Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Maison d'Auguste Comte in Paris: a free nocturne this Saturday

Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums ) brings the curious and the passionate a wealth of cultural and unusual attractions. This event, which takes place all over Europe, invites us to discover our heritage in a different way, with a rich program of free visits, exceptional nocturnes and surprising activities.

Museums, châteaux, monuments and prestigious institutions all lend themselves to the game, and can even offer concerts, workshops, performances and more. There's no question of Paris and the Île-de-France region not taking part in the festivities! The Paris region is also gearing up to reveal its treasures at this new edition, which awaits you on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

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Why not take the opportunity to discover a secret museum-apartment in Paris? Yes, the Nuit des Musées is also a golden opportunity to discover the capital's little-known treasures. In the Latin Quarter, the Maison d'Auguste Comte welcomes Parisians of all ages for Nuit des Musées 2025. Here, you can immerse yourself in the world of this philosopher and founder of positivism, in a building dating back to the 18th century.

The Nuit des Musées 2025 program at the Maison d'Auguste Comte

• Open House: Explore the Apartment of Auguste Comte
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  

  The House of Auguste Comte is a museum apartment where the renowned French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) once lived. Located at 10 rue Monsieur le Prince in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, it was his final home, occupied from 1841 until his death in 1857. Afterward, his followers took care to preserve the residence that saw the birth of his philosophical ideas, honoring his last wishes. Today, the apartment has been transformed into a museum and is owned by an international association dedicated to Auguste Comte. Visitors are welcome to explore the space, which remains exactly as it was during his lifetime, with original furniture and personal belongings intact. A carefully curated thematic tour, aided by subtle museographic installations designed to maintain the authenticity of the setting, offers visitors insights into Comte's philosophy.