People often tease Americans for their romanticized view of Paris. But sometimes, they’re right: what could be more magical or extraordinary than a nighttime visit to a museum, accompanied by the sounds of piano or harp music? During this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, numerous landmarks and artistic venues across the capital and Île-de-France are offering musical programming, delighting both the eyes... and the ears!
The Night of Museums returns every year in mid-May. This European event invites us to explore thousands of museums, castles, historic sites, and art foundations during a special evening. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, around a hundred venues will welcome visitors across Paris and the Île-de-France region.
This evening is an opportunity to (re)discover these museums, but also to enjoy special activities: games, themed tours, plays, workshops for children... And, of course, concerts and musical performances!
Lovers of music and the arts are in heaven this Nuit des Musées, thanks to the various musical events organized in the capital's museums. Find out more about these must-see (and must-hear) venues.
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]
Nuit des Musées 2026 at the Musée de Cluny: the lineup for the nocturnal events in the heart of the Middle Ages in Paris
The Cluny Museum will open its doors to the public for free this Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums edition. The program features free, music-filled tours through the heart of this Parisian museum devoted to the Middle Ages. Read on for the evening schedule. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: an exceptional late-night opening at the Carnavalet Museum, Paris's oldest museum
For the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to enjoy an exceptional after-hours experience at the heart of its collections! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Monnaie de Paris: a treasure hunt and a torchlight tour!
The Night of Museums is taking place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across France. To mark the occasion, the Monnaie de Paris will open its doors for free and offer self-guided or guided tours during a special after-hours event. [Read more]
In Boulogne, the Paul Belmondo Museum comes alive with music for the 2026 Night of Museums.
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Paul Belmondo Museum, housed in Boulogne-Billancourt in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), invites visitors to discover its collections for free during a one-night, exceptional late-night opening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A Thousand and One Harps: The Night of Museums 2026 program at the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie
The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in the European Night of Museums with a free late-night opening! On this occasion, the Cité de la Musique unveils a special program for this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night to experience music! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at MAC/VAL (94): the program for this free after-hours event
The MAC/VAL, in Val-de-Marne, is taking part in Night of Museums 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a rich nocturnal program in this 22nd edition. Here’s what you can expect from this Night of Museums! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris at the Maison Élysée: Discover the museum of the presidential palace!
The Elysée Museum invites you to the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris! Step behind the scenes of the presidential palace during this exceptional after-hours event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A musical evening for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris.
The Musée de la Vie Romantique invites you to a very special evening on May 23, 2026: activities are planned for the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
A DJ set featuring Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: Night of Museums 2026 lineup
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours evening inside the museum and its gardens on May 23, 2026. The program is right here! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: musical stroll at the Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs (78)
Discover the charming Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs and its gardens during a free nocturne. Take advantage of Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to stroll through this little-known site. [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]
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. [Read more]
Catwalk show, thrift shopping, runway lessons: a fashion-themed evening at the Museum of La Poste for the 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of La Poste invites you to explore its collections on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the program for this special evening event! Follow the guide. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Palace of the King of Rome: Evening musical interludes in Rambouillet (78)
For its 22nd edition, the Night of Museums, the Palace of the King of Rome in Rambouillet is revealing its lineup. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy this evening-time cultural event. Check out the insider tips! [Read more]
Musical Night for the 2026 Night of Museums at La Maison de Fer in Poissy (78): the program
The Maison de Fer, this stunning iron-clad villa nestled within the Meissonier Park in Poissy, will be opening its doors in steel for the Night of Museums 2026! This is a perfect opportunity to explore an iconic piece of late 19th-century architecture, a true architectural gem, during a special evening opening. Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Small-scale concerts at the Museum of Canals and Navigable Waterways (78)
The Night of Museums once again champions art and culture on Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, within the Yvelines department, the Museum of Water Transportation and Navigable Channels is gearing up for an enchanting evening of cultural festivities along the Seine's banks. Curious about the lineup? Find out more right here! [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]
Free lyrical and evening concert at Claude Debussy's birthplace for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the childhood home of composer Claude Debussy will be opening its doors for an exclusive evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums. Are you ready to immerse yourself in this year's spectacular 22nd edition? Here's what's planned. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: An Evening Dance Party at the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (77)
The 22nd Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. Looking for plans in Seine-et-Marne? Here’s what the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has in store for this year’s giant nocturnal event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Experience a lantern magic show at the Stéphane Mallarmé Museum (77)
The Night of Museums is making its comeback in Île-de-France on May 23, 2026, offering an evening packed with extraordinary late-night openings and free guided tours. Explore the lineup of events awaiting you at the Stéphane Mallarmé Departmental Museum in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
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? [Read more]
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. [Read more]
This lineup almost offers a sneak peek of the Fête de la Musique! Which museum will be your first stop during the Night of Museums 2024?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
