May is often one of France's favorite months. Is it because of the weather, the numerous public holidays or the approaching vacations? No, it's the Nuit des Musées (Museum Night ) that really gets the crowds going! This annual event is organized in many European countries.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, thousands of museums and cultural sites will open their doors to the public for an evening packed with surprises and discoveries. In Paris and the greater Île-de-France region, hundreds of museums are taking part in this festive event, which aims to celebrate art and cultural heritage.
For this occasion, museums often organize special events to delight visitors. Concerts, shows, theatrical tours... Everything is done to bring these centuries-old sites to life. Everything? Yes, you can even enjoy games in the museums during the evening. Escape games, treasure hunts, murder parties: young and old alike can discover museum collections in a whole new way thanks to these original fun activities.
Ready to turn the museum visit into a fun, unforgettable night? Explore the venues hosting special games and activities during this Night of Museums 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.
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]
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]
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 of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests
Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Unravel the Mystery at the Police Prefecture Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 2026 Night of Museums, the Police Prefecture Museum invites visitors to explore the inner workings of the Paris police force this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the capital. A unique lineup of fun, family-friendly activities awaits for the event. Here’s a look at the full program. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a family-friendly late-night event at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (77)
The Great War Museum of Meaux opens its doors for a late-night visit this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd Night of Museums. Tours and activities fill the program for this one-off evening. Ready to travel back in time? [Read more]
A literary ball at the Museum of Playing Cards for the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region.
Night of Museums returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For one evening, it’s a chance to make some great discoveries, like the French Museum of Playing Cards, which is well worth a visit. Discover the program for this exceptional nocturne awaiting us in the Hauts-de-Seine area. [Read more]
An escape game at the heart of an art center in the Paris region for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Milly-la-Forêt, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space is gearing up for a Night of Museums that will be unlike any other this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Housed in a former boys’ school transformed into an art center, this distinctive cultural venue invites visitors to rediscover art and heritage in a spirit that is friendly, curious, and playful. [Read more]
Concert and Escape Game at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum (78) for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering special evening openings and free visits for visitors of all ages. In the Yvelines department, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting program planned at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Exhibition and evening scavenger hunt for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History
As part of the 22nd edition of Museum Night, the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History in L'Isle-Adam invites you to enjoy a variety of activities this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with special evening hours. It's the perfect opportunity for a memorable night out with family or friends during this highly anticipated cultural event. [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]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a family game at the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale in Suresnes (92)
For the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale de Suresnes invites the curious to a free nocturnal visit on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here's what's in store this year at this museum in the Hauts-de-Seine department. [Read more]
Note that many sites are accessible by reservation only: plan your cultural and fun evening now! And above all, have fun in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
