10 family-friendly cultural outings in Paris and Île-de-France this summer
Beaux Arts magazine has selected ten cultural events for families to enjoy in Paris and Île-de-France during the summer break from July to September 2026. Notable events include the 'Jardin d'été' at the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, celebrating its 20th anniversary with free workshops from July 4 to August 2. The Philharmonie de Paris will host 'Danse Harmonie' by Dominique Dalcan starting July 4. Families can explore photographer Madeleine de Sinéty at Jeu de Paume on July 18, September 5, and September 26. Other highlights are the 'Brin de Culture' program for ages 6–18 in Hauts-de-Seine (July 6–24), 'Mains d'avenir' workshops at Galerie du 19M (until July 19), and the 'Nuit des étoiles' at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget on August 8.
Key facts
- Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac celebrates 20th anniversary with 'Jardin d'été' from July 4 to August 2, 2026.
- Philharmonie de Paris hosts interactive musical hopscotch 'Danse Harmonie' by Dominique Dalcan from July 4.
- Jeu de Paume offers family visits 'Rendez-vous avec les images' focusing on Madeleine de Sinéty on July 18, September 5 and 26.
- Hauts-de-Seine runs free 'Brin de Culture' program for ages 6–18 from July 6 to 24, 2026.
- Galerie du 19M presents 'Mains d'avenir' workshops on fashion crafts until July 19, 2026.
- 'Jardins ouverts en Île-de-France' features nearly 200 sites from June 27 to August 30, 2026.
- MansA (Maison des mondes africains) hosts free summer activities from July 1, closing with a costume parade on July 31.
- Hangar Y in Meudon offers workshop 'Sens dessus, dessous' inspired by Subodh Gupta and displays Rodin's 'La Défense' until August 30.
- 'Partir en livre' children's book festival runs June 17–July 19, 2026, with over 800 events in Île-de-France.
- Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget holds 'Nuit des étoiles' on August 8, 2026, ahead of a partial solar eclipse on August 12.
Entities
Artists
- Dominique Dalcan
- Madeleine de Sinéty
- Subodh Gupta
- Ilona Mikneviciute
- Auguste Rodin
- Laure Grandbesançon
- Emmanuel Guibert
- Grégoire Albisetti
Institutions
- Beaux Arts
- Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac
- Philharmonie de Paris
- Cité de la musique - Philharmonie de Paris
- Jeu de Paume
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Galerie du 19M
- 19M
- Atelier Montex
- Paloma
- Lemarié
- Région Île-de-France
- MansA - Maison des mondes africains
- Hangar Y
- Musée Rodin
- Centre national du livre (CNL)
- Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
- Aéroport Paris-Le Bourget
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Île-de-France
- Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Branly, 75007 Paris
- Philharmonie de Paris, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
- Jeu de Paume, 1 place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Parc départemental de l'île Saint-Germain, Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Musée Albert-Kahn
- Seine musicale de Boulogne-Billancourt
- 19M, 2 Place Skanderbeg, 75019 Paris
- Butte Pinson
- Grand-Voyeux
- Meudon
- Verneuil
- MansA, 26 Rue Jacques Louvel-Tessier, 75010 Paris
- Hangar Y, Avenue de Trivaux, 92360 Meudon
- Forêt de Meudon
- Le Bourget
- Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, 93350 Le Bourget