Nuit des Musées 2025 Paris & Île-de-France: writers' houses and literary museums

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 12, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.
For literature lovers, there's plenty to do on Nuit des Musées in Paris and Île-de-France. Discover the program at the literary museums, libraries and writers' houses taking part in the 21st edition of this cultural nocturne in the Paris region, this Saturday, May 17, 2025.

It's the cultural event not to be missed in spring. Every year in May, Nuit des Musées delights the curious and the passionate by inviting us to experience a special evening. During this not-to-be-missed event, museums, monuments, castles, art foundations and other fascinating venues take it in turns to unveil their nightly programs, often free of charge and accompanied by entertainment for young and old alike. The 21st edition awaits you this Saturday, May 17, 2025, and promises plenty of good deals!

Every year, the program is so vast that everyone can find an outing to suit their passion. For literary souls, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the temples of literature. From writers' houses to libraries and museums, a host of cultural venues are offering us a plunge into the world of letters, with special programming for Nuit des Musées 2025. To help you find your way around, we're taking you on a tour of the participating venues and their programs for this 21st edition in the Paris region.

By the way, stay tuned, as this guide is updated regularly, so don't miss a thing between now and the big day!

Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 2037Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 2037Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 2037Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 2037 Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Maison Elsa Triolet - Aragon in Yvelines (78)
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Maison Jean Cocteau à Milly-la-Forêt en Essonne - photos -  façadeMaison Jean Cocteau à Milly-la-Forêt en Essonne - photos -  façadeMaison Jean Cocteau à Milly-la-Forêt en Essonne - photos -  façadeMaison Jean Cocteau à Milly-la-Forêt en Essonne - photos -  façade Nuit des Musées 2025: theatrical evening at the Maison-Musée Jean Cocteau in Essonne (91)
Looking for a good deal in Essonne for Nuit des Musées 2025? Head for the Maison Jean Cocteau on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for an evening at the heart of art. [Read more]

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For this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées en Essonne, Victor Hugo's Literary House opens its doors to us for an exceptional nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Discover the program! [Read more]

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For the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, we're taking you on a tour of the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each of which pays tribute to key figures from Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Discover the program for this nocturne on May 17, 2025! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025

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