Paris never lacks imagination when it comes to temporary exhibitions... but did you know that some treasures are accessible year-roundaway from the hustle and bustle of the seasons?
In mythical museums as well as more confidential venues, these permanent exhibitions tell the story of art, science, literature... and of our humanity.
Here is our selection of not-to-be-missed permanent exhibitions in Paris - a timeless journey to the heart of culture.
The Louvre - A journey through art history
The world's largest museum the world's largest museum. Its permanent collections cover 5,000 years of creationfrom Mesopotamia to the Italian Renaissance.
A must-see: The Mona Lisa, The Venus de Milo, The Raft of the Medusa, The Victory of Samothrace...
Each wing is an exhibition in itself. Plan several visits if you really want to explore this labyrinth of art and history.
Musée d'Orsay - The temple of the Impressionists
Housed in a former Belle Époque railway station, the Musée d'Orsay offers a luminous permanent exhibitionbetween Impressionism and Modernism.
Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, CĂ©zanne... The greatest names of the 19th century are in dialogue through their masterpieces.
A must-have for anyone wanting to understand the evolution of modern painting.
Center Pompidou - 20th-century art in motion
A colorful vessel in the heart of Beaubourg, the Centre Pompidou houses Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art..
From Picasso to Duchamp, from Kandinsky to Frida Kahlo, the permanent exhibition of the Musée national d'art moderne is a fascinating plunge into the creation of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Le Palais de la DĂ©couverte - Science for all
Currently undergoing renovation (scheduled to reopen in 2025), this mecca of scientific culture offers some of its interactive exhibits at Les Étincellesin the 15th arrondissement.
Astronomy, mathematics, neuroscience... A fun and accessible event for all generations.
Le Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle - Evolution in majesty
In the spectacular Great Gallery of Evolutiongiraffes, elephants and naturalized whales parade through a theatrical setting.
A stone's throw away: the Galerie de Paleontologywith its giant skeletons, or the Mineralogyfilled with rare gems.
A place where young and old can reconnect with their childhood sense of wonder.
The Pinault Collection at the Bourse de Commerce - Contemporary art in majesty
A former corn exchange converted into a temple to contemporary artthe Bourse de Commerce houses part of the Pinault collection.
While the works vary, some permanent installations, such as those by Tadao Ando or Bertrand Lavierstructure the space with strength and minimalism.
The House of Victor Hugo - In the intimacy of a giant
Place des Vosges, this house museum transports visitors into the world of a man with a thousand lives.
Furniture, handwritten letters, portraits, sketches... everything here tells the story of the poet, the playwright, the committed visionary.
