Paris museums open on Sunday

On November 1st, several museums in Paris remain open despite the date falling on a Sunday, offering visitors a range of exhibitions across various art forms. The public holiday does not bring an extended weekend, but it coincides with the start of several major exhibitions in the city.

Pinault Collection's photography exhibition

The Bourse de Commerce, home to the Pinault Collection, is showcasing a photography exhibition for the bicentenary of photography, running from October 7, 2026, to January 18, 2027. The exhibition highlights the history and evolution of the medium over two centuries.

Ibrahim Mahama exhibition at Cartier Foundation

The foundation Cartier is presenting an exhibition of the work of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, alongside nine associated artists, from October 22, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The exhibition explores themes of labor, materiality, and cultural identity through contemporary art.

Zurbarán retrospective at the Louvre

The Louvre is hosting a retrospective on Francisco de Zurbarán, a Spanish Baroque painter, from October 7, 2026, to January 25, 2027. The exhibition will feature over 100 works, including religious and still-life paintings.

Fashion exhibition at Musée des Arts décoratifs

The Musée des Arts décoratifs is showcasing 40 years of fashion, from September 30, 2026, to April 4, 2027. The exhibition traces the evolution of fashion design and its influence on culture and society.

Georges Kars exhibition in 3rd arrondissement

In the 3rd arrondissement, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme is exhibiting the work of Georges Kars, from October 15, 2026, to March 14, 2027. The exhibition focuses on the artist's contributions to Jewish visual culture in the 20th century.

Kurt Schwitters at Musée Picasso

The Musée Picasso is showcasing the work of Kurt Schwitters, a German-Dutch artist associated with the Dada and Bauhaus movements, from October 6, 2026, to February 7, 2027. The exhibition includes collages, sculptures, and other experimental works.

Swedish Institute exhibition

The Swedish Institute is presenting an exhibition of Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli, from October 20, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The exhibition highlights the two artists’ contributions to modern art and their connections to Sweden.

Henri-Cartier Bresson foundation exhibition

The foundation Henri-Cartier Bresson is featuring photographs of feminist struggles by Martine Franck, from October 21, 2026, to March 7, 2027. The exhibition explores the role of photography in documenting social and political movements.

Lionel Sabatté at Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature is exhibiting works by Lionel Sabatté, from October 15, 2026, to March 21, 2027. The exhibition includes paintings and drawings that reflect the artist’s connection to nature and the rural landscape.

Jacques Villeglé at Musée Carnavalet

The Musée Carnavalet is highlighting the work of Jacques Villeglé, a French artist known for his torn posters, from October 14, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The exhibition showcases his contributions to the décollage movement.

Irving Penn exhibition at Maison européenne de la photographie

In the 4th arrondissement, the Maison européenne de la photographie is showcasing the work of Irving Penn, from September 30, 2026, to January 17, 2027. The exhibition includes photographs that span his career and highlight his influence on modern photography.

Yu Nishimura at Lafayette Anticipations

Lafayette Anticipations is presenting the work of Yu Nishimura, from October 21, 2026, to January 3, 2027. The exhibition explores the artist’s use of light, space, and material in contemporary installations.

Cultural internationalism exhibition at Cité internationale des arts

The Cité internationale des arts is hosting a collective exhibition on cultural internationalism, from October 8, 2026, to January 16, 2027. The exhibition brings together artists from different countries to explore themes of global exchange and collaboration.

Dame à la licorne at Musée de Cluny

In the 5th arrondissement, the Musée de Cluny is displaying the famous tapestry of the Dame à la licorne, a medieval textile that depicts a noblewoman with a unicorn. The tapestry is one of the most renowned examples of medieval art.

Muséum d'Histoire naturelle's anniversary exhibition

The Muséum d'Histoire naturelle is celebrating its 400th anniversary with an exhibition, from September 23, 2026, to March 7, 2027. The exhibition highlights the museum's history and its contributions to the study of natural sciences.

Andy Warhol exhibition at Musée du Luxembourg

In the 6th arrondissement, the Musée du Luxembourg is presenting an exhibition on Andy Warhol's drawn work, from September 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The exhibition includes sketches, drawings, and other works that reflect Warhol’s artistic process.

Eugène-Delacroix's animal depictions

The Musée Eugène-Delacroix is showcasing the romantic painter's depictions of horses and other animals. The exhibition highlights Delacroix's fascination with nature and his ability to capture movement and emotion in his subjects.