Museum Night 2025: a stroll under the stars at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91)

Nuit des Musées is back this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This Europe-wide cultural event invites us to rediscover our heritage in a whole new way, with free night-time visits to participating museums, monuments, châteaux and other cultural sites. These programs are generally enriched by workshops and unusual events.

It's also an opportunity to explore the region's heritage and (re)discover some of the nuggets close to home. InEssonne, there's a great program waiting for you. This time we're taking you to Athis-Mons, to reveal what's in store at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture for this Nuit des Musées 2025.

La Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture isa "center for the interpretation of the urban environment, suburban heritage and architecture" opened in 1999, with the aim of changing the way people look at the Essonne suburbs, and more specifically at towns of "modest art and simple history"! Although the Maison de Banlieue is not a museum in the strict sense of the word, it is a place rich in history that's well worth a visit to learn more aboutEssonne's architectural heritage.

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Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91) :

• Urban Walk & Sky Observation in Juvisy-sur-Orge
  Saturday, May 17 – 8:30 PM
  Meet at 1 Impasse Blaise Pascal, 91260 Juvisy-sur-Orge
  Free event, registration required, limited attendance
  Departure from the Earth, heading for the stars! Discover Juvisy-sur-Orge's parks through an adventurous treasure hunt centered around the four elements. Upon reaching the Camille Flammarion Observatory, delve into the life of the renowned astronomer and explore his estate. The experience concludes with an evening of stargazing through the observatory's telescope—by then, the cosmos will be at your fingertips! This event is part of the Night of Museums program and was organized in partnership with the Camille Flammarion Observatory, marking the centenary of the astronomer’s passing.
  Estimated duration: approximately 3 hours
  Enthusiasts may stay until 1 a.m. to continue observing with experts from the French Astronomical Society and Juvisy-sur-Orge's Nova Club.
  Please note: a climb is required; wear comfortable shoes. Bring flashlights.
  Note: The observatory is not wheelchair accessible.

Le programme est mis à jour selon les annonces officielles