This is the cultural highlight you simply can't miss in spring. Every year in May, the Night of Museums delights curious visitors and enthusiasts alike, inviting everyone to experience a special evening. During this unmissable event, museums, monuments, castles, art foundations, and other fascinating venues take turns revealing their evening programs, often free of charge and featuring activities suitable for all ages. The 22nd edition is set for this Saturday, May 23, 2026, promising plenty of exciting discoveries and great deals!
Moreover, each year offers such a vast lineup that everyone can find a perfect outing to match their passion. A shout-out to literature lovers—this is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart of literary temples.
Between writers' homes, libraries and museums, numerous cultural venues are offering an immersive journey into the world of literature, along with special programming for the Night of Museums 2026. To help you navigate this festive lineup, we’re taking you on a tour of the participating venues in the 22nd edition in the Île-de-France region and outlining their upcoming activities.
By the way, stay tuned, as this guide is updated regularly, so don't miss a thing between now and the big day!
Nuit des Musées 2026: an exclusive tour of the library of a renowned French couturier in Paris
In the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement, a venue is set to open its doors for an exceptional late-night event as part of the Night of Museums. And what if this Saturday, May 23, 2026, we step into the library of a renowned French couturier? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 : a free after-hours event at the BnF Richelieu site and its oval hall
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore, after dark, the famous oval hall and the National Library of France museum, which holds plenty of treasures. Click here to discover the evening's program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 à Paris : an evening at the Polish Library and its three little-known museums
Why not take advantage of Nuit des Musées to discover the Polish Library and its three hidden museums in Paris? Each one pays tribute to notable figures born in Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon, and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Check out the program for this three-for-one night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A Romantic-Era Night at the Maison de Balzac for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
The Maison de Balzac open its doors to the public for free on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to mark the new edition of the Night of Museums. Art and literature mingle during the evening, to the great delight of visitors. A spectacular late-night edition, and here is the program for you! [Read more]
Free Tour of Auguste Comte's House for the 2026 Night of Museums: The Evening Program
For the Night of Museums, Auguste Comte's historic apartment-turned-museum invites you to explore their special program and immerse yourself in the world of the philosopher and founder of positivism. Mark your calendar for May 23, 2026, and join us for an evening filled with fascinating discoveries at this year's nocturnal event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a self-guided visit to the Smith-Lesouëf Library in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)
The Museum Night is the perfect opportunity to gather a variety of cultural treats during exceptional late-night openings. In Nogent-sur-Marne, in the Val-de-Marne, the Smith-Lesouëf Library—designated as a House of Illustrious—will open its doors on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the 22nd edition of this highly anticipated spring event in Île-de-France. Ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Guided Night Tours at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House (78)
Night of Museums 2026 also takes place at the Elsa Triolet - Aragon House in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, come explore this stunning venue and its sculpture garden during the evening hours. Here’s what’s scheduled for the night! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Victor Hugo's House in Paris: a sneak peek at this evening's program
On the occasion of the 2026 Night of Museums, Victor Hugo’s Parisian residence is inviting you to a special late-night event this Saturday, May 23rd. Mark your calendars as we unveil the evening’s exciting program for a cultural night deep in the heart of the city. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Experience a lantern magic show at the Stéphane Mallarmé Museum (77)
The Night of Museums is making its comeback in Île-de-France on May 23, 2026, offering an evening packed with extraordinary late-night openings and free guided tours. Explore the lineup of events awaiting you at the Stéphane Mallarmé Departmental Museum in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
