Nuit des musées 2025: a free nocturnal tour of the Paris Sewer Museum

This spring, Nuit des Musées is also celebrated at the Musée des Égouts de Paris. Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a series of free, immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! How about an evening stroll to discover the underside of the capital?

Ever heard of the Musée des Égouts de Paris? Created in 1975, this unusual museum takes us into the bowels of the capital, for an unusual journey through 500 meters of underground galleries. An adventure to be enjoyed at night during the month of May!

Night of Museums 2026: Find out the date for the next edition in Paris and Île-de-France
The Night of Museums 2026 is making its grand return this Saturday, May 23rd! This free cultural event offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover the museums of Paris and the Île-de-France region in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere as night falls. For one night only, some of the most renowned cultural institutions open their doors to the public at no charge. It’s the ideal occasion to plan an evening exploring exceptional nocturnal visits. We’re revealing the must-see highlights of the 2026 edition that you definitely won’t want to miss! [Read more]

The Musée des Égouts de Paris is taking part in the new Nuit des Musées, not to be missed this Saturday, May 17, 2025. On the program? Free , immersive tours of the museum by night. An opportunity to find out more about this place, which encourages visitors to discover the close relationship between the upper and lower levels of the city.

As soon as you enter the underground section, you'll find your way around the area and discover an immersive museum beneath your feet. Visitors are immersed in the essential work of cleaning and maintaining sewers, then learn about the challenges of water regulation and treatment to protect the environment and the river, while walking above working sewers.

Throughout the visit, visitors can also discover the museographical tour, models, interactive educational animations and multimedia, to better understand the major challenges of Parisian sanitation from yesterday to tomorrow.