Every year, over 3,000 French museums and monuments take part in the Nuit des Musées ! This major cultural event delights art and heritage enthusiasts, who can spend an evening discovering the most beautiful places in our cultural and historical heritage.
For this 21st edition, we're looking forward to seeing you on Saturday May 17, 2025 at cultural venues across Paris and theIle-de-France region, for a magical evening exploring the region's exhibitions, monuments and châteaux.
For regular museum-goers and heritage monument enthusiasts alike, the Nuit des Musées is an opportunity to visit places steeped in history. But in just a few hours, it's impossible to visit all the places taking part in this event! To help you choose, here's our selection of not-to-be-missed outings to discover the most beautiful monuments and châteaux in the Paris region!
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château-musée de Nemours (77): an unusual nocturne this Saturday
It's one of the jewels in the crown of the town of Nemours: on Saturday, May 17, 2025, on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, come and visit the château-musée de Nemours, and its priceless collections of works, during a nocturne whose detailed program is revealed to you! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée du Domaine Royal de Marly (78): the program for this free event
A great program awaits you for the Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée du Domaine Royal de Marly this Saturday, May 17, 2025. How about diving into the intimacy of Louis XIV and his little-known estate in the Yvelines? You won't want to miss this special, free evening event! [Read more]
Nuit des musées 2025: night-time tour of Château d'Écouen, Musée national de la Renaissance (95)
The Château d'Ecouen, home to the Renaissance Museum, is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on May 17, 2025, opening its doors to us free of charge, so we can discover the works of art in a whole new way during this special nocturne! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Versailles (78), the program on this royal estate
What to do for Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Versailles? Here's what's in store for the 21st edition on May 17, 2025, in the heart of the Sun King's estate! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Petite écurie at the Château de Versailles (78)
The Petite écurie at the Château de Versailles, home to the sculpture and casting gallery, is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 17, on the occasion of Nuit des Musées 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée d'Archéologie nationale du Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale - Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye will be opening its doors to visitors free of charge on May 17, 2025. Numerous activities are planned for the whole family. Here's your chance to find out what's in store for this 21st edition! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: tea, gourmet cookies and a guided tour of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (77)
An original Nuit des Musées awaits you at the Château de Rosa Bonheur on May 17, 2025. Activities for young and old are planned throughout the evening, with treats on offer. Here's an unusual idea for this 21st edition! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Domaine de Sceaux (92): the program for this free nocturne
Nuit des Musées 2025 takes place at the Domaine de Sceaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, on Saturday May 17. We reveal the program that awaits you in this not-to-be-missed spot in the Hauts-de-Seine region. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: a free artistic evening at the Musée Bossuet in Meaux (77)
Nuit des Musées takes place this year on Saturday, May 17, 2025. To mark the occasion, a number of exceptional nocturnes are being organized throughout the Île-de-France region. Such is the case at the Musée Bossuet, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne. Discover the program for this annual nocturne! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): a free evening in the monument
Museum Night is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The Château de Fontainebleau will be revealing its secrets during a free nocturnal open house. Join us this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for a night out of time! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a magical evening of opera at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne (77)
Nuit des Musées at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne promises a host of exciting discoveries this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Discover the program for this XXL artistic nocturne! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77): theatrical investigation for young and old alike
The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A playful, theatrical investigation designed for children and adults alike awaits you at this historic site. It's an unusual and cultural night out. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du grand siècle, Petit Château de Sceaux (92)
Nuit des Musées is back this Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a host of exceptional evening events, free tours and unusual activities. In the Hauts-de-Seine region, the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du grand siècle - petit château de Sceaux is waiting to welcome you! Discover the program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Château d'Auvers (95): a plunge into the Van Gogh exhibition
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise welcomes you this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. Discover the program of events awaiting you, from exhibitions to guided tours, at the heart of this iconic site in the Val d'Oise (95). [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Victor Hugo's literary house (91), the program
For this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées en Essonne, Victor Hugo's Literary House opens its doors to us for an exceptional nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Discover the program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: unusual visit and Murder Party at Château de Rentilly (77)
The Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) takes place this Saturday, May 17, 2025, 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 21st edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy (78): the program
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to the curious this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. Discover the program of this cultural nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: Ink & Beer at Château de Dourdan (91), beer and tattooing on 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 17, 2025 for a fun and unusual evening of tattooing! Discover the detailed program! [Read more]
All over the Île-de-France region, magnificent châteaux and monuments are opening their doors to you, often free of charge! So make the most of it and discover these places without delay.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
