Maison de Victor Hugo
The Maison de Victor Hugo pays tribute to an admirer of the writer, and above all to a great master of painting. Get to know François Chifflart through an original exhibition presented from November 7, 2024 to March 23, 2025. [Read more]
Every life is a story: the XXL exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
From November 8, 2024 to February 9, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée will be hosting a gigantic exhibition in all its rooms. Don’t miss “Every Life is a Story”. [Read more]
Relive the Liberation of 1944: an immersive exhibition at the Musée de l’Armée
The Musée de l’Armée offers a unique immersive experience, plunging us into the heart of history. Discover the exhibition “Relive the Liberation of 1944” from November 8 to December 18, 2024. [Read more]
“Nadia Léger. Une femme d’avant-garde”: an exhibition at the Musée Maillol
The little-known life of Nadia Khodossievitch-Léger can be discovered at a new exhibition in Paris, entitled “Nadia Léger. Une femme d’avant-garde”. Not to be missed at the Musée Maillol from November 8, 2024 to March 23, 2025, this retrospective, combining art and history, looks back at the fascinating career of this artist, painter, magazine publisher, Resistance fighter and Communist activist. [Read more]
Iconic 80, 90, 00’s Festival: an immersive experience at the Carreau du Temple in Paris
This autumn, the Carreau du Temple in Paris invites you to take a leap back in time by immersing yourself in three iconic decades of pop culture. Join us from Sunday November 10 to Sunday December 1, 2024 in the 3rd arrondissement of the capital for the first edition of the “Iconic 80, 90, 00’s Festival”. On the program? Immersive exhibition, karaoke, arcade terminals, roller rink and food court! [Read more]
Wayang Kulit: the shadow theater exhibition from Java and Bali at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris plunges us into traditional Indonesian culture with the exhibition “Wayang Kulit, shadow theater from Java and Bali”. On view from Tuesday November 12, 2024 to Sunday March 23, 2025, this installation introduces us to ‘wayang kulit’ shadow theater, described as a performance art form, and considered both popular and timeless. [Read more]
Jeu de Paume inaugurates its new art house cinema this autumn
The Jeu de Paume, an artistic center dedicated to photography, launches into the 7th art! The institution unveils its new cinema on November 12, 2024. [Read more]
Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe: the Musée du Louvre retrospective exhibition
The Musée du Louvre honors an unjustly forgotten painter: from November 13, 2024 to February 17, 2025, discover Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe. [Read more]
Première(s) fois: a free photo exhibition on Japan by Olympic athlete Enzo Lefort
As well as being an Olympic athlete, Enzo Lefort is also passionate about photography. He recalls his family trip to Japan with emotion in a photo exhibition at Fisheye Gallery, from November 13 to 23, 2024. [Read more]
Christofle: Une Brillante Histoire, the goldsmith’s house’s sublime exhibition at MAD Paris
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is preparing to light up your autumn with the exhibition “Christofle: A Brilliant History”, from November 14, 2024 to April 20, 2025. Discover how this legendary house has reinvented the art of goldsmithing since the 1830s, through 100 dazzling pieces – from cutlery to jewelry to contemporary art – deployed in a magical immersive scenography. [Read more]
World Unseen: a free photo exhibition accessible to the visually impaired at La Villette
A surprising and inclusive experience awaits us at the Grande Halle de la Villette, from November 14 to 19, 2024: discover World Unseen, a free photo exhibition accessible to the general public… And for the visually impaired and blind! [Read more]
Modigliani/Zadkine, an interrupted friendship: the cross-over exhibition at the Musée Zadkine
The Musée Zadkine explores the relationship between two exceptional artists: discover the exhibition Modigliani/Zadkine, une amitié interrompue, from November 14, 2024 to March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Big collection competition: show off your treasures and try to win a prize! – registration
Calling all object enthusiasts: the Collector’s Competition is back for a second year! Organized by the Revue Profane and the Galerie du 19M (gallery of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel), you have until October 13, 2024 to apply and try to win one of the 4 exceptional prizes up for grabs. Dare to reveal your treasures to the world! [Read more]
Faits divers, the mysterious contemporary exhibition to explore at MAC-VAL
Dive into the darker side of the news with MAC-VAL’s original and mysterious exhibition, on view from November 15, 2024 to April 14, 2025. [Read more]
50 years since the discovery of the Lucy skeleton: scientific workshops at the Musée de l’Homme
Fifty years ago, Lucy’s skeleton was discovered – an incredible day for paleoanthropology. On November 16 and 17, 2024, the Musée de l’Homme welcomes you to workshops, shows and conferences on the australopithecus. [Read more]
The Great Expedition: the art and science exhibition at Centquatre-Paris
Le Centquatre-Paris and the TARA Océan foundation take us on a voyage of discovery of the ocean and its riches, in a groundbreaking exhibition on view from November 16, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
The free street-art festival at the Poste du Louvre returns for 2024!
Alert friends, the Poste du Louvre in Paris is once again hosting a giant free urban art festival from November 16 to 24, 2024. Over 1,500 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, more than fifteen artists will be letting loose with paintings, sculptures and live performances. Jo Di Bona, Ardif, Astro, Kaldea and Jérôme Mesnager will be on hand… [Read more]
Making stones speak, the exhibition on Notre-Dame’s medieval sculptures at the Musée de Cluny
To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Musée du Moyen-Âge is presenting an exhibition based on its sculpted decor and the stones recovered, providing an opportunity to imagine the monument in medieval times, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Lost (marital) illusions: the exhibition on marriage at the Maison de Balzac
From November 20, 2024 to March 30, 2025, the Maison de Balzac’s new exhibition explores the theme of marriage and its disillusionment in the 19th century, through the work of the writer and Balzac’s contemporaries. [Read more]
Tang China, a cosmopolitan dynasty: the Musée Guimet’s exotic exhibition
The Musée Guimet takes us back to the China of the Tang Empire, to discover its rich capital, Chang’an. From November 20, 2024 to March 3, 2025. [Read more]
Un Abécédaire Littéraire Parisien, d’Aragon à Zola: the Roger-Viollet gallery photo exhibition
Galerie Roger-Viollet plunges us into literary Paris with an original photo exhibition on view from November 21, 2024 to February 1, 2025. [Read more]
Paris, capital of the pearl: free jewelry exhibition at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
From the origins of the pearl to its use in jewelry, L’École des Arts Joailliers’ new free exhibition tells the story of this pearly splendor in the heart of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, from November 21, 2024 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]
FAB Paris, the art fair celebrating creativity, returns to Paris at the Grand Palais
Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale (FAB Paris) returns to the capital for a promising third edition at the Grand Palais from November 22 to 27, 2024. An opportunity to discover over a hundred exhibitors in the art world in a prestigious venue. [Read more]
Boards to be solidaire 2024: when street artists get involved with Secours Populaire
Another fourth edition of the “Boards to be solidaire” event. This exhibition-auction, organized by Secours Populaire Île-de-France and Urban Signature, features over 100 longboards customized by street artists in aid of Secours Populaire. Don’t miss it from Tuesday November 26 to Thursday November 28, 2024, at Agnès b. in the 10th arrondissement, Paris. [Read more]
Migrations, a human odyssey: the exhibition-event at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris
At the Musée de l’Homme, an exhibition-event awaits Parisians of all ages from November 27, 2024 to June 8, 2025. Migrations, a human odyssey traces the past, present and future of the migratory flows that shape humanity. [Read more]
Bijoux de scène de l’Opéra de Paris: an exhibition of marvellous jewellery at the Palais Garnier
The Opéra national de Paris raises the curtain on a dazzling exhibition! From November 28 to March 28, 2025, the Bibliothèque-musée du Palais Garnier will be exhibiting the stage jewels that illuminate its shows. Between pomp and trompe l’œil, these sparkling jewels reveal their secrets and transport visitors to the heart of the history and magic of stagecraft. The exhibition is available as part of a visit to the Palais Garnier. [Read more]
Elles, les élèves de Jean-Jacques Henner: a women’s exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner focuses on women artists, with the exhibition “Elles, les élèves de Jean-Jacques Henner”, on view from November 28, 2024 to April 28, 2025. [Read more]
Open house at the Père Lachaise 2024 studios: come and meet Parisian artists!
Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Portes ouvertes des ateliers du Père-Lachaise, which await us for artistic visits on November 30 and December 1, 2024. This is your chance to discover local painters, sculptors and photographers, who will be revealing their work and expertise! [Read more]
Here’s something to fill your diary for the next few days! You’ve got some great outings in store for you this month in and around Paris. Have you also taken a look at all the exhibitions that end in November 2024?
Exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region ending in November 2024
Alert: many exhibitions are coming to an end this month! Are you sure you’ve covered all the exhibitions you wanted to see? To make sure you don’t miss a thing and organize your outings in the best possible way, take a look at our guide to the exhibitions that are living out their final days in November 2024. [Read more]