Free museum guide

Heritage Days 2025 at the Rodin Museum in Meudon (92): family quizzes and crafts

The Rodin Museum in Meudon invites you to discover its treasures and collections free of charge, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Musée de la franc-maçonnerie: free museum visit in Paris

The Museum of Freemasonry in Paris is opening its doors free of charge to the curious on September 20 and 21, 2025, as part of the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation for film fans

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 20 and 21, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover the building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours. A great deal for film buffs!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Musée Clemenceau Paris: caricatures and free tours

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, visit a secret museum unlike any other: the Musée Clemenceau! Take a stroll through the former French Prime Minister's apartment, with its garden and view of the Eiffel Tower, and revisit his history of France. We're sharing the program for this year's event.

The Maison Jean Monnet: behind the scenes of the creation of Europe at Bazoches-sur-Guyonne (78)

Nestled in the greenery of the Yvelines region, the Maison Jean Monnet offers an intimate, free immersion in European history. It was here, in this peaceful residence in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, that Europe was born.

Maison Van Doesburg: free tours of the Dutch painter's studio in Meudon (92)

In Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine (92), the house-workshop of Dutch painter Theo van Doesburg, pioneer of the De Stijl movement, reveals art in architecture. Built in 1929, it blends geometric shapes, primary colors and natural light. Discover it every first Saturday of the month by appointment or during the Heritage Days.

Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!

Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September.

L'École des Arts Joailliers: the art of jewelry at the heart of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

Discover the fascinating world of jewelry at the École des Arts Joailliers, housed in a sumptuous 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Paris. All year round, free exhibitions and workshops await you to learn more about the art of jewelry.

The Pharmacy Museum: Paris’s Most Hidden and Unexpected Free Exhibit Space

Nestled within a historic townhouse just steps from Parc Monceau, one of Paris's most discreet museums awaits— the Museum of Pharmacy. Visitors can explore the fascinating history of the site for free, now home to the National Order of Pharmacists and an eclectic collection of curiosities.

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.

The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)

Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history.

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...

Family tip: a weekend of Olympic activities for children at the Musée Bourdelle

This Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Bourdelle Museum is opening its doors to young and old free of charge, all day long, so that they can discover its routes for the little ones and enjoy some great fun activities during their family visit. Are we going?

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.

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.

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.

The Fragonard Perfume Museum: a little-known treasure just a stone's throw from the Palais Garnier

The Musée du Parfum Fragonard is an iconic museum that delights the senses with its presentation of the art of perfumery. Young and old alike can enjoy this unusual museum, which takes us on a journey through the history of perfume. Don't miss the free tours among the incredible smells.

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!

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?

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.