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 'La classe, l’œuvre!' projects
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
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.
Presentation of the 'La classe, l’œuvre !' projects
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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.
Immersive theatrical tour
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 8:00 p.m. ⤏ 11:00 p.m.
The student actors of the troupe Les Chapitres will deliver quick, imaginative mediation sessions around the museum’s masterpieces.
Family Workshop Tour: Exploring Art Deco Furniture
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
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.
Paul Landowski in Lucinda Riley's novel « The Seven Sisters »
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:00 PM ⤏ 10:30 PM
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.
Piano and voice concert by Ariane Gray Hubert
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM
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.
Introduction to the collections by the director-curator
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM
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.