We just love autumn! Its shimmering trees, its warm drinks, its All Saints' Day vacations with the bigHalloween party... And, of course, its exhibitions!October marks the start of a new season in Paris' museums and galleries: new programs get underway, and many surprises await us.
But all these events come at a price, and our wallets can't always keep up. Fortunately, there are plenty of free exhibitions in Paris and the Paris region to quench our thirst for art, even on a tight budget!
Free collections, galleries, art venues, open-air exhibitions, nocturnes, special events: your cultural program for October 2024 promises to be a busy one.
So let's take a look at the free art exhibitions and events that await you this month. Don't forget to consult this guide regularly: we'll be adding new ideas for outings as the capital's museums and art venues are announced.
Utopi.e project: when queer art reveals itself at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles - our photos
Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles de Paris is hosting the 3rd edition of the Utopi.e Project 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. A not-to-be-missed plunge into militant and inclusive art! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2024: Miu Miu explores femininity in an art project at the Palais d'Iéna
Art Basel Paris 2024's "hors les murs" program takes us to the Palais d'Iéna, home to a brand-new project presented by the Miu Miu brand. Join us from October 16 to 20, 2024 to discover this free installation in a highly symbolic location in the capital. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
"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 November 16, 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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Vestologie: the free fashion exhibition dedicated to the Jacket at Printemps Haussmann
Until October 13, 2024, Printemps Haussmann celebrates the jacket in all its guises! From the free fashion exhibition under the majestic cupola to the revamped window displays, the ESMOD Studio space and its couture animations, and the Courrèges pop-up in the Atrium, the entire department store is vibrating to the rhythm of the jacket. [Read more]
The exhibition DETCHKO OUZOUNOV: Carnets de voyage at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute
Sponsored - To inaugurate the new artistic season, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris presents for the first time in France one of Bulgaria's most significant 20th-century painters. [Read more]
Paris: a free exhibition of Inuit art at the Canadian Cultural Centre
Inuit art on show in Paris this autumn! Come and discover the works of artists from Canada's Far North, from the Claude Baud and Michel Jacot collections among others, at a free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre. This artistic voyage to the heart of Nunavut is not to be missed from October 2, 2024 to January 17, 2025. [Read more]
Ouvrons Grand les Yeux, the unique photo exhibition on the Paris2024 Games signed by FNAC and Analog Sport! - competition
Sponsored - As an official supporter of the Paris 2024 Games, Fnac has teamed up with Analog Sport for a unique photographic project around the Paris 2024 Games: Ouvrons Grand les Yeux. Discover the photo exhibition by talented young photographers from so-called disadvantaged neighborhoods, who traveled to Olympic venues to capture scenes of life through silver cameras. On view from September 2 to October 2, 2024 at Fnac Paris Ternes! [Read more]
Les cabines d'artistes de la piscine Molitor, the unusual street-art exhibition 2nd edition
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 pool in Paris returns with the second 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 September 2024 and in particular during the Heritage Days. [Read more]
Isle of Thanet: our photos from Nick Goss's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Isle of Thanet", Nick Goss's first solo exhibition in the capital, from August 31 to October 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where insularity and memory mingle through eleven new works presented to visitors! [Read more]
Lake Margrethe: our photos of Koak's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Attention contemporary art lovers... We're off to Galerie Perrotin to discover the new exhibition by American artist Koak, entitled Lake Margrethe, from August 31 to October 5, 2024. The exhibition offers a fascinating immersion in profound themes combining nature, family relationships and introspection, through works as enigmatic as they are personal. [Read more]
Nuit électrique: Pierre et Gilles' neon-lit photo exhibition at Galerie Templon
The Pierre et Gilles duo return with a new free photo exhibition at Galerie Templon, from September 3 to October 19, 2024. Here, the kings of kitsch-sublime explore night from every angle in a new series of portraits entitled "Electric Night". [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26 to January 5, 2024, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you, too, to the art of thread! [Read more]
Good Morning Korea: the free contemporary art exhibition at Maison Guerlain
Maison Guerlain takes us to the Land of the Morning Calm, to discover the contemporary art of South Korea, with the Good Morning Korea exhibition, on view free of charge from October 16 to November 12, 2024. [Read more]
Speedy Graphito: a free exhibition by the famous street artist at Fluctuart
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. [Read more]
The free exhibition "Bijoux de scène de la Comédie Française" extended at Hôtel Mercy-Argenteau
The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, a magnificent 18th-century town house on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, opens its doors to visitors for the first time. Listed as a Monument Historique, this architectural gem has been given a facelift to house the École des Arts Joailliers, a school founded with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. From June 13 to October 13, 2024, the first free exhibition of the Comédie-Française's "Stage Jewels" is on show. We take you on a journey of discovery. Don't forget to book your free tickets! [Read more]
Sport and the Renaissance: a free exhibition on ancient sports at the Musée de la Renaissance
The Château d'Ecouen -musée national de la Renaissance invites us to discover 16th-century sports, with the free exhibition "Sport and the Renaissance", on view from July 1 to November 5, 2024. [Read more]
Martine Syms exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
Attention contemporary art lovers! American artist Martine Syms takes over Lafayette Anticipations for a retrospective exhibition unique in France, from October 16, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A truly immersive experience where art and commerce meet in an innovative concept store... Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Martine Syms through her works and collaborative objects! [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition invades the Petit Palais collections - photo
We didn't expect to see urban art in a Fine Arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition, on view free of charge from June 12 to November 17, 2024, offers us. [Read more]
Noli, Korean games: the free, fun exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre
The Korean Cultural Center offers a fascinating and entertaining tour of Korean games, from the 18th century to the present day, from vintage toys to video games, in a free exhibition from May 24 to October 5, 2024! [Read more]
À nous les stades! A history of women's sport: the free exhibition at BnF
Sport isn't just a man's game, and the BnF François-Mitterand intends to remind us of this in a free exhibition on women's sport, from May 22 to October 13, 2024! [Read more]
Le Corps en mouvement: when sport and art meet in the collections of the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is showcasing its permanent collections, and linking sport and art with a brand new exhibition: discover "Le corps en mouvement" free of charge from May 15 to November 17 2024. [Read more]
Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos
Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024. [Read more]
Faisons corps: the free exhibition exploring intimacy at the Maif Social Club unveiled
The Maif Social Club is organizing a group exhibition on the body, intimacy and identity. From March 30, 2024 to January 4, 2025, visit Faisons corps free of charge. [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]
Viking heroes: a free exhibition combining history and culture at the Val d'Oise archaeological museum
The Musée d'archéologique du Val d'Oise introduces us to the world of the Vikings, between history and imaginary clichés, with the Viking Heroes exhibition on view from February 10 to December 29, 2024. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the heart of the construction site, the free exhibition under the forecourt in photos
The Notre-Dame de Paris: au coeur du chantier exhibition, which takes place beneath the cathedral's forecourt, is now unveiled. From March 7, 2023, until the monument reopens, discover the work of the hundreds of men and women who are rebuilding the cathedral. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highlights of the titanic construction site, to discover the work of the journeymen and craftsmen, and the challenges of reconstruction. [Read more]
Have you made your choice? Don't forget to take a look at this month's exhibition program (free or paying).
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
Prices
Free
