The Night of Museums is making a return for its 22nd edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. On this occasion, cultural venues across Paris and Île-de-France will open their doors for guided tours, often free of charge, extending into the night and usually featuring entertainment such as concerts, workshops, or performances. It’s a unique opportunity to explore our regional heritage from a new perspective during this cultural event that has become a must-see on the city’s cultural calendar.
Every year, numerous museums, monuments, châteaux and other cultural venues take part in this ballet of visits that attracts Parisians and tourists alike. From the best-known spots to more confidential nuggets, the whole of Paris' cultural life plays its part. It's enough to inspire Parisian explorers to get off the beaten track and discover secret, little-known addresses.
If you're eager to make the most of the Night of Museums 2026 by exploring lesser-known sites that aren't usually in the spotlight, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of hidden Parisian museums that will open their doors this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Below, you'll find details about these intimate, off-the-beaten-path cultural spots that deserve to be better known! And stay tuned: this guide will be updated as new announcements and discoveries come in. Be sure to check back regularly for more secret gems to explore during the Night of Museums 2026 in Paris!
Night of Museums 2026 at the Zadkine Museum in Paris: a special late-night edition!
The Zadkine Museum takes part in the 22nd edition of Night of Museums, happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come discover this beautiful, little-known museum dedicated to sculptor Ossip Zadkine during an exceptional late-night opening! [Read more]
An exceptional late-night event in the heart of the Sainte-Anne Hospital Museum in Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.
The Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Paris and Île-de-France. It’s a chance for the curious and devoted to explore the program at MAHHSA, the Museum of Art and History of the Sainte-Anne Hospital. An after-hours event that promises plenty of surprises! [Read more]
A remarkable after-hours night at the heart of this library, home to three secret museums, for the 2026 Night of Museums.
For the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris, we invite you to discover the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each paying tribute to a notable Polish figure: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon, and the Bolesław Biegas Museum. Explore the program for this nocturnal edition on May 23, 2026! [Read more]
Investigation game during the Night of Museums 2026: a playful evening at the Museum of Counterfeiting
The Counterfeiting Museum participates in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover this little-known museum in Paris’s 16th arrondissement during a cultural event famed for its late openings and free tours. [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026: a late-night visit to the AP-HP Museum at Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital (94)
On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the Museum of Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), based in Kremlin-Bicêtre, invites you to explore its collections this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Explore the Pavilion of the Indies During an Evening Visit
Take advantage of this year's Night of Museums to explore the Pavillon des Indes (92), which will be welcoming visitors with free access this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a late-night opening at the Army Health Service Museum in Val-de-Grâce, Paris
The Night of Museums returns this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France for another edition of exceptional late openings. Over in Val-de-Grâce, the Museum of the Army Health Service unveils its program for this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: What’s happening this evening at the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum in Paris
For the Night of Museums, the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum is opening its doors for an evening of free admission — a chance not to miss! Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, at this workshop-museum in the 17th arrondissement of Paris for the 22nd edition of this special event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: Enjoy a free evening visit at the Gustave Moreau Museum
The 2026 Museum Night marks its 22nd edition at the Gustave Moreau Museum in Paris on Saturday, May 23rd. Explore the exciting lineup of events planned for this year’s unmissable cultural evening. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Free evening tours at the Inha Library for the 2026 Night of Museums
Take advantage of the latest edition of the Night of Museums in Paris to explore the stunning library of the National Institute of Art History. Here's what’s planned for you on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A night of games at Mundolingua, the Museum of Languages, for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
Discover Mundolingua, the language museum located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, during this year's Night of Museums event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the full schedule for this evening of cultural discovery right here! [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]
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? [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Exceptional Nighttime Event: Discover the Ghosts of the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum for Museum Night 2026
An exceptional artistic evening event: In celebration of Museum Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum invites you to explore the artist's renowned collection housed within the heart of Villa Seurat, located in the 14th arrondissement. [Read more]
Night of the Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening at the Freemasonry Museum in Paris
The Museum of Freemasonry is taking part in this year's 22nd Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore how Freemasonry has shaped societal evolution! Ready for an unconventional evening of cultural discovery? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Free Visit and Games at the Legion of Honor Museum in Paris
The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is once again taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23rd. All evening long, visitors are invited to explore the museum’s galleries and marvel at extraordinary paintings, clothing, and medals through guided tours during this special nocturnal event! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: an artistic performance at Le Cyclop, the monumental sculpture in Essonne
An artistic performance at the heart of a monumental sculpture? That’s exactly what awaits you at the Cyclop, the collaborative work by Jean Tinguely and Nikki de Saint-Phalle for Nuit des Musées 2026, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: discover the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum
Museum Night returns to Paris on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Why not take the opportunity to discover the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum? Here's the program for this 21st edition in the capital. [Read more]
It's time for an evening of discovery!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
