Free exhibitions in Paris

Immersive

Exposition « La grotte de Seokguram : le Secret millénaire de l’art bouddhique »

Centre Culturel Coréen · 8th

Opens in 7 days

On the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the Korean Cultural Centre, the city of Gyeongju, and the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage of Korea present an…

Contemporary art

Alicia Penalba. La sculpture entre terre et ciel

Musée Zadkine · 6th

Opens in 8 weeks

Three years after the exhibition Chana Orloff. Sculpter l’époque, the Zadkine Museum once again invites visitors to (re)discover the work of an important 20th-century sculptor. Alicia Penalba (1913-1982), an…

Photo

Toutes les expositions gratuites de la Ville

Paris · 4th

The City of Paris adorns the streets and bridges with exhibitions, proving that art is everywhere, but most importantly: it's free!

Contemporary art

Exposition Le Cube Garges : D’autres voix · langage · code · traduction

Le Cube Garges

Opens in 1 day

On 30 November 2022, the release of GPT-3.5 made visible a turning point that was already underway. In just a few months, artificial intelligences (AI), and conversational agents in particular, became accessible to the…

Science & nature

Semons nos resistances

MAIF Social Club · 3rd

Opens in 3 weeks

At a time when crises are multiplying, dominant narratives are locking down our horizons, and the Earth's vital resources are being depleted, it is urgent to come together to build fairer and more sustainable ways of…

Painting

sm(art) by Simorgh

IdoCar · 16th

Simorgh's 'gentle monsters' take over this series dedicated to the smart, presented by IdoCar. The urban icon transforms into a living space. Each work becomes a visual narrative rolling in a smart, between childish…

Contemporary art

Iranica : la voix du peuple iranien en images

FIAP Jean Monnet · 14th

Vanecha Roudbaraki exhibits "Iranica" Acrylic on canvas, 180cm X 450cm, 2026. This work was created between March and April 2026, in connection with the Sun and Lion movement, a symbol of the Iranian people massacred in…

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Exposition photos « faire communauté » au Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours

Association Notre-Dame de Bon Secours · 14th

Opens in 15 days

Since 1876, in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, hundreds of women and men have lived and helped each other in the Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours. To mark the 150th anniversary of this unique place, a permanent…

History

Pandémie de Covid-19 : ouverture du premier lieu de mémoire de France

Siège de l'Université Paris Cité · 6th

From this Wednesday, 16 September, Université Paris Cité opens to the public the very first space in France dedicated to the memory of Covid-19. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this unique venue offers an…

Science & nature

Soirée de vernissage - exposition Soraya Meunier

Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly · 18th

Today 14:00 – 19:00

She will discuss her works exhibited in the library's activity room during an exceptional private view evening and will chat with participants over a buffet.

Contemporary art

Exposition Les Piailleries "Séjour en enfance"

La Maison Perchée · 11th

Opens in 1 day

Come and discover the new Les Piailleries exhibition on the theme "Séjour en enfance", created in partnership with the Facettes festival.

Other exhibition

Un Samedi à Drouot l Si Drouot m'était conté…

Hôtel des ventes Drouot · 9th

Opens in 1 day

There's no age limit to step through Drouot's doors. On 26 September, the auction house transforms into a kingdom of childhood with a programme that puts it in the spotlight.

Contemporary art

Exposition : Collectionneurs

Galerie Achetez de l'Art · 11th

Achetez de l'Art Paris is organising a collectors' comic art exhibition and sale, from Wednesday 17/09 to Saturday 26/09/2026. This exhibition brings together original plates and illustrations from our collectors'…

Photo

Exposition « Sumo, forces sacrées »

Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris · 15th

Today 11:00 – 19:00

Much more than a sport, sumo is a millennial ritual deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Immerse yourself in this fascinating universe with a photography exhibition, documentary and fiction screenings, as well as a…

Science & nature

Exposition "L'herbier" d'Emilie Vast

Bibliothèque des Batignolles · 17th

Today 10:00 – 19:00

Exhibition of 20 herbarium plates created by Emilie Vast - from 7 July to 26 September throughout the library (adult and youth areas) free access

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USA 250 : le programme

Paris · 4th

This year, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, culminating on July 4, American National Day. Two and a half centuries later, the City of Paris celebrates this bond…

Photo

Deleon Bigwoods : chroniques d'un village jamaïcain

La Bellevilloise · 20th

Between 1991 and 2025, I photographed the daily life of Deleon Bigwoods, a small village in the Westmoreland hills, Jamaica. Every evening, a bar-grocery store became the beating heart of the community around its sound…