Are you an art and culture lover who sometimes misses out on exhibitions to see in the pink city? For seasoned exhibition-goers, we’ve come up with a list of art and cultural events you won’t want to miss this year. Follow the guide and discover the must-see exhibitions of 2025 in Toulouse.
Mickalene Thomas: All About Love ” exhibition– Musée des Abattoirs, Toulouse – until November 9, 2025
Mickalene Thomas © Francois Dischinger, 2023
In Toulouse, the exhibition “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” takes over Les Abattoirs from June 13 to November 9, offering a flamboyant retrospective devoted to this major figure in American contemporary art. More than twenty years of committed creation can be discovered through paintings, collages, photographs and installations that celebrate the power and beauty of black women, in an immersive and colorful scenography. Inspired by the essay by feminist bell hooks, the exhibition turns love into a political and collective act, between homage, introspection and rewriting the codes of art history. An unmissable opportunity to explore the luxurious and audacious universe of Mickalene Thomas, where each work radiates emancipation, femininity and creativity.
📍76, Allées Charles de Fitte – 31300 Toulouse
“Henri-Georges Adam. Un moderne révélé” – Musée des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy – Until January 18, 2026
Attention modern art lovers: don’t miss this eventful exhibition dedicated to Henri-Georges Adam, a major artist of the 40s and 60s. Until January 2026, discover this leading sculptor, engraver and tapestry cartonnier, whose work was hailed by Picasso and Sartre! The discovery is organized around a hundred works from the artist’s studio, divided between the Musée des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy, the Chapelle de La Grave and other emblematic sites in the Ville Rose, offering a varied cultural visit. It’s the perfect opportunity to restore this adopted Toulouse artist to his rightful place in art history!
📍13 Rue de la Pleau, 31000 Toulouse
“DOMESTICATE ME IF YOU CAN! – Toulouse Museum – October 17, 2025 to July 5, 2026
Looking for an original outing in Toulouse? The Muséum offers you a stunning exhibition. Dive into the 10,000-year history of animal and plant domestication. Discover how humans have transformed living things, from wolves to dogs and cereal grasses. This exhibition of national interest also examines the impact of our practices on biodiversity. It’s an entertaining and scientific immersion not to be missed in the Ville Rose.
📍35, Allées Jules Guesde – 31000 Toulouse
“Like sheep? – at Quai Des Savoirs – until November 02, 2025
With the exhibition “Comme des moutons?“, the Quai des Savoirs takes you on a fascinating journey to the heart of human crowds. From January 31 to November 2, 2025, immerse yourself in an immersive, participatory journey that deconstructs preconceived ideas about this often misunderstood social phenomenon. Somewhere between science and culture, this colorful and joyful exhibition will help you discover the mysteries of collective behavior, from mass movements to digital interactions. So, are you ready to melt into the crowd to better understand it?
📍39, Allées Jules Guesde – 31000 Toulouse
The “Air France, une histoire d’élégance” exhibition at L’Envol des Pionniers – until January 04, 2026
Embark on a journey back in time at L’Envol des Pionniers, where the exhibition “Air France, a history of elegance” transports you into the refined world of the French airline. Discover how the Ville Rose played a crucial role in the birth of Air France, through a fascinating collection of 170 original objects, from haute couture uniforms to models of legendary aircraft. This immersive 300 m² exhibition invites you to relive the evolution of the French art of travel since 1933, skilfully blending aeronautical heritage and timeless glamour.
📍 6 Rue Jacqueline Auriol – 31400 Toulouse