It's the highly anticipated annual event for art and culture lovers: the Night of Museums. Celebrating its 22nd edition, it returns this year! Mark your calendars for Saturday May 23, 2026, for an extraordinary evening when museums and landmarks across Paris and Île-de-France open their doors — and often free of charge!
For this brand-new edition, the Nuit of Museums offers an even richer and more diverse lineup: hundreds of museums, castles, and historical sites are opening their doors. On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, alongside free exhibitions, thousands of activities are happening across participating venues: concerts, guided tours, games, film screenings, performances, and more...
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.
Night of Museums 2026: the BnF Richelieu Museum and its oval hall reveal themselves at night.
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s your chance to explore after hours the famed Oval Room and the Bibliothèque nationale de France’s museum, which holds a treasure trove of wonders. Head here to browse the program. [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]
Flight simulation and theatrical tours at a Paris-area aeronautical and space museum for the Night of Museums 2026
In Seine-et-Marne, this museum devoted to aviation and outer space invites you to take off for the Night of Museums 2026. Between flight simulators, theatrical tours and performances, it promises a lively evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the can't-miss evening of Museums Night 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, playful after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. A chance to enjoy an artistic evening at this must-attend cultural event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: A remarkable after-hours visit to the heart of a renowned Paris sculptor's studio
For the Night of Museums 2026, the Bourdelle Museum invites curious visitors to discover the work of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle during an exceptional late-night opening this Saturday, May 23. Here's what's on the program. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris: the program for the free late-night opening.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Liberation of Paris invites you to discover a free program on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of a special nocturne. [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]
Night of Museums 2026: discover the Giacometti Institute after hours in Paris
What if we took advantage of Night of Museums to discover the Giacometti Institute, this artistic venue dedicated to the artist’s work. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the museum opens up for a memorable after-hours exploration. We’re sharing the program for this Parisian cultural hotspot. [Read more]
Lantern Festival and Shamanism: An Evening at the Guimet Museum for Museum Night 2026
The Guimet Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. It’s a chance to step into this museum dedicated to Asian arts and to discover the program crafted for the occasion. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: An artistic evening at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris.
On the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Irish Cultural Centre welcomes you to a cultural evening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come discover this institution, which puts Ireland and its culture in the spotlight, for this special night! [Read more]
So, what’s on the agenda for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris and the surrounding areas?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
