La Nuit des Musées is a not-to-be-missed event inthe cultural calendar of the Paris region. Held every year throughout Europe, this event invites us to rediscover our heritage through a program of exceptional nocturnes, free visits andoriginal events in museums, monuments, châteaux and other institutions.
As you might expect, Paris and the Île-de-France region are gearing up for this year's Night of Museums, with an exciting lineup of events to explore on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of activities across museums, foundations, historic monuments, art centers, and other cultural gems throughout the region.
Looking to take this opportunity to explore the stunning cultural heritage of Yvelines? This time, we're heading to Saint-Germain-en-Laye to discover the Ducastel-Vera Museum. The museum features several fascinating spaces, including an impressive collection donated by Louis-Alexandre Ducastel, showcasing Fine Arts from the 15th to the 20th century, displayed in the municipal museum. It also includes the Paul and André Véra Museum with its rotating exhibitions, a remarkable royal apothecary, and the birthplace of Claude Debussy. So, what surprises does this extraordinary venue have in store for us during this upcoming edition of the Night of Museums, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026? Find the full program below.
After exploring the history and carefully studying the models and layouts of Château-Neuf, students are reclaiming the royal residence. From primary school through high school, they let their creativity flow, imagining automaton caves, plans, and views... much to our delight!
This initiative involved students from Passy, Ampère, Bonnenfant, Giraud-Teulon, and Les Sources schools, as well as classes with special arts programs (CHAAP) at Claude-Debussy Middle School, along with young people from other schools and high schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and surrounding areas.
Curation: Thomas Péan (art teacher at Claude-Debussy Middle School), Mélanie Juvany (museum mediator and outreach coordinator).
The Night of Museums is the perfect opportunity to revisit the museum's most famous painting, which also ranks among the most mysterious masterpieces of Western art. Come see it once again, surrounded by the works created by students it has inspired. Expect to be amazed!
Always a teacher at heart, the CP class from Écuyers School, taught by Mr. Delpouy
Experience or re-experience the digital unveiling of Château-Neuf, brought to life through the soothing sounds of the harp played by students from the Claude-Debussy Conservatory.
Class of Mathilde Vidal.
Exclusive access granted to the Royal Apothecaries of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a designated historic monument.
Featuring original woodwork, over two hundred thirty pieces of 17th and 18th-century ceramics, as well as glassware, measuring instruments, and sculptures, the Apothecaries offer a living glimpse into the Royal General Hospital built by Louis XIV in 1681 and the charity established by Queen Marie-Thérèse a decade earlier.
Guided tours available with a museum mediator (waiting times may apply).
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Ducastel-Vera Museum
3 Rue Henri IV
78100 Saint Germain en Laye
Prices
Free
Official website
www.seine-saintgermain.fr
