Night of Museums 2026 at the Lambinet Museum: an entertaining evening at the Versailles History Museum

The Night of Museums is making a triumphant return for a new edition on May 23, 2026, promising a night filled with surprises and memorable visits. Expect immersive, nocturnal experiences that captivate visitors. Each year, curious souls flock to explore the extraordinary heritage of Île-de-France during these unique evenings, offering a fresh perspective on the collections housed in the region’s museums. Enjoy interactive trails, candlelit tours, moonlit musical evenings — all free of charge!

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Why not take advantage of this special evening to explore the Lambinet Museum, which has just reopened to the public? This museum, dedicated to the history of Versailles, offers an impressive collection of artworks spanning from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century.

Inside a stunning private mansion showcasing the quintessential Rococo architecture, visitors wander through a collection of sculptures, paintings, furniture, and decorative objects that evoke the glamour of old Versailles. Among the treasures on display is a harp crafted by the renowned luthier of Queen Marie-Antoinette, François-Joseph Naderman.

A true collectors' house, in a city that played a key role in France's history!

Highlights of the 2026 Night of Museums at the Lambinet Museum in Versailles

• Spot the 7 differences in the museum's collections game
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 - from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
  

  Have fun solo or with friends trying to spot the hidden intruders disguised within the museum reproductions of famous artworks.

  
  
  
• Creative Workshop “St. Louis Neighborhood Mosaic”
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 - from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
  

  Led by a facilitator, visitors create posters of the Saint Louis neighborhood’s landmarks inspired by the artworks featured in the exhibition.

  
  
  
• Brief visits across the entire museum
  Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 — from 7:15 PM to 11:30 PM
  

  A museum guide will welcome you in the galleries to discuss the artworks from the permanent collection and explore the themes of the exhibit "If Saint-Louis Were My Story."

  
  
  
• Game on the Naderman Harp
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 7:15 PM to 11:30 PM
  

  Nanja Breedijk, soloist and professor at the Versailles Grand Parc Regional Conservatory, will bring the Golden Salon to life with the soothing sounds of the Naderman harp. It will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with her about early harps and the repertoire of the classical era.