Night of Museums 2026 at the Seydoux-Pathé Foundation: A Special Film Screening Scheduled

The Seydoux-Pathé Foundation is taking part in the 22nd Night of Museums with a special after-hours event. Find out what’s in store for you on May 23, 2026, in Paris. Are you ready for an evening immersed in the world of cinema?

The Night of Museums is always a perfect opportunity to explore museums: for one evening, these cultural institutions open their doors for special visits, often free of charge, offering unique nocturnal experiences. Exciting new activities are regularly added to the program, making this an essential cultural event in the springtime in Paris and Île-de-France.

Every year, a wide range of visits awaits both enthusiasts and curious visitors, ensuring everyone can find a memorable outing tailored to their interests. The upcoming edition is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, with cinephiles in particular heading to the Seydoux-Pathé Foundation, established in 2014.

Located in the Gobelins district of Paris, the company museum traces the evolution of cinema and its trades through the history of the company founded in 1896 by brothers Émile and Charles Pathé. The Seydoux-Pathé Foundation holds an exceptional collection of archives on the 120-year history of the Pathé company, its productions and its equipment.

As for the Nuit des Musées, this 22nd edition stays true to tradition, offering a nocturnal program for one evening only — a perfect opportunity to enjoy cultural activities with family or friends! Find the full schedule below.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Seydoux-Pathé Foundation in Paris: The Schedule

Special screening of Abel Gance's film "La Roue," 1923 (7 PM)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Special screening: "La Roue," Abel Gance, 1923 (7 PM)

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Director and Screenplay: Abel Gance

Assistant Directors: Blaise Cendrars, Pierre Caron, Robert Boudrioz

Cinematography: Léonce-Henri Burel, Marc Bujard, Maurice Duverger

Production Company: Films Abel Gance

Cast: Séverin-Mars, Gabriel de Gravone, Ivy Close, Georges Térof, Gil Clary, Maxudian, Louis Monfils, Géo Dugast

During a derailment, locomotive engineer Sisif finds a young girl named Norma. Norma grows up with Sisif’s son, Élie. Fifteen years later, Norma has blossomed into a beautiful young woman, while Élie is a dreamy but innocent boy. Meanwhile, Sisif has become dark and rough.

Copy format: DCP

Source of the copy: Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation Collection

Restoration carried out by the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation between 2016 and 2019, in collaboration with La Cinémathèque Française and Swiss Film Archive, led by François Ede at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory.

Schedule of the screening:

4:00 PM: Prologue and Chapter 1: The Rose of the Rail (1h55)

Intermission: 15 minutes

6:15 PM: Chapter 2: The Sisyphus Tragedy (1h55)

Intermission and complimentary snack: 45 minutes

9:00 PM: Chapter 3: The Race to the Abyss (1h35)

And Chapter 4: White Symphony (1h35)
Exhibition "The Invisible Set: Behind the Scenes of Jean-Jacques Annaud's Films"
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
In celebration of the European Night of Museums, the Foundation is hosting an evening event with free, no-reservation access to its exhibition, "The Invisible Construction Site: Behind the Scenes of Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Films."

The Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation invites visitors to step behind the scenes of a master of cinema, offering an exclusive look into the making of his most acclaimed works. The Invisible Construction Site reveals the craftsmanship behind Jean-Jacques Annaud’s films. From his epic murals and precisely reconstructed sets to his extreme technical challenges, the exhibition pays tribute to this borderless filmmaker, unveiling, for the first time, the magic behind the scenes and his most closely guarded secrets.