Museum night history guide

Museum Night 2026 at the Château de Versailles (Yvelines, 78): the program for the Sun King’s domain.

What’s in store for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Château de Versailles? Here’s what to expect for the 22nd edition, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

We dance at the Bossuet Museum in Meaux for the 2026 Night of Museums: the free-evening program.

This year, the Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous exceptional late-night openings are being organized across Île-de-France. This is the case at the Bossuet Museum, the Museum of Art and History of the city of Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Discover the schedule for this annual nocturnal event!

Museum Night 2025: Thousand and One Nights Ball at the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92)

To mark the 21st Nuit des musées, the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92) is opening its doors this Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a free nocturne, with a detailed program.

Night of Museums 2026: the lineup for the after-hours program at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris

Would you like to discover the Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme? Good news: for the Nuit des Musées 2025, this museum is opening its doors to us free of charge for a special night on Saturday May 17.

A Night of Sound at the Eco-Museum of the Cartoucherie: The 2026 Museum Night Program

In the town of Survilliers, in Val d'Oise, the Ecomuseum of the Cartoucherie will open its doors to visitors free of charge on May 23, 2026, as part of this year's Night of Museums celebration.

Night at the Museums 2026: Free Evening Event at the Mobilier National, Gobelins Manufactory

The National Furniture Museum, located on Avenue des Gobelins in Paris, will participate in this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a perfect opportunity to explore the current exhibition for free during this special evening.

Museum Night 2025 at the Musée de Provins et du Provinois (77): free nocturnal tour of the museum

We're taking advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025 to discover the Musée de Provins et du Provinois on May 17, 2025. A free nocturnal visit allows us to admire this museum and its exceptional collections, which take us back in time.

Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)

Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Lambinet Museum: an entertaining evening at the Versailles History Museum

For this year's Night of Museums, head over to the Lambinet Museum in Versailles for a nighttime visit! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a free cultural evening full of excitement and discovery.

Concert and Escape Game at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum (78) for the 2026 Night of Museums

The Night of Museums is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering special evening openings and free visits for visitors of all ages. In the Yvelines department, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting program planned at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening?

A musical evening at Europa Experience Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums

Europa Experience is a unique and unconventional museum that offers a special nighttime event for the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn more about the European Union! So, what can visitors expect for this 22nd edition?

Exhibition and evening scavenger hunt for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History

As part of the 22nd edition of Museum Night, the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History in L'Isle-Adam invites you to enjoy a variety of activities this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with special evening hours. It's the perfect opportunity for a memorable night out with family or friends during this highly anticipated cultural event.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests

Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026.

Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a Free Evening at the Museum of Medical History in Paris

The Night of Museums will return on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Museum of Medical History will open its doors for free evening visits. A perfect opportunity for curiosity seekers and enthusiasts alike.

Night of Museums 2026: Free Evening Event at the Grande Galerie of Evolution, Museum

The Natural History Museum of Paris will be taking part in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. This is the perfect opportunity to revisit the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution — and best of all, admission is free! Below is the detailed lineup for this unmissable evening event.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Legion of Honor Museum: a special evening in Paris

The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23rd. Throughout the evening, visitors will have the chance to wander through the museum and explore stunning artworks, costumes, and medals during guided tours—an exceptional nocturnal event not to be missed!

Night of Museums 2026: Tightrope Walkers Bring New Life to Île-de-France Prehistoric Museum in Nemours (77)

On the occasion of Museum Night on May 23, 2026, the Île-de-France Prehistory Museum in Nemours (77) is unveiling its program! Ready to travel back in time during this free cultural evening?

An Unusual Tasting Tour at the Val-d'Oise Archaeology Museum for Museums Night 2026

For this year’s edition of the Night of Museums in Val d'Oise, the Archaeological Museum is offering a unique evening combining exploration and tasting during an extraordinary late-night event on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

A theatrical family investigation at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77) for the Night of the Museums in 2026

The Château of Brie-Comte-Robert will open its doors for Museums Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A playful, theatrical quiz designed for both children and adults awaits visitors within this historic site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening that’s both unusual and culturally enriching.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée d'art et d'Histoire de Meudon (92): the night-time program

We're mixing art and heritage on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with the Nuit des Musées at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Meudon. Discover the program for this edition of the cultural nocturne in Île-de-France.