An exceptional evening at the Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville (Seine-et-Marne) for Museum Night 2026

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 27, 2026 at 02:06 p.m.
The Night of Museums is making a return for a new edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In Égreville, the Bourdelle Garden-Museum joins in the celebrations, offering visitors a unique chance to explore a key landmark in the cultural landscape of Seine-et-Marne from a different perspective. Here's what awaits you during this cultural night as part of the 22nd Night of Museums.

Every year, the Museum Night invites you to enjoy fantastic cultural highlights. Celebrated across Europe, this event features in Paris and throughout Île-de-France, showcasing an incredible lineup that promises extraordinary evening hours, free tours, and unique activities. Castles, museums, monuments, and major cultural institutions join the festivities across the Paris region. Mark your calendar and don’t miss the next edition, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.

This is your chance to discover the heritage of Seine-et-Marne. Yes, the 77 département has some wonderful surprises in store for you! For sculpture fans, this is your chance to conquer the Musée-Jardin Bourdelle in Égreville. Dedicated to the famoussculptor Antoine Bourdelle, this verdant spot invites you to immerse yourself in the world of this emblematic artist through works exhibited in the open air.

The Night of Museums could be the perfect opportunity to explore this unexpected venue. Curious about what’s planned for Saturday, May 23, 2026? Find out below! 

2026 Night of Museums Program at Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville, Seine-et-Marne

  • Highlighting approximately fifteen sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle
    Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    ### A Stroll Through Antoine Bourdelle’s Sculptures

    Around fifteen sculptures will be illuminated in vibrant colors. The spotlight will be on the equestrian statue of General Alvear, along with his four allegories, as part of the commemoration of its unveiling in 1926 in Buenos Aires. This monumental piece was commissioned from Bourdelle in 1912 by an Argentine government panel to mark the centenary of the country's independence.



Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Rue Dufet Bourdelle
    77620 Egreville

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.musee-jardin-bourdelle.fr

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