Do you love art? Photography? Painting? Sure, but not everyone necessarily has the budget to visit museums! Except that in Paris, not everything costs money! That’s right—check out these unique, 100% free exhibitions in Paris. Who said art isn’t for everyone?
More than 75 urban artists are taking over the galleries of the Petit Palais—a free and unique exhibition worth exploring. Among the must-see free exhibitions in Paris, “We Are Still Here” brings together more than 75 artists and features contemporary works scattered throughout the galleries of the permanent collection. Designed as a true treasure hunt, the exhibition runs from June 20 to September 20, 2026.
The“Colors of Korea”Exhibition: Spotlight on Contemporary Korean Art atthe Korean Cultural Center
Calling all fans of Korean culture: the exhibition“Colors of Korea: Spotlight on Contemporary Korean Art”is coming to Paris, showcasing the work of34 artists. Head to theKorean Cultural Centerto discover acolorful exhibition featuringimmersive installationsandbold paintings. The goal: to explore color and position it as a universal language, straddling the linebetween tradition and contemporary art. Through August 29, 2026
A monumental mural by Seth adorns the columns of the National Assembly—on view for free through September 28, 2026. Among the free exhibitions not to be missed in Paris, this outdoor installation by street artist Seth transforms the façade of the Palais-Bourbon with a monumental mural titled “Marianne rêve,” composed of a central canvas and gradients in the colors of the French flag. The work is on view for free from June 16 through September 28, 2026.
The“Paris, Open at Night” exhibition at the Galerie Roger-Violle
TheGalerie Roger-Violletbrings the capital’s nocturnal memories to life with a captivating free exhibition in the heart of Paris, in the 6th arrondissement. From festive snapshots to moments of everyday life, including scenes of nighttime work,*Paris Open at Night*captures the soul of Paris between 1900 and 1970 through a collection of photographs, mostly in black and white. They’ll reveal a new, poetic side of the City of Light, transformed as night falls. On view through October 3, 2026!
The Carnavalet Museum and its 1,337 m² garden are free all year round. Among the must-see cultural highlights in Paris, the Carnavalet Museum—dedicated to the history of Paris—houses over 600,000 works and artifacts and offers free access to a large portion of its collections. It also features a 1,337 m² French-style garden open to visitors during regular hours, with a special 24-hour opening until July 13 inclusive.
Discover Paris’s most secret free street art gallery
Locatedbeneath the Quai des Tuileries, a former road tunnel over 800 meters longhas been transformed into a massive art gallery, where you can admire street artfor free and to your heart’s content all year round.An incredible and unique experience to enjoy on foot or by bike!
The outdoor street art murals at Spot 13
On a completely different note, this outdoor spot offers several free exhibitions in Paris: Spot 13. Designed as an open-air gallery, Spot 13 showcases colorful murals—constantly updated—for street art enthusiasts. Here, urban artists from all walks of life transform bare, concrete walls, breathing new life and color into them.
Discover all the secrets of Fragonard perfumery for free. At this Parisian museum, the Fragonard Perfume Museum reveals—free of charge—every step of the perfume-making process: raw materials, extraction, distillation, formulation, bottling, and the art of the “nose.”
An intimate and surprising museum, tucked away in a private mansion in the 17th arrondissement. Among the exhibitions and cultural venues to discover without breaking the bank, this small museum nestled in a private mansion in the 17th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from Parc Monceau, houses a major collection by Jean-Jacques Henner and features a magnificent covered winter garden where concerts are held. The museum has an intimate atmosphere, is notable for its Salon Rouge, and is free for visitors under 26.
A free museum housing a Buddha over 4 meters tall and 5,000 Asian artworks. For a cultural getaway without spending a penny, head to the Cernuschi Museum, located in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. It features a collection of approximately 5,000 works, mainly from Japan and China, including a monumental Buddha. Admission is free, making it a must-see for discovering Asian art right in the heart of Paris.