Are you a fan of art and culture but sometimes miss out on must-see exhibitions in the “Pink City”? For seasoned exhibition-goers, we’re unveiling the list of artistic and cultural events you absolutely must not miss this year. Follow our guide and discover the must-see exhibitions of 2026 in Toulouse.
Dive into the heart of a spectacular prehistoric journey where science, play, and technology bring more than 40 dinosaurs to life. Among the immersive exhibitions currently on view in Toulouse, Dinos Alive brings dinosaurs back to life through more than 40 animatronic specimens, projections, and interactive displays. The tour, designed for families and curious adults, takes visitors through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in about 45 to 75 minutes.
Pikachu and his friends are coming to the Cité de l’Espace starting October 2, 2026!
Starting October 2, 2026, the Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse will host a brand-new “Pokémon x ESA” exhibition blending science with the Pokémon universe, perfect for the whole family to enjoy through spring 2027. A pop-up shop will offer exclusive merchandise (plush toys, figurines, patches, and keychains).
Nearly 200 works by Joan Miró on display at Les Abattoirs starting October 3, 2026.
Les Abattoirs in Toulouse presents the exhibition “Joan Miró: Protest,” featuring nearly 200 works tracing the artist’s political and collaborative journey, opening on October 3, 2026. A free opening lecture will take place on the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“Minerals: Much More Than Just Rocks” at the Toulouse Museum
The Toulouse Museum takes you on a fascinating journey to the Earth’s core and to the far reaches of space with “Minerals: Much More Than Just Rocks.” Along the way, nearly 290 specimens reveal their colors, secrets, and roles in the history of our planet, human evolution, and our daily lives. Featuring crystals, meteorites, space exploration, the ocean floor, and precious objects, this exhibition in Toulouse offers a fun and surprising exploration of the mineral world.
A massive 5,000 m² street art exhibition featuring 73 artists in Toulouse—free admission!
From October 9 to November 29, 2026, the LayUp collective is transforming Terra Nova (22 Boulevard de la Marquette) into a massive 5,000 m² street art exhibition featuring 73 artists. Admission is free with a suggested donation; the opening reception is on October 8, with graffiti workshops and guided tours every weekend.
Ivresse at the Paul Dupuy Museum
Through November 3, 2026, the Paul-Dupuy Museum of Precious Arts explores intoxication in all its forms, from antiquity to the present day. From bacchanals and taverns to Belle Époque posters and public awareness campaigns, this cultural exhibition in Toulouse reveals the many ways in which intoxication has shaped societies and inspired artists. A surprising journey that weaves together history, art, medicine, and morality to help us better understand our relationship with pleasure, excess, and celebration.
Among the must-see exhibitions currently in Toulouse, the incredible “flying greenhouse” conceived by La Machine has set its giant feet down at the Halle de La Machine. This immersive exhibition invites you to follow the adventures of the explorers aboard the Aéroflorale II and their incredible discoveries in phytovoltaics. Between travel narratives and fascinating installations, every corner of the greenhouse reveals an extraordinary botanical laboratory. If you’re passionate about nature, art, and mechanical poetry, embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of this botanical expedition.
The “Listening to Life” Exhibition—At the Musée des Abattoirs in Toulouse
In Toulouse, Les Abattoirs invites you to discover *À l’écoute du vivant* (Listening to Life), an exhibition that explores biomimicry at the intersection of art, science, and innovation. Through the works of Pierre Jean Giloux, Jérémy Gobé, and Paula Nishijima, visitors discover how nature can inspire new ways of thinking about design, architecture, and our lifestyles. An original and accessible experience that helps us better understand living things, question our relationship with the environment, and imagine more sustainable solutions. An exhibition not to be missed in Toulouse for anyone who loves cultural experiences that blend contemporary art, science, and ecology.
Among the must-see exhibitions currently on display in Toulouse, “Gauls but Romans!” reveals the fascinating encounter between two legendary civilizations. Archaeological masterpieces, daily life, beliefs, and religious practices paint a picture of Gaul after Julius Caesar. The exhibition also explores the birth of Gallo-Roman archaeology in the 19th century, during the reign of Napoleon III.
The “Air France: A History of Elegance” exhibition at L’Envol des Pionniers
Embark on a journey through 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 “Pink City” played a crucial role in the founding of Air France through a fascinating collection of 170 original artifacts, ranging from haute couture uniforms to scale models of legendary aircraft. This immersive exhibition, spanning 300 m², invites you to relive the evolution of the art of French travel since 1933, skillfully blending aviation heritage with timeless glamour.
