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.
This Saturday, May 18, 2024, thousands of museums and art venues open their doors to the general public, for an evening full of surprises and discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, hundreds of museums are also taking part in this festive event, which aims to put art and cultural heritage in the spotlight.
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.
Want to play at the museum, and turn this Night into an unforgettable evening? Find out which venues are organizing games during this Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Cité de la Musique - Philharmonie de Paris: the musical program
The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in European Museum Night with a free nocturne! To mark the occasion, the Cité de la musique is unveiling a special program on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It's sure to be a musical evening! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police in Paris: unusual family activities
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police is offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Parisian police force this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris. A unique program of unusual family events awaits us for the occasion. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris, at the Musée des Plans-reliefs: a nocturnal program
Nuit des Musées 2024 returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to us by night, and unveiling a program specially designed for the occasion! [Read more]
Museum Night 2024 in Paris: a lively evening at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also taking part in the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024: for the occasion, special events await you during this exceptional nocturne. It's time to discover the program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: a cultural and fun evening at the Château de Rentilly (77): program
This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) arrives in Paris and the Île-de-France region for a new edition rich in exceptional nocturnes. This year, the Château de Rentilly is taking part in the festivities and unveils its program for a special evening during this 20th edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Raymond Devos house-museum (78): a fun family investigation
French-Belgian humorist Raymond Devos, much appreciated for his puns and mimes, has his own museum in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuses (78). A museum that can be visited free of charge this May 18, 2024, on the occasion of Museum Night! Discover the program designed for young and old alike for this new edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: nocturnal visit to the Musée d'art et d'histoire Louis Senlecq (95)
As part of the 20th Nuit des Musées, the Musée d'art et d'histoire Louis Senlecq, located in L'Isle-Adam, is offering a variety of events on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at night. It's a great way to spend an evening with family and friends on this eagerly-awaited cultural evening. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: investigate at the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale in Suresnes (92)
For the 20th Nuit des Musées, the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale de Suresnes invites the curious to a free nocturnal visit on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Here's what's on this year at this museum in Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77), investigation and treasure hunt on the program
The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. A fun investigation and treasure hunt await you in this historic site. It's an unusual and cultural night out. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: treasure hunt and tattoos at Château de Dourdan (91), the program
Every year, the Château-Musée de Dourdan takes part in the Nuit des Musées. A great opportunity to visit this Ile-de-France château for free! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for a fun and unusual evening featuring tattoos! Discover the detailed program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 Île-de-France: mystical evening at the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum in Brunoy (91)
The Nuit des Musées 2024 is coming to the Musée Robert Dubois - Corneau in Brunoy (91), for a unique and unusual evening. Discover the museum free of charge on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with this special evening program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at Archéa, the archaeology museum at Louvres in Val d'Oise (95): program
Why not discover Archéa, the archaeology museum in Pays de France? For Museums' Night, the Musée d'Archéologie in Louvres, Val d'Oise, is offering a special program on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Here are the details of what's in store! [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 18th, 2024
