5 Free Exhibitions for European Museum Night 2026 in Paris

For the 22nd edition of the European Museum Night, major Parisian museums open their temporary exhibitions for free. At the Grand Palais, three exhibitions are accessible: 'This Will Not End Well' featuring Nan Goldin's retrospective, Hilma af Klint's first-ever French exhibition, and a display of nearly 300 works from Matisse's final years. The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents a free exhibition dedicated to Alexander Calder, balancing sculpture and movement. The Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris offers a free journey through Kazuo Kitaï's photography, revealing overlooked aspects of Japanese culture. The Musée de l'Orangerie opens its Henri Rousseau exhibition and permanent collection including Monet's Nymphéas. The Musée d'Orsay showcases its Renoir exhibition. All events require free entry with reservations or limited capacity, running from 18h to midnight.