The weather's fine, the sky's blue (well, almost), so you're in the mood for a stroll through the streets of the capital. This is an excellent decision: you can get some exercise and feed your mind at the same time. And when we tell you that Paris is an open-air museum, it's not for nothing! Culture can also be experienced outdoors in the capital all year round (but especially in fine weather!).
Magnificent outdoor exhibitions are set up all over Paris. Sculptures, photographs, paintings, contemporary art installations, street art... Let yourself be surprised by these works of art that enchant the streets of Paris. It's a great way to learn something new on your own, with your family, your partner or your friends!
Please note that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries, so if you're a fan of this kind of outdoor activity, be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any good deals!
What exhibitions are currently on show in the streets of Paris? Let's take a long artistic stroll! Follow the guide.
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.
Looking for a magical winter outing? Head for the Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025 to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos celebrations. [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]
In Chessy, a surprising walk in the Dhuys sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic Games opening ceremony, on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured hearts, is about to set hoof on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The steel colossus will be accessible to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
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