Nuit des Musées 2024: dates and full programme for the event in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on February 29th, 2024 at 06:54 p.m.
Nuit des Musées, the must-attend cultural event in Paris, returns on Saturday, May 18, 2024. For one evening, take advantage of the most beautiful museums in France, particularly in Paris and the surrounding region. Now's the time to plan your itinerary and choose from some of the finest programs on offer.

Nuit des Musées 2024 is back for a 20th edition full of surprises, in Paris and across Europe. Art lovers can't wait to take advantage of this exceptional free night-time event, during which museums invite us to enjoy different activities every year. New installations, prestigious guest artists, as well as guided tours, evening strolls, concerts, shows and children's activities bring the museums to life for an evening, or perhaps a night .

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Nuit des Musées returns in force this May 18, 2024. Hundreds of cultural venues in Paris and the Île-de-France region are opening their doors for the occasion. Exceptional openings, family programs, exhibitions, shows, games, discoveries: the region's museums have something for everyone!

As we do every year, Sortiraparis has put together a selection of museums to visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for Nuit des Musées 2024. Museums, castles, foundations and art venues are all vying with each other to offer an unforgettable evening with friends and family. This guide is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. Don't hesitate to consult it regularly to discover the latest additions to the Nuit des Musées 2024 program.

In Paris and Île-de-France :

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Château d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance  -  A7C8453 HDRChâteau d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance  -  A7C8453 HDRChâteau d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance  -  A7C8453 HDRChâteau d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance  -  A7C8453 HDR Nuit des Musées 2024 in Val d'Oise (95): museums and monuments to visit by night
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Our special selections :

Château de Fontainebleau - Napoléon III et Eugénie -  A7C3944 HDRChâteau de Fontainebleau - Napoléon III et Eugénie -  A7C3944 HDRChâteau de Fontainebleau - Napoléon III et Eugénie -  A7C3944 HDRChâteau de Fontainebleau - Napoléon III et Eugénie -  A7C3944 HDR Nuit des Musées 2024: must-see events in Paris and the Île-de-France region
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Nuit des Musées by theme :

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All you have to do is choose your next outing! Please note that some places are only accessible by reservation: read the programs carefully and prepare your evening now.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
From 06:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr

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