To mark the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, the BnF and the Paris National Opera are dedicating an anniversary exhibition to this iconic monument of the capital. Featuring around a hundred items, including paintings, drawings, posters, photographs, books, manuscripts, costumes and objects, the exhibition traces the history of this theatre, where heritage and artistic creation, historical events and news stories, fantasies and legends intertwine. It provides an insight into how the Palais Garnier became, beyond the borders of France, a temple of opera and dance, a national emblem and an iconic monument.

From 15 October 2025 to 15 February 2026: Exhibition « Le Palais Garnier : 150 ans d’un théâtre mythique » (The Palais Garnier: 150 years of a legendary theatre)