Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)

Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne.

The Art Deco movement, famous painters and sculptors, a vibrant cinema, uniquely styled furniture and architecture, a period rich in innovation... How much do you know about the 1930s? For a fascinating and immersive history lesson, come and visit the Musée des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt.

This unique museum plunges us into the interwar period, which had a major impact on the art world. We admire works by Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Alfred Janniot, Ruhlmann, Leleu, Maurice Denis, George Desvallières, Charles Despiau, Siclis... From painting toarchitecture and cinema, the museum's permanent display brings an entire decade to life.

Temporary exhibitions and events also enable visitors to learn more about specific artists and cultural trends. These visitor experiences invite us to take a fresh look at works and creators we thought we knew well, and who continue to influence the current art scene.

For the 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday May 17 , 2025, the Musée des Années 30 is offering night-time tours, the program of which you can discover below.

The Nuit des Musées 2025 program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt :

Showcase of the projects “La classe, l’œuvre !”
A journey through artworks and continents

Students will present four continents through a curated selection of works. They will also perform a song inspired by the novel Around the World in 80 Days and unveil their collaborative creation: a classroom series of drawings depicting all the continents, which will be installed in the nave of Landowski.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Showcase of the “La classe, l’œuvre!” projects
Glass takes the stage! Art Deco splinters

Students will introduce the Art Deco style using a selection of glass works and will unveil their collaborative creation: an installation crafted from small glass jars, each decorated by one of them.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Theatrical guided tour
The student actors of the troupe Les Chapitres will deliver quick, imaginative mediation sessions around the museum’s masterpieces.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Family workshop visit: Art Deco furniture
Following an overview of the Art Deco collections at the 1930s Museum, attendees will break into workshops to design their own ideal interior inspired by this iconic interwar style.

Suitable for parents and children aged 5 and up.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Paul Landowski in Lucinda Riley's novel “The Seven Sisters”
Through excerpts from the first volume of the bestselling Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley, explore the journey of Boulogne-born sculptor Paul Landowski, renowned worldwide for his monumental works, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
Participation conditions: Limited to 22 people - Free | Booking required - resa.musee@mairie-boulogne-billancourt.fr
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Piano-and-voice recital by Ariane Gray Hubert
Ariane Gray Hubert, a Boulogne-born singer, concert pianist and composer, will deliver a vocal and instrumental performance inspired by the collections of the Musée des Années 30.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Presentation of the collections by the director-conservator
Join us as the director-conservator of Boulogne-Billancourt’s municipal museums unveils the revamped display of the decorative arts section, highlighting a carefully curated selection of iconic masterpieces from the Museum of 1930s Art.

Suitable for ages 15 and up.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.