You've heard the old saying: "In April, don't lose track of time". Here's a new one: in April, in museums, you don't see the clock ticking! And with so many free exhibitions to see thisApril 2025 in Paris and the Paris region, there's no doubt about it: you won't be bored for a second.
Time for rhymes is over, and now comes the hard part: which exhibition are you going to see first? It's not an easy choice, as there are so many to choose from! From fashion to science, photography to contemporary installations, open-air exhibitions to art galleries, museums to festivals... The options seem endless this month.
And yet, it's time to make a decision. So go ahead, make your selection from the list below. And don't be shy: these free exhibitions are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the wallet!
Open-air exhibition of Andrea Roggi's work, Faubourg Saint-Honoré district
Art takes to the skies (and the air) in Paris's 8ᵉ arrondissement with Élan Vital, the outdoor exhibition by Italian artist Andrea Roggi, in partnership with the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Galeries Bartoux. Seven aerial, poetic bronze sculptures take over the public space between Madeleine and Concorde from April 17 to July 12, 2025. [Read more]
Rosinski / Thorgal retrospective: the free exhibition at Daniel Maghen Gallery, our photos
Grzegorz Rosinski, a key figure in European comics and notably the creator of the "Thorgal" series, is being honored this spring in Paris. From April 23 to May 24, 2025, visit the Daniel Maghen gallery to discover the "ROSINSKI / THORGAL [1977 - 2022]" retrospective. This is an opportunity to admire some 300 major works conserved until now by the Polish artist's family, including around a hundred hanging on the gallery walls. [Read more]
Figurabstra: our photos of the exhibition between abstract and figurative art at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
For lovers of abstract and figurative art... Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover the exhibition Figurabstra, from April 24 to June 24, 2025. A group show featuring twelve international artists exploring the dialogue between abstraction, figuration, East and West. Opening on April 24, 2025 from 7 to 10 pm, booking essential! [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
The Climate and Biodiversity Tour: a free scientific exhibition in Bagneux
The traveling science exhibition on the challenges of climate and biodiversity returns to the Paris region, with scientists on hand to help you learn more, from April 25 to 28, 2025, in Bagneux. [Read more]
FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' free group show at Galerie Perrotin - final days
Pharrell Williams takes over Galerie Perrotin with "Femmes", a free group exhibition from March 20 to April 19, 2025. Head for the Haut Marais to discover the works of 40 artists of African origin, paying tribute to black women. [Read more]
A free Haute Couture exhibition at a prestigious Paris auction house
Want to admire wonders by Chanel, Dior, Lanvin or Paco Rabanne? The prestigious Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr auction house is opening the doors to a century of Haute Couture with a free, breathtaking exhibition from April 12 to 15, 2025. From 1910 to 2010, rare and iconic pieces are on display, amid satin, pearls and hand-sewn stories. [Read more]
D*Face, Inti... free collective street art exhibition at Itinerrance gallery, our photos
For its spring exhibition, the Itinerrrance gallery in Paris is inviting a host of international urban artists, including American Shepard Fairey, Chilean Inti, Britons Hush and D*Face and Mexican Saner. Head for the capital's 13th arrondissement, from April 5 to May 31, 2025, to discover some of their works in a free collective event. [Read more]
JEMA 2025: An exhibition of exceptional creations at Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg
The Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is taking advantage of JEMA 2025 to present an exhibition of exceptional creations, from March 27 to June 27. [Read more]
L'Odyssée de l'Eau (Water Odyssey): a village on the banks of the Seine to discover sustainable solutions for our oceans, seas and rivers.
Sponsored - From April 24 to 26, 2025, Paris welcomes the Water Odyssey, a 1,000 m² immersive exhibition open to the public on the Port des Champs-Élysées (the banks of the Seine next to the Grand Palais). This unique event invites you to explore sustainable solutions for our oceans, seas and rivers through conferences, demonstrations and sensory experiences. Free admission. [Read more]
France-Brazil 2025 season: Rafael Carneiro exhibition at Espace Molière
To mark the France-Brazil 2025 Season, the Espace Molière in Paris is hosting the exhibition "From the Factory to the Studio" from April 11 to May 10, 2025. An immersive retrospective devoted to Rafael Carneiro, a key figure in Brazilian contemporary art, whose paintings blend territory, matter and collective memory. [Read more]
Oliver Beer, the unusual and free exhibition at the Musée d'art Moderne de Paris
Oliver Beer's contemporary exhibition awaits you at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris: discover a free, immersive exhibition that runs from April 4 to July 13, 2025. More than 3,000 children will reinterpret four of the museum's landmark works in sound and animation. A poetic, collective project to be discovered in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Tender Spirits: the urban art exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery - extensions
Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort hosts the exhibition "Tender Spirits", an exploration of the connection between sensuality and spirituality, extended to April 20, 2025. Among the artists on show are JonOne, FinDac, Belin, Mr Byste, Leon Keer and Insane51. [Read more]
PYRAMIDOPOLIS exhibition by Cyril Lancelin, April 17-20, 2025, in the Marais district of Paris.
Sponsored - In the heart of Paris, artist Cyril Lancelin presents PYRAMIDOPOLIS, an exhibition exploring the essence of the pyramid shape through twelve sculptures. Inspired by his large-scale immersive installations, these works reflect his singular universe, where geometry, repetition and volume intertwine to create captivating sculptural landscapes. From April 17 to 20. [Read more]
Philippe Perrot, staging intimacy: a singular exhibition at MAM Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting a poignant exhibition to Philippe Perrot, an atypical figure in French contemporary painting, from April 4 to November 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of intimate narratives, narrative art and dreamlike visions. [Read more]
La résilience du corbeau: free Ainu photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon
Want to find out more about Ainu culture? Then head to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris to discover "La résilience du corbeau" (The Resilience of the Raven) from April 29 to July 31, 2025. This small exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Turci takes us straight to Japan's northernmost island to discover the Ainu, the fascinating indigenous people living on the island of Hokkaido! [Read more]
The Blooming of a Heritage: an exhibition of 10 contemporary Japanese artists at Galerie Sato
This spring, Galerie Sato in Paris opens its doors to 10 contemporary Japanese artists in a small group show entitled "The Blooming of a Heritage". Visit us from April 17 to May 3, 2025, to discover this free artistic event combining painting, ceramics and textiles. [Read more]
Works by Osvaldo González and Zhanna Kadyrova at Galleria Continua, our photos
From March 28 to May 28, 2025, Galleria Continua presents two new contemporary artists. On the one hand, discover the surprising compositions of Cuban visual artist Osvaldo González, created from superimposed adhesive tapes. On the other, the committed works of Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova. [Read more]
Exhibition and sale of Hermès, Vuitton, Chanel and YSL luxury bags, jewelry and scarves in Paris
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior ... Fashion's iconic bags and accessories come to the Crédit Municipal de Paris on April 4 and 5, 2025, for a free exhibition before their auction! [Read more]
Snoopy style: an unusual free fashion exhibition in the Marais, last few days
Snoopy and the Peanuts family are celebrating their 75th anniversary. To mark the occasion, discover these style icons in an exhibition that's as cute as it is chic, at the Hôtel du Grand Veneur in Paris's Marais district. Please note that the exhibition closes this Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6pm. [Read more]
Free exhibition of Johnny Depp's works in a Parisian cabinet of curiosities
Actor-director-painter-singer Johnny Depp invites himself to Deyrolle, the legendary Parisian cabinet of curiosities, for a free exhibition starting March 28, 2025. [Read more]
Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos
For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Irina Ionesco exhibition at the Rachel Hardouin and La Lison galleries - our photos
From March 25 to May 6, 2025, the Rachel Hardouin and La Lison galleries will be hosting an exhibition dedicated to Irina Ionesco, featuring a selection of photographs and vintage prints never before seen in France. A double artistic event not to be missed. [Read more]
Tolkien en tapisserie: a free, original exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins
Attention craft lovers and fans of the Tolkien universe: in Paris, the Collège des Bernardins is hosting a free exhibition of tapestries inspired by the universe imagined by the father of Fantasy. Join us from March 21 to May 18, 2025 to discover "Aubusson Tisse Tolkien". [Read more]
Music and the Republic: the free exhibition unveiled at the National Archives
The French National Archives present an original sound exhibition, revealing the links between music and the evolution of the Republic. On view free of charge from March 26 to July 14, 2025. [Read more]
Magasins Généraux: Valentine Gardiennet's free, zany, offbeat exhibition in Pantin (93)
The Magasins Généraux in Pantin (93) are opening their doors to Valentine Gardiennet for a free exhibition from March 22 to May 18, 2025. With "It Takes a Village", the artist transforms the space into a fantasy village, oscillating between dream and weirdness, for a unique immersion experience. [Read more]
La Vie est belle: Toqué Frères' joyful and colorful exhibition at Fluctuart, our photos
This spring, Fluctuart invites Les Toqué Frères to its barge! Join us from March 20 to June 1, 2025 to discover "La Vie est Belle", a free exhibition unveiling the colorful, joyful and funny universe of this fraternal duo of artists. [Read more]
Street Nature Forte: a free exhibition of street art around nature, our photos
This spring, the Galerie Nature Forte, located in Paris's 10th arrondissement, presents the works of some 50 urban artists around the theme of nature. Entitled "Street Nature Forte", this original, free exhibition runs from March 13 to April 5, 2025. [Read more]
The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]
What the horizon promises: artists explore our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
What does the future hold? No one knows, but we can always imagine. Discover the free exhibition "What the horizon promises", on view at the EDF Foundation, from March 12 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Behind the screen, the making of animated film: free exhibition at Le Lavoir numérique
Le Lavoir numérique reveals the secrets of animated cinema in a free exhibition on view from March 7 to August 17, 2025. [Read more]
Ernest & Henri Roger: free photo exhibition unveiled at Galerie Roger-Viollet
Galerie Roger-Viollet pays tribute to two artists and scientists: Ernest and Henri Roger. The two brothers are the focus of a free photo exhibition, on view from March 6 to May 31, 2025. [Read more]
Marcel Pagnol: a free, never-before-seen exhibition dedicated to the writer, at the 8th arrondissement town hall
From March 3 to April 1, 2025, the 8th arrondissement town hall is organizing an exhibition based on Marcel Pagnol, a celebrated 20th-century writer. [Read more]
C'est l'histoire d'un pauvre (It's the story of a poor man): the photo exhibition on Restos du Cœur at the AFP Gallery
To mark the 40th anniversary of Restos du Cœur, Galerie AFP is staging a photo exhibition focusing on poverty, with a series of portraits from the 1980s and today, highlighting the precarious situation in France. [Read more]
Aléas, practices of adaptation: the Jardin des Métiers d'art et du Design exhibition
JAD is interested in chance and the unexpected, two elements that can give rise to exceptional creations. From March 12 to August 3, 2025, don't miss the free exhibition "Aléas, pratiques de l'adaptation". [Read more]
Singularities of Iceland: Karin Ansara's free photo exhibition invites you on a journey
Franco-Finnish artist Karin Ansara invites us to immerse ourselves in Iceland! Her photographs, featuring the sublime landscapes of the land of fire and ice, can be admired at a small free exhibition on view until April 30, 2025 at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Street art in Paris: two free collective exhibitions in the 14th arrondissement this spring
This spring, the 14th arrondissement of Paris puts street art and women in the spotlight, with two free collective exhibitions. From Saturday March 1 to Thursday March 13, 2025, discover "Les violettes du Montparnasse". Then make way for the "Black Women Power" installation, on view from Friday March 21 to Wednesday April 30. [Read more]
Trésors de Banlieues 2025: a free exhibition of 250 works in Gennevilliers, our photos
A free exhibition of 250 works exploring the creativity and diversity of urban territories. This is the cultural and artistic event not to be missed this winter in the Hauts-de-Seine. Called "Trésors de Banlieues : Couronnes d'Humanité", this rich and surprising exhibition runs from February 15 to April 13, 2025 at the Chanteraines factory in Gennevilliers. [Read more]
Berserk & Pyrrhia - Contemporary art and medieval art: the Frac Île-de-France exhibition
Medieval and contemporary art come together in a groundbreaking exhibition, presented at Le Plateau and Les Réserves du Frac Île-de-France, from March 21 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Making the invisible visible: Charles Pétillon's free photo exhibition at Maison Guerlain
The historic Maison Guerlain on the Champs-Élysées opens its doors to a new, free photo exhibition, with a light, poetic touch. From February 13 to April 21, 2025, photographer/plastician Charles Pétillon unveils "Rendre visible l'invisible", a series of shots in which his dreamlike installations made of white balloons reenchant reality and invite us to rethink everyday life. [Read more]
Chaosmos: a free exhibition questioning our place in the universe at the Maif Social Club - photos
Several contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from the universe and our relationship with the world to create the Chaosmos exhibition, on view free of charge at the Maif Social Club from February 8 to July 26, 2025. [Read more]
100% L'EXPO 2025: dates and schedule for the free contemporary exhibition at La Villette
100% L'EXPO is a free, not-to-be-missed art festival running from April 10 to May 11, 2025, at the Grande Halle de La Villette. The exhibition brings together a host of young artists just out of school, for an unprecedented discovery of the art of tomorrow. [Read more]
Harold Feinstein, The Wheel of Wonders: the exhibition on an eternal New Yorker at Maison Doisneau
Maison Doisneau pays tribute to Harold Feinstein, the American photographer who immortalized a certain face of 20th-century America. From March 7 to June 1, 2025, come and discover the exhibition La roue des merveilles. [Read more]
Belladonna: we saw Tatiana Wolska's exhibition at Drawing Lab - our photos
Attention contemporary art lovers! The Drawing Lab awaits you to discover its exhibition of the moment, entitled Belladonna, from January 24 to April 20, 2025. Somewhere between drawing and sculpture, this exploration by artist Tatiana Wolska takes its inspiration from Belladonna, an ambivalent plant that mixes remedy and poison, to question vital cycles, uprooting and forms of emancipation through drawings that are torn apart, then reassembled. An immersive experience not to be missed! [Read more]
Nuances de Bleu by Van Cleef & Arpels: the free jewelry exhibition at the Galerie du Patrimoine
The famous haute joaillerie house Van Cleef & Arpels makes us see life in blue, with its new exhibition to be discovered free of charge from January 17 to June 30, 2025 at the Galerie du Patrimoine. [Read more]
Cinéma en trompe-l'œil, an exhibition on the art of illusion at the CDA in Enghien-les-Bains
The Centre des Arts d'Enghien-les-Bains reveals the secrets of cinema, with the free exhibition "Cinéma en trompe-l'œil", on view from January 23 to May 25, 2025. [Read more]
Behind the scenes at the Hauts-de-Seine theaters, an exhibition at the Archives départementales (92)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the theaters of the Hauts-de-Seine department, with a small free exhibition on the performing arts, at the heart of the Archives départementales, from January 6 to November 14, 2025. [Read more]
Miss Recuerdo: Grichka & Tohé Commaret's free exhibition at the Pernod-Ricard Foundation
From February 18 to April 26, 2025, the Pernod Ricard Foundation will be hosting "Miss Recuerdo", a first-of-its-kind exhibition in France featuring the work of Grichka and Tohé Commaret. An immersion in memory and familiar places, to be discovered in Paris. [Read more]
Paris Sauvage: the free photo exhibition at Bercy Village
Discover the wild animals that live in the Paris region, with the "Paris Sauvage" exhibition, to be seen on the walls of Bercy Village from January 16 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]
Paris, capital of the pearl: the superb free jewelry exhibition at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
From the origins of the pearl to its use in jewelry, L'École des Arts Joailliers' new free exhibition tells the story of this pearly splendor in the heart of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, from November 21, 2024 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]
The cabins of the Molitor swimming pool by 70 international artists! Unusual street-art exhibition
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 swimming pool in Paris is offering us a second and even bigger 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 Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Heritage Days, then on guided tours or free of charge by reservation. [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]
Have you made your choice? Let's go, the exhibitions are waiting for you! Don't hesitate to come back and consult this guide, which is regularly updated with the latest news.
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025
Prices
Free
