Looking for something to do in Paris in September 2025? To get the new year off to a good start, we're heading for the museums: they too are back in session, with some great new exhibitions and events not to be missed. From retrospectives of iconic artists to bold contemporary explorations, the capital is bursting with captivating cultural events.
Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Fondation Vuitton, Lafayette Anticipations, Musée Guimet, Musée d'Art Moderne, Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie... All your favorite museums unveil their programs and offer you the best of culture, without leaving the capital. But that's not all! Art galleries, foundations and cultural centers are also going back to school, with a host of exceptional exhibitions. Just follow the guide!
When it comes to planning art events in Paris for September 2025, it's impossible to resist the call of museums and galleries. But this time of year, the program is very full... To help you make sense of it, and to enable you to spend more time in front of the paintings than in front of your computer, we've put together a small selection of exhibitions to see this month. We leave you to discover the arty events that will fill your days/evenings and weekends in September 2025.
Georges de la Tour: French Painter's Exhibition Extended at the Jacquemart-André Museum
Discover the works of Georges de la Tour, the French heir to Caravaggio and a master of chiaroscuro, in a comprehensive retrospective on display at the Jacquemart-André Museum from September 11, 2025, to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings. [Read more]
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]
Pierre Soulages, another light: the painter's works on paper on show at the Musée du Luxembourg
Pierre Soulages' works on paper are featured in a ground-breaking exhibition entitled "Soulages, une autre lumière", not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris from September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It's an opportunity to discover a little-known facet of the man many nicknamed the master of outrenoir. [Read more]
Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais
The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Painting the memory: the retrospective on Boris Zaborov is extended at the Maison Caillebotte
Maison Caillebotte honors painter Boris Zaborov with the exhibition Painting Memory, on view from May 17 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]
Anna Maria Maiolino at the Musée Picasso: our photos from the "Je suis là" exhibition
An artist who is always there, like the title of the exhibition... The Musée Picasso invites you to discover an exhibition of works by Anna Maria Maiolino, entitled "Je suis là. Estou aqui", from June 14 to September 21, 2025. Far from being a retrospective, this exhibition is quite the opposite. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - photos
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
Intimate Henner, the man behind the artist: the exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner reveals "the man behind the artist" in a new exhibition on view from May 17 to October 13, 2025. [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]
Maximilien Luce: our photos from the landscape exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre
A fine production between pointillism and neo-impressionism... The Musée de Montmartre invites you to discover an exhibition of works by the artist Maximilien Luce, entitled "Maximilien Luce, l'instinct du paysage", from March 21 to September 14, 2025. This retrospective, the first in Paris since 1983, showcases the landscape works of this neo-impressionist painter, ranging from urban scenes to luminous countryside. [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]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos
A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom. [Read more]
Disney100: the Disney Centenary exhibition in Paris is extended, our photos
100 years already... Disney invites you to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, entitled Disney100, from April 10 to October 26, 2025. A plunge into 100 years of history and magic! [Read more]
Clubbing: the exhibition in nightclub mode extended at the Grand Palais Immersif - our photos
Like a desire to dance on the dancefloor! The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover its exhibition on the history of clubs and nightclubs, entitled Clubbing, from May 13 to October 12, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues. [Read more]
Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais
A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025. [Read more]
Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées
An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Bel Ouvrage: 95-piece Collectible Design exhibition in a private mansion in the 6th arrondissement of Paris
French design comes to Paris from September 8 to 10, 2025 with the second edition of Bel Ouvrage, echoing Paris Design Week. On 450 m2 of a heritage site rarely open to the public, 95 pieces of collectible design and works of art will be on display in a scenographically designed trail, blending art, luxury and innovation. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: a textile work invites itself into the Colonne de Juillet, place de la Bastille
Paris Design Week weaves its creativity once again from September 4 to 13, 2025, in every nook and cranny of the capital. Ten days of design on the move, with cutting-edge exhibitions and free installations in unusual locations. And for the first time, the Colonne de Juillet is transformed into an "art gallery" in the heart of the Place de la Bastille. [Read more]
Topology of Water: Rocks, Plants and Wind: the immersive installation at the Korean Cultural Center
The Korean Cultural Center offers an immersive journey to the heart of Jeju Island with a video mapping installation combining art, nature and digital landscapes. From June 20 to September 6, 2025, this sensory fresco invites you to a poetic contemplation between sea and vegetation. [Read more]
Pixels Botaniques: Miguel Chevalier's digital exhibition at the Musée de la Seine-et-Marne
A digital exhibition echoing that of the Grand Palais Immersif... The Musée départemental de la Seine-et-Marne in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin hosts Pixels Botaniques, an exhibition by Miguel Chevalier combining digital art and reflection on artificial nature, from March 16 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [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]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
Zoo Art Show: the huge temporary street art museum in Paris La Défense - extended
4,000 m² dedicated to street art, spread over four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. That's what awaits you at the Zoo Art Show, described as an immersive museum of urban arts. For the occasion, works by more than 500 artists are on display. Find out more about the Zoo Art Show in Paris La Défense, open to the general public since June 7, 2025. Due to its success, the Zoo Art Show has been extended until June 2026. [Read more]
Fin DAC at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery: carte blanche between street art and Japonism - closing event
Fin DAC is holding his first solo exhibition in Paris with carte blanche at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery from September 26, 2025, unveiling 22 original works with Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Belle Époque influences. Closing on November 27, 2025, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. [Read more]
Miss.Tic: a free exhibition in tribute to the street artist in Paris' 13th arrondissement - our photos
Parisian gallery Mathgoth pays tribute to Miss.Tic from September 27 to October 25, 2025. Head for Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Je suis partie pour rester", a brand-new exhibition dedicated to the famous French street artist and poetess, who died in 2022. An opportunity to rediscover her work, both poetic and committed. [Read more]
The Line: contemporary urban scene honored in Paris exhibition
Shepard Fairey, Add Fuel, Vhils, Nasty and JonOne... All these famous artists from the contemporary urban scene are taking part in "The Line", the very first Underdogs exhibition in Paris! Join us at Domus Maubourg, in the capital's 7th arrondissement, to admire several of their works on Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Street art: a free Bombasphères exhibition in Paris featuring 80 artists, our photos
The Les Bombasphères art group is back in Paris with a new event to be discovered at the Lab galerie in Paris. On the program? An exhibition featuring over 120 paint bombs customized by 80 urban artists! [Read more]
Parenthèses urbaines 2025: the street art festival in Roissy-en-Brie
A new 3rd edition of the "Parenthèses urbaines" street art festival. Join us in Roissy-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, from September 20 to October 3, 2025 to discover a series of works by Le Cyklop, Demoisellemm, Djalouz, Emyart's, Kaldea and Nasty. [Read more]
JonOne: a free exhibition of the street artist on Fluctuart in Paris - our photos
New installation and new street artist featured on Fluctuart! From September 11 to December 21, 2025, the famous floating barge hosts the "Carte blanche" exhibition by John Andrew Perello aka JonOne. An opportunity to delve into the career of this major urban art artist through old and new works. Discover our photos of this free exhibition! [Read more]
C.A.P.S 2025: the urban art festival in Clichy for an artistic summer
The town of Clichy is transformed into a giant museum, for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Join us from June 27 to September 20, 2025 for an even more exciting 5th edition! [Read more]
Paname Rendez-vous, 13 bis & Mr Djub meet at the Roger-Viollet gallery for a free exhibition
Street-artist 13 bis and collage master Mr. Djub unveil a joint exhibition at Galerie Roger-Viollet. Come and discover this mix of styles with the free exhibition Paname Rendez-vous, from June 5 to September 13, 2025. [Read more]
Graffiti x Georges Mathieu: our photos from the exhibition at La Monnaie de Paris
When graffiti meets the world of Abstraction Lyrique... In parallel with the exhibition of works by Georges Mathieu, La Monnaie de Paris invites various street artists to create in situ in an exhibition, Graffiti x Goerges Mathieu, on view from April 11 to September 7, 2025. Artists include Lek & Sowat, JonOne and Nassyo... [Read more]
The Palais Galliera unveils the outfit worn by the horsewoman at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Come and admire up close the outfit of the mysterious horsewoman, who marked the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Her outfit is presented as part of the Fashion in Motion #3 exhibition, from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion in motion #3: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera - photos
The Palais Galliera explores the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition. The third part, focusing on winter sports, runs from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
Switching Tracks at the Paris Refrigeration Museum
Sponsored - Discover L’Aiguillage, nestled within the Frigos of Paris: a vibrant blend of art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. A space rich in history and brimming with innovative artistic experiments. [Read more]
Robert Doisneau - Instants donnés: special nocturnes to discover the exhibition at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol pays tribute to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau with a retrospective photo exhibition, presented from April 17 to October 19, 2025. Take advantage of exceptional nocturnes on October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, 2025. [Read more]
Hoda Afshar at the Musée du Quai Branly: a committed exhibition on images, the gaze and resistance
The Musée du Quai Branly hosts Hoda Afshar's first solo exhibition in France. "Performing the Invisible" unveils several visual installations, engaged photographs and reflections on representation and the power of the image. On view from Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to Sunday, January 25, 2026! [Read more]
Haïkus d'argent, Michael Kenna's exhibition free of charge on certain evenings at the Musée Guimet
Haïkus d'argent, l'Asie photographiée par Michael Kenna, is the new exhibition to be discovered at the Musée Guimet in Paris, until September 29, 2025. The exhibition plunges us into the pure, contemplative work of the British photographer through his black-and-white images of Asia. Take advantage of free evening openings to discover the exhibition. [Read more]
Versailles from the air II: our photos of the exhibition at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles
Ready to take to the skies? From August 30 to November 16, 2025, the Ancienne Poste de Versailles invites you to discover "Versailles from Above II", an immersive exhibition revealing the royal city from above, through aerial images, a historical model and a never-before-seen film. [Read more]
Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's new fashion exhibition
Under its historic glass roof, the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa presents the fashion exhibition "Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté", a tribute to the Summer-Autumn 2003 collection, which marked the couturier's comeback after eleven years of silence. Upstairs, it is enhanced by Bruce Weber's black-and-white photographs, which delicately capture the volumes and reinvented femininity of each creation. [Read more]
The spirit of Japanese gardens: a free photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris
This autumn, zenitude is the order of the day at the Maison de la culture du Japon. The famous Japanese center in Paris invites you to come and relax through the free exhibition "The Spirit of Japanese Gardens", and the photographs of Frédéric Soreau. [Read more]
Guardians of the Ocean: Inuuteq Storch's free photo exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark
From September 19 to November 23, 2025, Bicolore, the cultural center of the Maison du Danemark in Paris, presents the free exhibition "Guardians of the Ocean". An opportunity to discover the striking images taken by Inuit photographer Inuuteq Storch. [Read more]
Jeju Island, living with the sea: the haenyeo divers exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center
Immerse yourself in the daily lives of the haenyeo, the legendary female divers of Jeju Island, through a unique exhibition presented by the Korean Cultural Center until September 6, 2025. A vibrant tribute to these guardians of the sea, between tradition, memory and contemporary creation. [Read more]
Les chais de Bercy: a photo exhibition delving into Bercy Village's winegrowing past
From June 19 to September 21, 2025, an open-air photo exhibition at Bercy Village brings to life the wine epic, the world's largest wine and spirits market in the 19th century, through 30 archival photographs. [Read more]
Acne Paper Palais Royal: the permanent (art) gallery for the Acne Studios brand opens in Paris
Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
L'envol: a free, poetic photo exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant
Galerie de l'Instant puts dance in the spotlight, in a poetic and lyrical photo exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from June 19 to September 14, 2025. [Read more]
Marie-Laure de Decker: the photojournalist reveals herself in a retrospective at the MEP - our photos
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is devoting a major exhibition to Marie-Laure de Decker, the great photojournalist of the 20th century. The retrospective runs from June 4 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Superfacial: Audrey Tautou's free photo exhibition at Quai de la Photo, on the Seine in Paris
This summer, Audrey Tautou steps behind the lens with Superfacial, a free photo exhibition to be discovered from June 5 to September 10, 2025 at Quai de la Photo, on the banks of the 13th arrondissement in Paris. In it, she unveils three photographic series, funny, modest and hard-hitting. A human-sized print, far from myth, close to reality. [Read more]
Mondes en commun: the Albert-Kahn museum's photography festival
The Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn puts contemporary photography in the spotlight with its Mondes en Commun festival. Discover its new edition from May 17 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]
Carte blanche à Wolfgang Tillmans, the last exhibition at the BPI of the Centre Pompidou before closing
The Centre Pompidou is giving German artist Wolfgang Tillmans carte blanche from June 13 to September 22, 2025. The artist will take over the 6,000 m² of the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) for a final exhibition before the emblematic building closes for five years of renovation. Expect an unprecedented artistic experience in which the architecture and functions of the library become the terrain for exploration by a committed artist. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends? [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art extended at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in a new, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. [Read more]
Free exhibition by Christian Lapie at the Domaine de Saint Cloud
Un temps infini, Christian Lapie's free exhibition at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, France, unveils fifteen monumental sculptures on a 460-hectare site. This contemporary art trail runs from September 12, 2025 to September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village
GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access. [Read more]
Three centuries at l'Isle Adam: the extended exhibition at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis-Senlecq invites you to discover the history of L'Isle-Adam, in the Val-d'Oise, through an exhibition that takes you on a journey through time and the region's natural landscapes, from October 20, 2024 to September 28, 2025, and from October 12, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: Le Labyrinthe, the monumental fashion installation at Hôtel de la Marine
To mark Paris Design Week and the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a monumental installation by designer Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau, from September 3 to 21. From the main courtyard to the loggia, via the salons d'apparat, follow this immersive, free tour of the Hôtel de la Marine, the must-see design event of the autumn! [Read more]
Back to school: educational museums to do with children in Paris
It's back to school for the kids. Would you like to accompany your little ones back to school in a fun way? If so, here's our selection of educational museums in Paris, where you can have fun learning lots of things, even with children! [Read more]
Exhibition of regional costumes at Château de Breteuil
Discover an extensive collection of regional costumes at the Château de Breteuil from September 15 to November 14, 2025. [Read more]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game: the arty exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet Orangerie
From August 30 to September 7, 2025, the Musée Carnavalet's Orangerie will be hosting an art exhibition based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, entitled Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game. A unique visual immersion in the world of the cult game, with iconic works, giant statues and exclusive gifts! [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: "Folie", a free multi-sensory installation at the Hôtel de Sully
Paris Design Week 2025 returns from September 4 to 13, coloring Paris with free, interactive installations. In the midst of all this, "Folie" by Lucas Huillet and Alexandre Helwani invites you to lie down, let yourself be carried away and awaken all your senses, on a strange couch, planted on the terrace of the Hôtel de Sully. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: three installations in the heart of the Bibliothèque historique de Paris
For this year's Paris Design Week, head to the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris to discover three free installations. From September 4 to 13, 2025, the handsome townhouse will unveil the varied creations of talented designers, collectives and studios. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: two unusual installations at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Paris Design Week 2025 takes place from September 4 to 13, and puts the capital in "design à gogo" mode! Exhibitions, workshops and installations are all free and open to all, making for a colorful back-to-school experience. At the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, two installations chase away the banality to capture the eye and awaken the senses of curious strollers, with free workshops to boot! [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]
Olibet cookies, an industrial adventure: the historical and gourmet exhibition at MUS
The Musée d'Histoire Urbaine et Sociale de Suresnes tells the story of Biscuits Olibet, a family business that played a key role in the town's history. The exhibition runs from July 10 to September 21, 2025. [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]
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]
Machine arrière #1, the radio-transistor: the Cité des Sciences historical exhibition in pictures
The Cité des Sciences invites you to (re)discover an object that revolutionized our daily lives: the radio! From May 6 to November 2, 2025, learn all the secrets of this wonderful invention. [Read more]
Panoramart: the free exhibition by Aurélien Jeanney, perched atop the Tour Montparnasse
Ready to see Paris from another angle? From April 3 to October 31, 2025, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower Observatory) propels art 210 meters into the sky with Panoramart, an exhibition by illustrator Aurélien Jeanney, featuring 10 trompe-l'œil and anamorphic frescoes that reinvent the capital. [Read more]
Dogs and cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite animals
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 18, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Wax: fashion and culture meet in Musée de l'Homme exhibition - photos
The Musée de l'Homme explores the cultural implications of wax, a colorful fabric emblematic of African outfits, in an original exhibition on view from February 5 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
Masters of fire: the historical and educational exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale takes us back to the Bronze Age, to discover the "Masters of Fire", with an educational exhibition on view from June 13, 2025 to March 6, 2026. [Read more]
Agatha Christie, in search of archaeology: the exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and her passion for archaeology, thanks to a new exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise, on view from February 8 to December 28, 2025. [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Carnets de timbres dans l'air du temps, the original exhibition at the Musée de la Poste - our photos
The Musée de la Poste invites you to explore its world, with a new exhibition designed for philatelists... But not only! From January 31, 2024 to October 13, 2025, visit the Carnets de timbres dans l'air du temps exhibition. [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]
MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in September 2025: top tips in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Looking for a free exhibition in Paris in September 2025? Well, museums and art galleries are going back to school too! Come and discover the best art exhibitions to see in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
And if you're looking for a good deal, don't hesitate to consult our guide to cultural walks and open-air exhibitions and our guide to Parisian museums, which are free to all all year round! Whether you're a lover of classical art or looking for something modern, Parisian museums offer a whole range of wonderful discoveries to suit all tastes.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Free exhibitions to see in September 2025: top tips in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
