Free exhibition guide

The TGV celebrates its 45th anniversary with a free, immersive exhibition in Paris.

Forty-five years after the first TGV entered service, SNCF Voyageurs revisits the story of high-speed rail with an immersive exhibition opening at Espace Commines in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement.

Exhibition ALTAR: Palucki Studio x Polish Library of Paris (Paris Design Week)

ALTAR: The Polish Library in Paris showcases Palucki Studio's sculptural design for Paris Design Week 2026

10,000 years of culinary travel: the free exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Centre

From September 11 to November 10, 2026, the Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting the free exhibition "10,000 Years of Culinary Journey." Through an interactive tour that blends historical artifacts and technology, discover the millennia-old story and rituals of Chinese cuisine in the 7th arrondissement.

[IN]IMAGINABLE: Imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism on display at Fluctuart

This autumn, the Fluctuart barge in Paris invites you to immerse yourself in the imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism. Catch it through December 20, 2026 to discover "[IN]IMAGINABLE", a free new exhibition that reveals a space where reality tips into fiction!

PhotoSaintGermain 2026: The Left Bank's photo festival returns this autumn

It's back: head to Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed, running November 5–28, 2026.

The 17th’s Retro Days: vintage cars face the Arc de Triomphe this Saturday

The 17 Retro Show transforms Carnot Avenue into a showroom of vintage cars and collectible motorcycles, with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement.

Free late-night opening at the Bourse de Commerce: find out the date of the next museum evening.

Craving to explore the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free nocturnal opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this must-visit art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Paris Historical Library: two design events to check out before September 19

Design remains on view at the Hôtel de Lamoignon for a few more days, where two free installations are open to visitors until 19 September 2026.

Summer Fireworks in Paris: the collective contemporary art exhibition at Goldshteyn-Saatort

The group exhibition Summer Fireworks reopened its doors on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, after its summer break. On view until September 15 at 7 rue de Verneuil, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, it brings together artists from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Paris Design Week 2026: a few days left to discover 23 young designers at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will soon close Vivement Demain #5. Until September 13, 2026, there are only a few days left to explore the work of 23 freshly graduated designers.

This free design exhibition is closing soon at Lafayette Anticipations.

Last days at Lafayette Anticipations for this free exhibition that delves into the materials, gestures and uses of contemporary design, on view until September 13, 2026.

Paris Design Week 2026: only a few days left to discover the next generation of Arab design at the Arab World Institute

Only a few days left to discover at the IMA the emerging talents of Arabic design in a free exhibition that runs until September 20, 2026.

All's in order: the offbeat exhibition that blends art and fashion at the Swedish Institute — our photos

This autumn, the Swedish Institute presents its collective sense of order, one of the cornerstones of Swedish culture. Visit until October 4, 2026 to discover this group exhibition, free and offbeat, blending art and fashion.

KABRALA: Ai Huang's photographic exhibition at La Lison Gallery in Paris

La Lison gallery hosts KABRALA, Ai Huang's first solo exhibition in France, running from September 3 to October 10, 2026. Located in Paris's 10th arrondissement, this series of silver-gelatin self-portraits explores the body, identity, and the transformations of images produced in the darkroom.

Giant puppet parade and free exhibition in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

An unusual show awaits you at Espace Bièvre, in Paris's 13th arrondissement: discover a display of giant puppets from September 21 to 25, 2026, and don't miss the grand parade on Saturday, September 26!

This free fashion exhibition dedicated to footwear is opening at Printemps Haussmann.

Talons, sneakers, loafers or shoes that have become works of art: the shoe is unveiled from every angle at Printemps Haussmann. From September 9 to October 28, 2026, the free exhibition Pas à Pas unfolds a journey in 11 sections, weaving together fashion, history and contemporary creations.

A Weekend in the East 2026: the art and culture festival marks its 10th anniversary in Paris

The festival A Weekend in the East shines a spotlight on the cultures of Eastern European countries, through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings... Discover the lineup of activities for this 10th edition, organized from November 16 to 28, 2026.

Jean Faucheur: around 200 drawings by the urban artist on display in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Considered one of the pioneers of urban art in France, Jean Faucheur is being celebrated this fall by the Mathgoth gallery. Mark your calendars for September 24 to October 24, 2026 to discover Jean Faucheur’s new exhibition. Titled “à suivre” (To Be Continued), the installation will showcase around 200 drawings he has produced since 2022.

Free street art exhibition by Djalouz in Paris’s 13th arrondissement: In My Nest 2

Djalouz is back in the 13th arrondissement with a new free street art exhibition at 13 Korner, the second edition of his project "Dans mon nid," running from September 10 to 27, 2026. The lineup features 3D graffiti, sculptures, live painting, workshops, and a Pigecam scavenger hunt.

Théo Mercier and Thomas Houseago: a free joint exhibition at Reiffers Initiatives

This fall, Reiffers Initiatives shines a spotlight on two rising contemporary artists. Head to Paris’s 17th arrondissement to explore the artistic worlds of British sculptor Thomas Houseago and French artist Théo Mercier in a joint, free exhibition not to be missed from October 23 to December 12, 2026.