Tip: 5 free exhibitions to see with children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 15, 2025 at 02:00 p.m. · Published on November 7, 2022 at 11:57 a.m.
Treat yourself and your family to a great time for the modest sum of zero euros, with our selection of free exhibitions to discover with the kids!

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 are sometimes tight, and it's complicated to organize different 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, there are plenty of 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 - come and enjoy these free exhibitions, which are sure to delight young and old alike.

By the way, what are these free exhibitions to visit with the kids? There are dozens of them in the region, so here's our selection of the moment.

Free exhibitions to see with your family at the moment:

L'océan de Léa, l'exposition événement à la patinoire de Saint-Ouen - nos photos - image00007L'océan de Léa, l'exposition événement à la patinoire de Saint-Ouen - nos photos - image00007L'océan de Léa, l'exposition événement à la patinoire de Saint-Ouen - nos photos - image00007L'océan de Léa, l'exposition événement à la patinoire de Saint-Ouen - nos photos - image00007 Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]

ZEUS, le cheval métallique des JO exposé gratuitement au musée des Arts et Métiers - fotor 1765963680084ZEUS, le cheval métallique des JO exposé gratuitement au musée des Arts et Métiers - fotor 1765963680084ZEUS, le cheval métallique des JO exposé gratuitement au musée des Arts et Métiers - fotor 1765963680084ZEUS, le cheval métallique des JO exposé gratuitement au musée des Arts et Métiers - fotor 1765963680084 ZEUS, the metallic Olympic horse, on display for free at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse that stole hearts at the Olympic Games, has taken a seat on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This towering steel sculpture is open to the public and free to visit from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]

Exposition Cliorama - 20251108 LCasanova Renault Cliorama 17298Exposition Cliorama - 20251108 LCasanova Renault Cliorama 17298Exposition Cliorama - 20251108 LCasanova Renault Cliorama 17298Exposition Cliorama - 20251108 LCasanova Renault Cliorama 17298 Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-Emilion The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]

Europa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à ParisEuropa Expérience, un lieu d'exposition gratuit et immersif sur l'Union Européenne à Paris Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]

Here are a few suggestions for outings that will help you make memories with your 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.

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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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