Museum Night 2026 at Victor Hugo’s House in Paris: The Evening’s Program

Attention literature lovers! The Victor Hugo House in Paris invites you to explore the former residence of one of France’s greatest writers during the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, happening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s a perfect chance to experience this 19th-century home after hours, immersing yourself in the life of the legendary French novelist, known for classics like Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris. From the Japanese-inspired parlor to Victor Hugo’s bedroom, visitors will discover a remarkable house, full of surprises and reflecting the eccentric spirit of its owner.

Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author
The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived. [Read more]

This 22nd edition of the Night of Museums once again invites Parisians, residents of Île-de-France, and visiting tourists to explore the city's museums for free. Whether for a single night or an extended evening (until 11 p.m.), participants can enjoy guided tours, interactive trails, pop-up happenings, performances, and all kinds of activities suitable for all ages. It's an excellent opportunity to experience these cultural institutions in a new and engaging way.

Victor Hugo's house is getting in on the act, and is offering us the chance to take part in the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) with a night-time program, details of which are given below!

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The 2026 Night of Museums Program at the Victor Hugo House in Paris:

• Visit to Victor Hugo’s apartment
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  

  Today, at Place des Vosges, the apartment once occupied by Victor Hugo from 1832 to 1848—then known as Place Royale—offers a glimpse into the writer’s entire life.

  It was in this very apartment that Victor Hugo penned his play Ruy Blas, between July 8 and August 11, 1838.

  Founded by Paul Meurice in 1902, who generously donated his collections to the City of Paris, the Victor Hugo House houses an impressive collection of drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures.

  
  
  

And a happy Nuit des Musées to all!