Free exhibitions in March 2027: the best cultural picks to experience in Paris and Île-de-France

In March, we celebrate the arrival of spring! And what better way to do so than by taking advantage offree exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? All right, there's no connection between the two. But after all, you don't need an excuse to take advantage of these free cultural outings.

So let's make the most of it: let's get out, let's get out! Dozens of exhibitions await you: from street art and fashion to Lego, photography, sculpture and painting, there's always a great one to see.

An exhibition is like a good chocolate, a good wine or Chanel's little black dress: it goes down well with any occasion. Is it raining, cold or windy? Let's take refuge in a museum or gallery! Is the sun shining and the birds singing? There's always a great open-air exhibition, a street-art trail in the streets...

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Galleries, museums, installations: the exhibitions to be seen at the moment are all different, rich and varied. There's just one thing they all have in common: they're all free! There's no need to take out your wallet to enjoy a great day out in Paris or the Ile-de-France region!

Free exhibitions to see in March 2027 in Paris and Île-de-France:

Dan Flavin at Le Bourget: Nine Light Works Brought Together at Gagosian
The Gagosian gallery in Le Bourget brings together the nine works in European Couples, a series by Dan Flavin that transforms space through light and color. Fluorescent tubes, open squares and an installation to experience as a whole. [Read more]

To Your Health! A Free Exhibition on a Century of Campaigns at the National Archives
Posters, commercials and educational games: the National Archives trace a century of health awareness with À votre santé ! An exhibition in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine revisits images and slogans that have entered the collective memory. [Read more]

A free, creative exhibition to discover during the MJM Graphic Design school's open house.
Sponsored - Want to discover tomorrow’s creative talents? On March 12 and 13, 2027, MJM Graphic Design School opens its doors to the public in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, hosting a free showcase of its students’ work. A day out for anyone curious about design and visual arts, and for those considering a career in the creative fields. [Read more]

Sow Our Resistances: A freely accessible, advocacy-focused exhibition to explore at the Maif Social Club
Contemporary artists envision fairer, more sustainable futures through the exhibition Semons nos résistances. Free to visit at the Maif Social Club from October 17, 2026 to July 24, 2027. [Read more]

Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.
Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar. [Read more]

So, friends, where do we start? Don't hesitate: these exhibitions are to be enjoyed without moderation!