Palais de Tokyo offers 2 free days to discover the new autumn exhibitions in Paris

The Palais de Tokyo is set to open its doors to the public with a salvo ofexhibitions and two free days. The public will be able to experience an accessible, convivial artistic season, rich in contemporary perspectives.

Two free days and a rich season

This free two-day operation confirms a clear desire for access to art. The flow will be dense, yet the atmosphere remains festive and friendly. Parents, students and the curious mingle, so everyone can compose their visit at their own pace. The program promises to be wide-ranging, embracing current issues.

The site aims to bring people together without filtering their paths. In this way, we move between installations, videos and performative gestures. What’s more, several projects engage in dialogue with minority narratives and sensitive memories. Here, the Palais de Tokyo plays its role as a living catalyst.

Myriam Mihindou – Praesentia offers a journey of forms and voices, between care and resistance, at the Palais de Tokyo. The exhibition, on view from 17/10/2025 to 05/01/2026, weaves sensitive links with our ways of inhabiting the world.

” Art really opens up when the doors are open to all.”

How to prepare your visit

Arrive early, as crowds can build up quickly at the Palais de Tokyo. Be sure to allow time for queuing in the most popular rooms. Also, check for last-minute information on the day. A light bag makes security checks easier.

Don’t forget to take regular breaks, as the attention span is quickly exhausted by dense works of art. So alternate reading time with observation time. Also, adapt the itinerary to younger visitors and set a meeting point. In short, a simple plan makes the experience more fluid.

• Two free days announced to launch new wave of exhibitions
• Key dates to remember for a worry-free visit
• Capacity and access vary according to room and artwork
• Checkroom and safety checks according to site protocol
• Access for PRMs and families, attentive accompaniment depending on the number of visitors

Programming highlights

The aim is clear: to bring together creations rooted in the present, at the heart of the Palais de Tokyo. In this way, several perspectives are brought together across generations and geographies. Themes include memory, community, sound forms and sculptural gestures. We take one step at a time, then return to see things differently.

Palais de Tokyo – ECHO DELAY REVERB: American Art, Francophone Thought brings artists together around visual and political echoes. The group show, from 22/10/2025 to 15/02/2026, articulates American contexts and Francophone thought.

The common thread is the relationship between forms, voices and places. The works respond to each other by ricocheting from room to room. They also create cadences, silences and breaths. The Palais de Tokyo encourages these sensitive passages.

Focus on artists and legacies

The season brings into play both legacies and concrete reinventions. Each gesture leaves an imprint, then reactivates it in a different way. The Palais de Tokyo becomes a shared testing ground. In short, the conversation continues from one work to the next.

Melvin Edwards – Solo exhibition unfolds a body of work forged by history and material, at the Palais de Tokyo. The exhibition runs from 22/10/2025 to 15/02/2026, and invites us to look at metal as a living memory.

Tips for a worry-free experience

Plan breathing periods between two areas of the Palais de Tokyo. For example, a short note taken in peace and quiet helps to fix an idea. What’s more, a detour to a bench often changes the way you look at things. You’ll then be able to pick up the thread again without rushing.

Take a photo of the labels if it’s difficult to read them in the room. This way, you can return to them afterwards, at your own pace. On the other hand, make sure you follow the instructions for fragile works. This ensures the safety of all concerned.

Keep an eye out for specific program schedules. For example, some mediations take place at fixed times and last only a short time. The Palais de Tokyo sometimes offers short, attention-grabbing formats. So be sure to adjust your itinerary accordingly.

One last practical word for a calmer ride. A water bottle and comfortable shoes make all the difference. In addition, a simple priority guides your day: listen to your tempo. You’ll enjoy a moment of clarity, open to surprise.

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