Of course we want to get out and about with our little ones, and help them discover all the beautiful things to see in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Unfortunately, budgets can be tight, and it's difficult to organize a variety of activities without burning a hole in the wallet.
Fortunately, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, there are plenty of free events to enjoy and learn from! And, of course, among all these activities, there are some great exhibitions to visit with the whole family.
Exhibitions that are fun, immersive, educational, magical... And a whole host of other -ic adjectives to pique our curiosity and whet our appetites. So don't resist, and get in on the action with these free exhibitions, sure to delight young and old alike.
But what are these free exhibitions to visit with children? There are dozens of them in the region, so here's our current selection.
Le mignonisme en Seine: Philippe Katerine's free exhibition on a barge in Clichy (92)
Philippe Katerine makes a stopover in Clichy with Le Mignonisme en Seine, a free exhibition as tender as it is wild. Aboard the legendary Touta barge, designed by Le Corbusier, his drawings will be on display until July 31, 2025. [Read more]
Food-express: the unusual exhibition on train gastronomy at Ground Control - our photos
Ground Control is offering us a little unusual this summer, an exhibition at the heart of bar cars and meals on trains. From July 10 to October 5, 2025, visit the free Food-express exhibition. [Read more]
Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau
Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out. [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]
Sculptures en l'Île 2025: the free contemporary art exhibition returns to Andrésy
Sculptures en l'Île 2025, the free outdoor contemporary art exhibition, returns to Andrésy (Yvelines) from June 14 to September 28, 2025, on the riverbanks and Nancy Island, after being cancelled in 2024. A not-to-be-missed artistic event just a stone's throw from Paris. [Read more]
Here are a few suggestions for outings that are sure to create great memories for the whole family! Have you already seen all these exhibitions? Come back to this page a little later: it's regularly updated with new programs as the capital'scultural scene evolves.
And for even more ideas for family outings, take a look at our guide to exhibitions organized especially for children.
15 exhibitions to discover with children right now in Paris
Museums are not just for grown-ups! Yes, there is no age to appreciate art: the proof is in these exhibitions that will delight children and their parents/guardians/grandparents, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
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15 exhibitions to discover with children right now in Paris
