In Paris,summer is synonymous with good deals and great outdoor activities. It's hard to resist the call of good weather! If you're feeling a bit ric-rac at the moment, this is your chance to save money and enjoy the capital without depriving yourself. Yes, going out in Paris doesn't always mean spending money: you just have to keep an eye out for the best deals.
If you're a fan of cultural outings and your thirst for knowledge and discovery is insatiable, now's the time to discover the free exhibitions taking place in Paris this summer 2025. There's plenty to keep you entertained, without spending a cent! Alone or with friends and family, you're going to love this hunt for good deals that awaits you in the four corners of the capital.
We've put together a selection of 100% free exhibitions that await you all summer long in Paris. And above all, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the free cultural events in Paris, we recommend you keep this page and consult it regularly!
Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos
For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Jeanne Vicerial: her "Nymphose" exhibition at Galerie Templon in Paris
It's an exhibition that's sure to dazzle. From May 17 to July 19, 2025, Jeanne Vicerial presents "Nymphose" at Galerie Templon - Beaubourg, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. It's an opportunity for the talented French visual artist to unveil her large-scale sculptures in black thread, crocheted or smoothed. [Read more]
Music and the Republic: the free exhibition unveiled at the National Archives
The French National Archives present an original sound exhibition, revealing the links between music and the evolution of the Republic. On view free of charge from March 26 to July 14, 2025. [Read more]
Jardins du monde en mouvement 2025: free botanical & artistic festival at Cité Universitaire
Join us at the Cité Universitaire de Paris from April 30 to September 28, 2025, to discover the five ephemeral gardens selected as finalists in the "Gardens of the World in Motion" competition. On the program: free poetic strolls through the creative green landscapes that have sprung up in the Cité's immense grounds. [Read more]
The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]
What the horizon promises: artists explore our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
What does the future hold? No one knows, but we can always imagine. Discover the free exhibition "What the horizon promises", on view at the EDF Foundation, from March 12 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Behind the screen, the making of animated film: free exhibition at Le Lavoir numérique
Le Lavoir numérique reveals the secrets of animated cinema in a free exhibition on view from March 7 to August 17, 2025. [Read more]
An open-air exhibition to mark the centenary of the Marché aux Puces de Biron in Saint-Ouen
At the heart of the Puces de Saint-Ouen, Marché Biron celebrates its centenary this year, and goes back in time with a free open-air exhibition, from June 6 to September 29, 2025. [Read more]
Free 'Parade' exhibition at Domaine de Chamarande, featuring sculptor Stefan Rinck
From May 3 to September 28, 2025, the Domaine de Chamarande in the Essonne region of France honors German sculptor Stefan Rinck with "Parade". The program includes a monographic exhibition in the estate's park and orangery. An opportunity to explore, free of charge, a world where sculpture dialogues with history and social satire. [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: the free exhibition exploring our identities at Espace Monte-Cristo
The Espace Monte-Cristo takes us on a dreamlike and surprising new exhibition, to be discovered from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
Aléas, practices of adaptation: the Jardin des Métiers d'art et du Design exhibition
JAD is interested in chance and the unexpected, two elements that can give rise to exceptional creations. From March 12 to August 3, 2025, don't miss the free exhibition "Aléas, pratiques de l'adaptation". [Read more]
Berserk & Pyrrhia - Contemporary art and medieval art: the Frac Île-de-France exhibition
Medieval and contemporary art come together in a groundbreaking exhibition, presented at Le Plateau and Les Réserves du Frac Île-de-France, from March 21 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club - photos
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]
Nuances de Bleu by Van Cleef & Arpels: the free jewelry exhibition at the Galerie du Patrimoine
The famous haute joaillerie house Van Cleef & Arpels makes us see life in blue, with its new exhibition to be discovered free of charge from January 17 to June 30, 2025 at the Galerie du Patrimoine. [Read more]
Carte blanche à Wolfgang Tillmans, the last exhibition at the BPI of the Centre Pompidou before closing
The Centre Pompidou is giving German artist Wolfgang Tillmans carte blanche from June 13 to September 22, 2025. The artist will take over the 6,000 m² of the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) for a final exhibition before the emblematic building closes for five years of renovation. Expect an unprecedented artistic experience in which the architecture and functions of the library become the terrain for exploration by a committed artist. [Read more]
Behind the scenes at the Hauts-de-Seine theaters, an exhibition at the Archives départementales (92)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the theaters of the Hauts-de-Seine department, with a small free exhibition on the performing arts, at the heart of the Archives départementales, from January 6 to November 14, 2025. [Read more]
Grandeur Nature II: the contemporary art exhibition in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau
From May 25 to September 21, 2025, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. The Grandeur Nature contemporary art trail is back for a 2nd summer edition, free of charge. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles
The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour... [Read more]
L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum
L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on April 4, 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 free of charge to all visitors on the first Friday of every month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: April 4, 2025. [Read more]
Center Wallonie Bruxelles: programme, exhibitions... all you need to know about the cultural center in Paris
Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, located in the 4ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, opposite the Centre Pompidou, awaits you to fill up on knowledge. This cultural institution, inaugurated in 1979, highlights the artistic scene of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation through a varied program: visual arts, live performances, cinema and literature. Want to plan a visit? We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower
The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café. [Read more]
The Maif Social Club, an inspiring cultural venue on rue de Turenne
On the rue de Turenne in Paris, a hybrid venue awaits cultural visitors and the curious: the Maif Social Club. It's an exhibition space, a library and a place for meetings and conferences. Here, new ideas for a better future are fished out, and children are welcome. [Read more]
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, open since 1961 and located in the heart of the City of Light, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover over 15,000 works reflecting the wealth of artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this museum transports us into the world of contemporary art. It's free to visit! [Read more]
Musée Zadkine: l'Atelier - Museum near the Jardin du Luxembourg
On the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Musée Zadkine in Paris opens its doors to its permanent collection, free of charge, all year round, in the heart of a green setting populated by sculptures. Nestled at 100 bis rue d'Assas, the museum is the former home of iconic sculptor Ossip Zadkine, who lived there from 1928 to 1967. [Read more]
Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors
Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris. [Read more]
The Musée Bourdelle, a free museum-workshop dedicated to the sculptor in Paris
The Musée Bourdelle, dedicated to the famous sculptor, awaits you in the 15th arrondissement, with an itinerary designed for adults and children alike. As an added bonus, there's a café-restaurant perfect for prolonging the visit. [Read more]
Art42: the free street-art museum that puts urban art in the spotlight in Paris
If you're a street-art fan, come and visit Art42, the street-art museum in Paris. This unusual place is open free of charge once a month, with guided tours. [Read more]
The Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, a collector's museum in the heart of the Marais district
The Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the Marais district of Paris, boasts a fine collection of 18th-century works evocative of the Age of Enlightenment, acquired between 1900 and 1927 by Ernest Cognacq. It's a free historical plunge! [Read more]
The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions
The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it. [Read more]
The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family
At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications. [Read more]
Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest museum dedicated to the capital's history
The Musée Carnavalet invites you to discover the history of the capital. Discover what awaits you in Paris' oldest museum, which has the advantage of being free... [Read more]
Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author
The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived. [Read more]
99 Cameras Museum: a free museum dedicated to legendary cameras, at Studio Harcourt
In the heart of Studio Harcourt, come and discover a brand-new museum showcasing the history of photography, through iconic cameras from a unique collection, to be admired free of charge! [Read more]
Musée Aéronautique et Spatial Safran: a plunge into the history of aviation
The Musée Aéronautique et Spatial Safran in Réau, near Melun, invites enthusiasts to rediscover the evolution of aeronautical propulsion since 1905. Why not visit this free museum, which is well worth the detour? [Read more]
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, immerse yourself in history and police investigations
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, nestled in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, invites visitors on a fascinating exploration of the history of the Paris police force from the 17th century to the present day. Available all year round, this historic treasure trove on rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève unveils over 2,000 authentic and captivating works of art. [Read more]
Musée Cernuschi: the free museum, the jewel of Asian arts in Paris
The Musée Cernuschi is the museum of Asian arts in Paris, tracing the history of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese peoples since Neolithic times. The collection includes works acquired by the city, including 5,000 bequeathed by Henri Cernuschi in the 19th century. The museum's centerpiece is a large bronze Buddha, which dominates the immense, high-ceilinged hall housing the permanent collections. [Read more]
The Shoah Memorial: a place of remembrance in Paris
The Shoah Memorial in Paris opens its doors to us free of charge, inviting us to remember and understand the history of the Jews of France, especially during the Second World War. [Read more]
L'Astrolabe: discover space in virtual reality at the headquarters of the European Space Agency
Have you always dreamed of visiting space? At the headquarters of the European Space Agency, a new space has just opened for the general public, allowing you to discover the ISS in virtual reality and learn more about what surrounds us! [Read more]
Free museum: one Tuesday a month, the Jeu de Paume is freely accessible to young people!
When you're young, you don't have much money. But that doesn't stop us from enjoying the museums in Paris: the last Tuesday of each month, you can visit the Jeu de Paume for free! [Read more]
Enjoy your free exhibitions and discoveries!
Free exhibitions in June 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, good ideas to discover
Fancy a free exhibition in Paris? We'll take you on a tour of June's cultural highlights in the capital. Here are the free exhibitions that await you! [Read more]
It's already time to discover July's free exhibitions in Paris! With summer in full swing, we've got a whole host of great cultural events waiting for you under the Parisian sun. Let's get started with this month's free exhibitions! [Read more]
In August, we enjoy a Paris with fewer Parisians. But there's still plenty to do all summer long! Here are the free exhibitions that await you in Paris in August! Great ideas for outings during the summer vacations! [Read more]
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Free exhibitions in June 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, good ideas to discover
Free exhibitions to see in July 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Free exhibitions to see in August 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
