Candle-making workshop and traditional games at this local Essonne museum for Museums Night 2026.

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 12, 2026 at 03:12 p.m.
Night of Museums 2026 stops at the Robert Dubois - Corneau Museum in Brunoy (Essonne) for a one-off, quirky evening. Visit this museum free of charge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a special night-time program!

Several thousand French museums are taking part in the Night of Museums, including several hundred in Paris and in Île-de-France. This major cultural event marks its 22nd edition, on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Each year, the Night of Museums invites the curious to discover and visit numerous museums and cultural venues for one extraordinary evening. A range of activities is organized for visitors of all ages. And if you need another excuse to enjoy this event, know that most museums are free that evening!

The Nuit des Musées is the ideal time to get off the beaten track and discover little-known museums. And you don't have to travel far for new experiences: in Brunoy, in theEssonne region of France, you'll find the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum.

This museum bears the name of a major benefactor of the town of Brunoy, who devoted his life to the history of Brunoy and the Yerres valley. The venue thus showcases a diverse array of works, spanning from the 18th century to today, tracing the town’s history. A free, must-see stop this Saturday May 23, 2026.

What’s on the agenda for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Robert Dubois - Corneau Museum in Brunoy:

  • Traditional wooden games
    Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

    Fakir, Grenouille, Croquet, trapenum, carom and passe-trappe, for unruly family games.



  • Candle making
    Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

    In an evening devoted to night and light, a workshop on making a beeswax candle using an age-old method.



  • Tours of the permanent collections and of the Achille Varin exhibition
    Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:45 p.m. ⤏ 11:00 p.m.

    A roughly 30-minute guided tour through the museum's permanent collections or the exhibition dedicated to painter Achille Varin.



  • La Fontaine's fables, a theater of shadows
    Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:45 PM ⤏ 10:30 PM

    When the sun goes down, a shadow play inspired by La Fontaine's fables offers a gentle illumination of the night and invites reflection on their moral lessons. Presented by Le théâtre des Ombres.



A great evening out with family and friends!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    16 Rue du Réveillon
    91800 Brunoy

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    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    www.brunoy.fr

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