Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: 10 not-to-be-missed highlights

Published by La Rédac · Published on May 16, 2024 at 05:42 p.m.
What are the real good deals for this Nuit des Musées in Paris and the Île-de-France region, this Saturday, May 18, 2024? Free museums, special events: follow the guide and discover the 10 not-to-be-missed highlights of this exceptional evening. Between institutions and unusual places, there's plenty to enjoy during this cultural evening.

It's the big event that art and culture lovers look forward to every year: the Nuit des Musées is back for its 20th edition! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for an exceptional evening, during which the museums and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to us - and some for free!

This year's Nuit des Musées offers an even richer and more varied program, with hundreds of museums, castles and monuments waiting to welcome you. This Saturday May 18, 2024, in addition to free exhibitions, thousands of activities are organized in participating museums: concerts, guided tours, games, screenings, performances...

It's hard to find your way through all the choices. How do you find the coolest events, the most beautiful venues, all without spending a penny? Don't worry, you've come to the right place: to help you, we've put together a selection of the top 10 must-do events for this Nuit des Musées in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

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The Musée du Louvre is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2024, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, and is welcoming us free of charge for the time of a special nocturne in the world's largest museum. But be warned, you'll need to register in advance to take part! So, are you ready for the 20th edition? [Read more]

Le Musée Nissim de Camondo, les photos Le Musée Nissim de Camondo, les photos Le Musée Nissim de Camondo, les photos Le Musée Nissim de Camondo, les photos Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris: a free artistic nocturne
The Musée Nissim de Camondo, or the recreation of an 18th-century aristocratic residence on the edge of Parc Monceau, brings together exceptional pieces of furniture, paintings and objets d'art from that period. Take advantage of the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, to (re)discover, this time by night, the sumptuous heritage of a passionate collector. [Read more]

Visuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine musée des arts et métiersVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine musée des arts et métiersVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine musée des arts et métiersVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine musée des arts et métiers Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris: free tours and family events
To mark Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée des Arts et Métiers invites us to a special nocturne on May 18, 2024: curious visitors of all ages are invited to discover machines and devices, each more extraordinary than the last. [Read more]

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The Musée du Quai Branly is taking part in the 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées and welcomes young and old free of charge, this Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 6pm to midnight. Museum tours and open-air activities are on the agenda for this cultural nocturne. [Read more]

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What to do for Nuit des Musées 2024 in Hauts-de-Seine? Head for Jean Dubuffet's Tour aux Figures, in the heart of Ile Saint-Germain park, in Issy-les-Moulineaux to discover the program for this Saturday, May 18, 2024. It's a surreal night out. [Read more]

Musée Bourdelle rénové -  salle des plâtresMusée Bourdelle rénové -  salle des plâtresMusée Bourdelle rénové -  salle des plâtresMusée Bourdelle rénové -  salle des plâtres Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Bourdelle in Paris: the night-time program for this edition.
For Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée Bourdelle invites the curious to discover the work of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle during an exceptional nocturne this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Here's the program that awaits you! [Read more]

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This spring, Nuit des Musées is also celebrated at the Musée des Égouts de Paris. Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for several free, immersive tours of this unusual site in the capital! How about an evening stroll to discover the underside of the capital? [Read more]

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The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature comes to life for Nuit des Musées 2024. Discover the program that awaits you this Saturday, May 18, 2024 for an exceptional nocturne in Paris. [Read more]

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Good news for contemporary art enthusiasts, as the Bourse de Commerce announces its new participation in the Nuit des musées. Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 to (re)discover this legendary Parisian museum through a special program. Please note that the event is free with reservation. [Read more]

Musée d'Orsay, collection permanente  - Statue extérieur parvis muséeMusée d'Orsay, collection permanente  - Statue extérieur parvis muséeMusée d'Orsay, collection permanente  - Statue extérieur parvis muséeMusée d'Orsay, collection permanente  - Statue extérieur parvis musée Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: a free & artistic nocturne at the Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with a free, fun-filled nocturnal tour of the museum's collections and news. It's the perfect way to enjoy an artistic evening at this not-to-be-missed cultural event. [Read more]

So what are we doing for this Nuit des Musées 2024 in and around Paris?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 18, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr

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