Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, birthdays... There's no doubt about it: thewinter season is costly! But there's no reason why we shouldn't go out for three months. And you don't have to: there are plenty of free exhibitions to see from December 21, 2024 to March 20, 2025! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, museums, art galleries, foundations and other cultural spaces are offering us a lovely program to discover without moderation.
All the same, what a pleasure it is to live in and around the capital. Even in the darkest months of the year, our daily lives are brightened by these free or inexpensive outings. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, art installations or performances: art lives in Paris all year round.
It's decided: armed with our beanie and scarf, we'll brave the winter chill to enjoy these free exhibitions. But before you go, take your pick from this selection of things to do now and in the weeks to come. We've got plenty of good ideas for a great season in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
40 years of Christmas at Rambolitrain: the event exhibition for Christmas, at Rambolitrain (78)
From December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Rambolitrain will be retracing 40 years of festivities and toys under the Christmas tree, in a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on January 3, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: January 3, 2025. [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, January 4, 2025
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday January 4, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Épiphanies: the free, spellbinding painting exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins
Painter Augustin Frison-Roche exhibits his colorful canvases, inspired by mystical epiphanies and visions, from January 9 to February 26, 2025, at the Collège des Bernardins. [Read more]
Prune Nourry: her Venus project to be exhibited at Galerie Templon in Paris in 2025
Galerie Templon invites Prune Nourry to take over its various spaces on rue du Grenier-Saint-Lazare in Paris. In this new solo show, on view free of charge from January 11 to March 1, 2025, the French artist will unveil her latest project, entitled "Vénus". [Read more]
Before/After: VLP artists look back on 40 years of street art in an exhibition at Fluctuart
VLP, the French pioneers of street-art exhibit at Fluctuart. A free retrospective showcasing the 40-year career of these urban artists. On view from January 16 to March 9, 2025. [Read more]
Salon de Montrouge 2024: the contemporary art fair spotlighting tomorrow's talent
The Salon de Montrouge returns for its 68th edition from February 7 to 23, 2025. Every year, this not-to-be-missed contemporary art event presents dozens of emerging artists gathered in the 1,500 m² of the Belfry. [Read more]
Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club
Several contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from the universe and our relationship with the world to create the Chaosmos exhibition, on view free of charge at the Maif Social Club from February 8 to July 26, 2025. [Read more]
You've already seen all these exhibitions? Come back and check out this guide later: it's regularly updated with new programming from Parisian art venues. And in the meantime, you can take a tour of the capital's free museums. And don't forget to check out the other exhibitions taking place this winter.
Free Museums and Monuments to visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, good ideas for outings
Looking for a free museum in Paris? Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée d'Art Moderne, Musée de l'Aviation, Musée des Arts Asiatiques, more than 20 museums are free all year round, and we've got some great ideas for getting out and learning something new. [Read more]
The days are very short, it's cold... Quick, quick: let's run and cheer up in the nearest museum. Winter in Paris is a great time to visit an exhibition! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 21, 2024 to March 20, 2025
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Free Museums and Monuments to visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, good ideas for outings
Going out this winter: not-to-be-missed exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region
