This is the cultural highlight you simply can't miss in spring. Every year in May, the Night of Museums delights curious visitors and enthusiasts alike, inviting everyone to experience a special evening. During this unmissable event, museums, monuments, castles, art foundations, and other fascinating venues take turns revealing their evening programs, often free of charge and featuring activities suitable for all ages. The 22nd edition is set for this Saturday, May 23, 2026, promising plenty of exciting discoveries and great deals!
Moreover, each year offers such a vast lineup that everyone can find a perfect outing to match their passion. A shout-out to literature lovers—this is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart of literary temples.
Between writers' homes, libraries and museums, numerous cultural venues are offering an immersive journey into the world of literature, along with special programming for the Night of Museums 2026. To help you navigate this festive lineup, we’re taking you on a tour of the participating venues in the 22nd edition in the Île-de-France region and outlining their upcoming activities.
By the way, stay tuned, as this guide is updated regularly, so don't miss a thing between now and the big day!
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]
A Romantic-Era Night at the Maison de Balzac for Museum Night 2026
The Maison de Balzac opens its doors to the public free of charge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for Night of Museums. Art and literature mingle during this evening, to the great delight of visitors. A cracking after-hours program, and here’s the lineup! [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]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a self-guided visit to the Smith-Lesouëf Library in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)
The Museum Night is the perfect opportunity to gather a variety of cultural treats during exceptional late-night openings. In Nogent-sur-Marne, in the Val-de-Marne, the Smith-Lesouëf Library—designated as a House of Illustrious—will open its doors on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the 22nd edition of this highly anticipated spring event in Île-de-France. Ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Evening Guided Tours at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in the Yvelines (78)
The Night of Museums 2026 will also be taking place at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, come explore this stunning historic site along with its sculpture garden, all illuminated in the evening. [Read more]
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Evening Event at Victor Hugo’s House in Paris
On the occasion of Museums Night 2026, Victor Hugo’s house in Paris is inviting visitors to a special evening event this Saturday, May 23. Mark your calendars — here’s a sneak peek at the must-see lineup for this cultural night right in the heart of the capital. [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]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
