Every year, over 3,000 French museums and monuments take part in the Nuit des Musées ! This major cultural event delights art and heritage enthusiasts, who can spend an evening discovering the most beautiful places in our cultural and historical heritage.
For this 22nd edition, mark your calendars for Saturday May 23, 2026. Cultural venues across Paris and the Île-de-France region will open their doors for an enchanting night filled with exhibitions, historic monuments, and majestic castles to explore.
For regular museum-goers and heritage monument enthusiasts alike, the Nuit des Musées is an opportunity to visit places steeped in history. But in just a few hours, it's impossible to visit all the places taking part in this event! To help you choose, here's our selection of not-to-be-missed outings to discover the most beautiful monuments and châteaux in the Paris region!
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. [Read more]
Self-guided, evening visit to the Jouy Textile Print Museum (78) for Museums Night 2026.
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to curious visitors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Discover the program for this cultural nocturne. [Read more]
A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)
The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: a tour and a mythological tale at Château d'Écouen, National Museum of the Renaissance (Val-d'Oise 95)
The Château d'Écouen, home to the Renaissance Museum, will take part in the Night of Museums on May 23, 2026, opening its doors to the public free of charge so you can see the artworks in a new light during this special evening! [Read more]
Fontainebleau Palace to offer exceptional free admission for the Night of Museums 2026.
The Night of Museums is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s the perfect occasion for the Château de Fontainebleau to reveal its secrets during free, after-hours openings. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night that transcends time! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Dourdan Castle (91): An Evening Tour of the Fortress
The Dourdan Château-Museum takes part in the Night of Museums every year. A perfect opportunity to explore this historic site in the Île-de-France region for free! So mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities at the castle. Check out the full program! [Read more]
The Petit Château of Sceaux offers musical and dance tours for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is scheduled for this Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering an evening full of extraordinary late-night openings, free guided tours, and unusual activities. In the Hauts-de-Seine, the Pavilion for the prefiguration of the Grand Siècle Museum – the charming Sceaux Castle – will be open and ready to welcome visitors! Check out the full program! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
All over the Île-de-France region, magnificent châteaux and monuments are opening their doors to you, often free of charge! So make the most of it and discover these places without delay.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
