An exceptional evening at the Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville (Seine-et-Marne) for Museum Night 2026

The Night of Museums is making a return for a new edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In Égreville, the Bourdelle Garden-Museum joins in the celebrations, offering visitors a unique chance to explore a key landmark in the cultural landscape of Seine-et-Marne from a different perspective. Here's what awaits you during this cultural night as part of the 22nd Night of Museums.

Every year, the Museum Night invites you to enjoy fantastic cultural highlights. Celebrated across Europe, this event features in Paris and throughout Île-de-France, showcasing an incredible lineup that promises extraordinary evening hours, free tours, and unique activities. Castles, museums, monuments, and major cultural institutions join the festivities across the Paris region. Mark your calendar and don’t miss the next edition, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.

This is your chance to discover the heritage of Seine-et-Marne. Yes, the 77 département has some wonderful surprises in store for you! For sculpture fans, this is your chance to conquer the Musée-Jardin Bourdelle in Égreville. Dedicated to the famoussculptor Antoine Bourdelle, this verdant spot invites you to immerse yourself in the world of this emblematic artist through works exhibited in the open air.

The Night of Museums could be the perfect opportunity to explore this unexpected venue. Curious about what’s planned for Saturday, May 23, 2026? Find out below!

2026 Night of Museums Program at Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville, Seine-et-Marne

« The class, the work! »
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
### Sculpture and Memory: A Cross-Cultural Reflection between France and Argentina

After five sessions in the classroom or at the museum, the 6th-grade students from Blanche de Castille Middle School in La Chapelle-la-Reine are showcasing their projects on the role of sculptures as symbols of remembrance and as means of expressing ideas and values through art.

This interdisciplinary approach, blending visual arts, history, and art history, centers around the equestrian statue of General Alvear, unveiled in Buenos Aires in 1926.
Highlighting approximately fifteen sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
### A Stroll Through Antoine Bourdelle’s Sculptures

Around fifteen sculptures will be illuminated in vibrant colors. The spotlight will be on the equestrian statue of General Alvear, along with his four allegories, as part of the commemoration of its unveiling in 1926 in Buenos Aires. This monumental piece was commissioned from Bourdelle in 1912 by an Argentine government panel to mark the centenary of the country's independence.
Argentine Tango Turns the Garden into a Dance Floor
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
### Argentina’s Heritage in the Footsteps of General Alvear

In front of the equestrian statue of General Alvear, composed of five sculptures — one of which was unveiled in Buenos Aires in 1926 — Tango Unione offers a public demonstration and a tutorial by professional dancers.

As a social dance, sultry and alluring, Tango originated in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. Romantic and full of passion, Tango creates a delicate, feverish connection through improvisation; its steps are not pre-set to be repeated sequentially but are performed in unpredictable directions by both partners. Born away from fancy salons, within the South American communities emerging from slavery, Tango has always been a bold expression of the desire for freedom. Today, Tango stands as a vibrant symbol of a rich, living culture — a generous and authentic art form that celebrates the joy of being oneself.

The Tango Unione company was born from the meeting of Irene Moraglio, a dancer and former elite gymnast, and Patrice Meissirel, an eclectic artist from street theatre, dance, and choreography.