The The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise invites you to the Night of Museums 2026 on Saturday, May 23, as part of the 22nd edition of this European-wide event. Nestled in the Val-d'Oise, in the must-visit village of Auvers-sur-Oise, the château represents a genuine cultural gem for art and history lovers. Renowned as a source of inspiration for famed artists like Vincent van Gogh, this historic house invites visitors to dive into the worlds of Impressionism and the Belle Époque.
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, built at the end of the 17th century, has been transformed through the ages. Originally conceived as a prestigious residence for an Italian banker, it then lived several lives, welcoming aristocrats and artists, before becoming the dynamic museum we know today. Its renovation and conversion into a cultural space in the early 90's has highlighted its elegant architecture and formal gardens, while providing an exceptional setting for the dissemination of art and culture.
The Château d'Auvers offers a unique immersive experience through its flagship exhibition "Voyage au temps des Impressionnistes". Visitors can immerse themselves in the Impressionist era thanks to avant-garde multimedia devices. Through projections and audiovisual installations, visitors discover the lives of the painters who left their mark on this period, including Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh, who painted some of his most famous works during the last months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise.
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise is also a thriving cultural center. In addition to its permanent exhibition, the château regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and events of all kinds. This makes it a meeting place not only for art enthusiasts, but also for families in search of enriching cultural activities.
The château's gardens, restored in the spirit of French gardens, are an invitation to stroll and contemplate. A stroll through the gardens not only offers a relaxing natural setting, but also allows you to admire the château's façade, with its ornamentation and typical 17th-century architecture. It's an invitation to daydream, just as the Impressionist painters found in these landscapes an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
All audiences | free | registration required
Van Gogh influencer, moving legacies
At dusk, the museum shifts its mood…
For a single, exceptional evening, let yourself be carried away by the nocturnal magic and rediscover the exhibition “Van Gogh influencer, moving legacies” in a more intimate, almost suspended atmosphere. The works speak differently, colors beat with new rhythm, and the eye takes time to trace the marks left by one of the most influential artists in art history.
How does Vincent van Gogh continue to inspire today’s artists?
Painters, contemporary creators, visual universes… his legacy morphs, travels, and reinventes itself yet again.
Wander freely through the galleries, take time to observe, to exchange, to feel. An experience to be lived differently, between a cultural evening and an artistic stroll.
A night to look at things differently… and see Van Gogh’s influence still in motion.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a cultural evening at the Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise during the 2026 Night of Museums. Note that the event is free with advance registration by reservation.
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Auvers sur Oise Castle
Château d'Auvers sur Oise
95430 Auvers sur Oise
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.chateau-auvers.fr
