Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Palais du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet (78): the program for this nocturne

Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums ) invites us to rediscover our heritage in a different way, through a program of night-time visits, often free of charge, with the added bonus of entertainment, concerts, workshops and other surprises. For the occasion, museums, castles, monuments and other institutions are waiting to reveal their secrets for an evening full of discoveries. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

If you're in the Yvelines region, you can look forward to a great program for this Nuit des Musées 2025. Among the treasures of this region's heritage, the town of Rambouillet boasts a historical nugget absolutely worth a visit: the Palais du Roi de Rome.

Built in the early 19th century under Napoleon I, this palace was originally designed to house his son, the King of Rome, also known as Napoleon II. This architectural gem, combining neoclassical and Empire styles, bears witness to the ambition and genius of the Napoleonic era. Every nook and cranny of the palace exudes history, with its sumptuous frescoes, ornate ceilings and magnificent formal gardens, where you'll love to stroll and escape. Would you like to find out more about the Nuit des Musées program? Find out more below:

Program for Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Palais du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet :

The secrets of the Pavillon
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9pm to midnight
Places are limited.
Every half-hour, a Ville d'art et d'histoire guide presents the secrets behind the pavilion's restoration in a nocturnal atmosphere: an ancient atrium, hidden documents, a secret fireplace...
Detailed program available at reception that evening.

Flash visits "Les cités-jardins d'Île-de-France"
Saturday May 17, 2025 6pm to 8pm, then 9pm to midnight
Limited places, registration the same evening
Every 20 minutes, a Ville d'art et d'histoire guide presents a theme linked to the temporary exhibition "Les cités-jardins d'Ile-de-France: une certaine idée du bonheur" .

Play with the oceans!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9pm to 11pm
In conjunction with the "Vingt mille lieux sur les océans" (Twenty thousand places on the oceans) presentation, La Lanterne media library has put together a selection of themed games about the navy and the oceans.

Carte blanche au conservatoire - Musical interlude
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
The Quatuor de la Motte takes you on a musical journey through the permanent collections!

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Middle and high school students have their say!
Saturday May 17, 2025 from 3pm to 6pm
Throughout the year, students from collège Catherine de Vivonne and Lycée Louis Bascan in Rambouillet have been working on the theme of garden cities, in connection with the exhibition "Garden cities in the Ile-de-France region: a certain idea of happiness".
They have produced models, drawings and video clips on display at the Palais du Roi de Rome. All afternoon, students present their work, accompanied by readings.

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.