The Night of Museums in Paris and Île-de-France is happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. This cultural event takes place once a year across Europe, offering us great outings while encouraging a fresh look at our heritage. On this special night, museums, castles, historical sites, and other cultural venues open their doors in the evening, offering night tours that are often free. They also host workshops and special programs to make the experience even more memorable.
The Tower of Figures in Île Saint-Germain Park: A Unique Landmark in Hauts-de-Seine
Do you know Jean Dubuffet's Tour aux figures in the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Germain? Come and visit this monumental work of art, open to the public at weekends from March to October. [Read more]
Want to find out what's in store for Nuit des Musées in the Hauts-de-Seine? Whether you're looking to discover the region's heritage or find out where to go out near you, the 92 region has some great discoveries in store for us. This time, we're heading for Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the middle of theÎle Saint-Germain park, home to Jean Dubuffet's Tour aux Figures.
Founder of the so-calledArt Brut, Jean Dubuffet began creating this monumental work as early as 1967, and today it is an unusual cultural landmark in the Paris region. The public is invited to visit the interior of the tower to immerse themselves in the artist's world.
So, what can we expect from Jean Dubuffet's Tower of Figures during the Night of Museums 2026? Here’s the schedule!
In the Discovery Area of the Tower of Figures, visitors are invited to extend their experience through a creative act. The windows become canvases to imagine, color, and transform. Each person leaves behind a mark—an image, a pattern, an idea. Gradually, a collective mural begins to emerge—an ephemeral artwork born from the gaze and hands of those who visit.
Location: within the Discovery Area of the Tower of Figures (the pavilion at Île Saint-Germain Park), open freely from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Originally built in the 1980s using the materials of its time, the Tour aux figures underwent restoration in 2019 and was opened to the public in 2020. Designed as an interactive piece, it invites visitors to step inside, explore, and experience it firsthand. This kind of immersion, much like the changing climate, now raises crucial questions about preservation. In the face of temperature fluctuations and environmental shifts, how can we envision the future of the tower—balancing heritage with ecological transition?
This exhibition project takes an artistic and forward-looking approach: exploring what the Tour aux figures might look like in 2050. These ideas are developed by second-year students in the DN MADE (Diplôme National des Métiers d’Art et du Design) program at Jacques-Prévert High School in Boulogne-Billancourt.
Location: in the discovery area of the Tour aux figures (Hall of the Parc de l'île Saint-Germain), open to the public free of charge.
The Figure Tower offers evening visits that invite guests to see the artwork from a fresh perspective. After a guided ascent, visitors arrive at the upper chamber, bathed in a gentle dim light. Illuminated by flashlights, shapes and patterns of the Hourloupe gradually come into view. It’s a gentle, engaging experience—part exploration, part imagination, part artistic discovery—perfect for families or friends looking to share a unique cultural outing.
Step into the world of Jean Dubuffet and his Hourloupe series, guided by an immersive soundscape. Voices, personal stories, whispers, and vibrations accompany your journey through the exhibition. An invitation to experience the artwork in a new, more visceral way.
Location: Discovery Space at the Tower of Figures (Hall of the Island of Saint-Germain Park)
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Jean Dubuffet's Tower of Figures
170 Quai de Stalingrad
92130 Issy les Moulineaux
Access
Issy - Val de Seine station (RER C)
Official website
tourauxfigures.hauts-de-seine.fr
The Tower of Figures in Île Saint-Germain Park: A Unique Landmark in Hauts-de-Seine
