Free exhibition guide - activities

Douceur Animale, Michel Bassompierre's free exhibition in the heart of a grand Parisian hotel

Just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier, the Hôtel Intercontinental Paris le Grand welcomes 17 works by Michel Bassompierre, including two monumental sculptures, as part of the Douceur Animale exhibition running until October 16, 2024.

We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo

You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

The cabins of the Molitor swimming pool by 70 international artists! Unusual street-art exhibition

Did you know that street art reigned supreme in the cabins of Molitor's indoor pool? After a successful first edition in 2018, the Molitor swimming pool in Paris is offering us a second and even bigger edition of the artists' cabins. From floor to ceiling, 70 international artists have transformed these former cabins into works of art, to be discovered from Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Heritage Days, then on guided tours or free of charge by reservation.

INfusion: the blood donation exhibition at Bercy Village

Bercy Village and the EFS are committed to raising awareness of blood donation, through a free and moving exhibition to be found from September 19, 2024 to January 12, 2025 on the walls of Bercy Village.

Ae-la: exhibition and free performances by Cathy Cocat

Ae-la is more than just an exhibition. The works of art are interspersed with artists' performances and visual and sound installations. From September 26 to October 1, Cathy Cocat awaits you in the heart of Paris, at Vitrines Les Arches Citoyennes.

Speedy Graphito: the street artist presents "La Grande Illusion" on Fluctuart, our photos

Speedy Graphito takes over the Fluctuart barge in Paris to offer an "immersive optico-play experience". To be seen free of charge from September 19 to December 22, 2024, this exhibition entitled "La Grande Illusion" is an opportunity to discover more about the fascinating work of this key urban art artist.

Art Basel 2024: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art exhibition from October 15 to 20, 2024, to coincide with the Art Basel Paris fair's "hors les murs" program.

Les Extatiques 2024 take over Ile Seguin with circus, street art and contemporary art

Les Extatiques, the free contemporary open-air exhibition, is heading for the Ïle des Arts this year. From September 21 to November 21, the spot is transformed into a free artistic promenade combining contemporary art and live performance.

La Broderie Chinoise: mode, couture & savoir-faire, the new free exhibition at la Samaritaine

La Samaritaine hosts the free fashion exhibition of the autumn season, dedicated to Chinese embroidery revisited by ten daring young designers. From September 24 to October 23, 2024, discover a world where ancestral tradition and modernity intertwine through unique pieces. Fashion, art and innovation come together in a tribute to Chinese know-how.

Divins Joyaux, in search of beauty: free exhibition at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau awaits you from September 19 to 26, 2024 for a very short but free exhibition of exceptional jewels, each more beautiful than the last, belonging to the world's greatest jewel collector Kazumi Arikawace.

Statues of the 10 golden women of the opening ceremony on display at the National Assembly

During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, statues of ten famous women such as Olympe de Gouges and Simone Veil were unveiled. Installed near the Alexandre-III bridge, these statues celebrate feminist and activist figures. They will be on temporary display at the National Assembly!

Art Basel Paris 2024: surprising sculptures at Beaux-Arts' Chapelle des Petits-Augustins

The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins at the Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the Art Basel Paris fair, with a free, off-site exhibition on view from October 14 to 20, 2024.

Street Art Madeleine, the free exhibition of 106 artists under the Madeleine church - photos

Street Art Madeleine is the name of the street art exhibition and event taking place from September 13 to 22, 2024 in the crypt of the Madeleine church. Imagine the work of 106 free and vandalized street artists, brought together in one place.

Light as Matter, a free experiential exhibition at Centre Tignous in Montreuil

A free, artistic experience awaits us in Montreuil until September 22, 2024. Just a stone's throw from the Robespierre metro station, the Centre Tignous welcomes artist Meaghan Matthews for "La Lumière comme matière", a semi-immersive exhibition that offers us a beautiful suspended moment. As a bonus for families, little ones can enjoy hands-on workshops on September 14, 21 and 22, 2024.

Prix Utopi.e: when queer art reveals itself at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles - our photos

Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Paris is hosting the 3rd edition of the Prix Utopi.e with a group exhibition from September 13 to October 5, 2024. Come and discover the works of 12 LGBTQIA+ artists committed to the fight for inclusion and respect for gender identities and sexual orientations.

Paris 1944, a week in August: Galerie AFP's first Liberation photo exhibition

The AFP Gallery opens its doors on September 12 in the offices of the press agency, with a first-ever exhibition of photographs on the Liberation of Paris, running until November 2, 2024.

Quai de la Photo celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography with a free exhibition

Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024.

Made in France, a textile history: the free exhibition at the National Archives

In a free exhibition, the Archives Nationales tell the story of textiles "Made in France" with a collection of unique samples, from the most popular to the most luxurious fabrics, from October 16, 2024 to January 27, 2025.

"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is.

Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions

Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024.