The Nuit des Musées is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For the occasion, a magnificent program of exceptional nocturnes, free tours and unconventional animations awaits the curious as well as the enthusiasts. Castles, museums, monuments and fine institutions are getting in on the act with special programs for this unmissable cultural event. The Paris region is not about to miss this rendezvous, inviting you to discover its heritage in a new light.
In the Hauts-de-Seine region, there's a whole host of events on the program, not least in Rueil-Malmaison, where the Musée d'Histoire Locale opens its doors to visitors. The museum is housed in the town's former town hall, a mid-19th-century building designed by architects Lebois and Prince.
This historical museum will help you learn all about thefascinating history of Rueil-Malmaison, with exhibits from the town's collections and from the Société historique de Rueil, including relics of the 1870 war and objects linked to personalities who contributed to the town's history, such as Richelieu and Joséphine de Beauharnais. So, would you like to discover the program that awaits you for this new edition?
As part of its refreshed cultural program, the Local History Museum becomes the setting for an unusually secretive recruitment drive. Adrien de Mareuil tests those he has chosen to join the Bureau des Missions Historiques. It’s up to you to crack the enigmas tucked away in the collections to win your place…
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Location
Rueil-Malmaison Local History Museum
Place du 11 Novembre 1918
92500 Rueil Malmaison
Official website
www.villederueil.fr
