Nuit des Musées 2023: cultural treasures of African heritage on display at UNESCO

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on May 11th, 2023 at 05:43 p.m.
For the Nuit des Musées, the Maison de l'UNESCO opens its doors to let us discover the cultural treasures of African heritage, visible exceptionally throughout the evening of Saturday May 13, 2023.

For several years now,UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has been taking part in the Nuit des Musées, an evening that brings art within everyone's reach.

The very first European Museum Night took place in 2005. Since then, every spring, this event has invited art lovers and the curious to push open the doors of numerous museums throughout France, free of charge, from dusk until midnight. On the program? Visits in nocturnal mode, as well as exclusive itineraries, projections and a variety of other activities for the public, all in a friendly, fun atmosphere.

In 2023,UNESCO is once again taking part in the European Night of Museums, to be experienced on Saturday May 13, 2023. Located in Paris's chic 7th arrondissement, the UNESCO headquarters is a treasure trove of modern architecture. Several emblematic twentieth-century architects have contributed to the building's renown, including Bernard Zehrfuss, Marcel Breuer and Pier Luigi Nervi. The building is also home to major works by Miró, Picasso, Giacometti, Calder... The collection extends to over 600 works of art!

For this Nuit des Musées 2023,UNESCO is highlighting the cultural treasures of African heritage. Visitors will be able to enjoy a temporary exhibition of African works from UNESCO's fine collection.

Nuit des Musées: the 2023 program at UNESCO

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

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A unique opportunity to visit this important institution. Shall we go?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 13th, 2023
From 06:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

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    Location

    7 Place de Fontenoy
    75007 Paris 7

    Access
    Metro line 6 "Cambronne" station, line 10 "Ségur" station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.unesco.org

    More information
    Free admission, no reservation required

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