The Nuit des Musées invites us to join on this Saturday, May 23, 2026 for an exceptional nocturnal experience across cultural venues. Museums, castles, monuments, art foundations and even cultural centers, every year there are many open in Paris and Île-de-France to welcome us after dark—often free of charge—to share the treasures of our heritage and offer activities for kids and grown-ups.
For this 22nd edition, unsurprisingly, there are plenty of ideas for outings and unmissable deals to experience this special evening that puts culture in the spotlight.
During this Night of Museums 2026, we take the opportunity to visit a relatively new museum in the capital, plunging us into the world of a icon of French chanson: Serge Gainsbourg. Nestled in his Parisian residence in the 7e arrondissement de la capitale, this musée mélomane, whose opening was long anticipated, offers a moving immersion while tracing the career of the artist who left a lasting impression both with his music and his personality.
Night tour of the Gainsbourg House Museum with free admission to Gainsbarre
"I love the night; my ideas come through more clearly in the dark!"
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Serge Gainsbourg
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La Maison Gainsbourg a le plaisir de s'associer de nouveau à la Nuit européenne des musées à travers une programmation sur mesure.
After more than 32 years of waiting, La Maison Gainsbourg has established itself as a must-visit cultural venue in Paris since its opening in September 2023, dedicated to presenting the work of Serge Gainsbourg. Initiated and led by his daughter Charlotte, the artistic director of La Maison Gainsbourg, the project offers an immersive journey into the artist’s creative and personal universe.
For its third participation, La Maison Gainsbourg invites you to a free tour of the "Musée seul" route on Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM, at 14 rue de Verneuil in Paris.
Explore the life and career of the artist through a chronological route featuring 400 original objects and a selection of rare and unseen archives. At the end of the tour, you will discover the temporary exhibition dedicated to the title "Je t’aime… moi non plus." The visit continues with Gainsbarre, the daytime restaurant that becomes a cocktail bar in the evening, and ends in the bookstore-boutique offering various collections to evoke the rich world of the artist.
As the epicenter of La Maison Gainsbourg, Gainsbarre is both a convivial meeting place and a dissemination hub. On the occasion of the 22nd edition of the European Night of Museums, look forward to a lively program with concerts spanning Serge Gainsbourg’s classical and jazz repertoire.
The "Musée seul" route and the Gainsbarre musical programming are open to all (no reservation required and subject to availability on the event night).
The "Maison & Musée" route is sold out for the European Night of Museums (lottery draw conducted on May 18, 2026). Access is only for guests with tickets.
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Participation requirements: Free visit of the Maison Gainsbourg. The "Museum Alone" route and the Gainsbarre program are open to everyone, subject to space available during the event. The "House & Museum" route is by registration only and allocated by lottery (SOLD OUT). - Free | Booking required - https://www.maisongainsbourg.fr/fr/nuit-europeenne-des-musees
Hours: Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM ⤏ 11:59 PM | Sunday, May 24, 2026 – 12:00 AM ⤏ 2:00 AM
Nighttime tour of the Gainsbourg House, immersed in a musical atmosphere
"I love the night, I think more clearly in the dark!"
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Serge Gainsbourg
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Maison Gainsbourg is thrilled to partner once again with the European Night of Museums, presenting a tailor-made program.
More than 32 years after eager anticipation, Maison Gainsbourg has established itself since its opening in September 2023 as a must-visit cultural hotspot in Paris, dedicated to sharing Serge Gainsbourg's work. Led by his daughter Charlotte, artistic director of Maison Gainsbourg, the project invites visitors into the artist’s creative and personal universe.
For its third participation, Maison Gainsbourg offers a free guided tour of its spaces on Rue de Verneuil in Paris, set to a musical atmosphere, on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- At 5 bis: the historic house where Serge Gainsbourg lived for 22 years, the legendary interior preserved intact since his death in 1991. It is toured to an original soundtrack created by Soundwalk Collective in collaboration with Charlotte Gainsbourg.
- Opposite, at number 14: a museum tracing the artist’s life and career through a chronological path of 400 original objects and a selection of rare, unseen archives. At the end of the tour, discover the temporary exhibition dedicated to the title "Je t’aime… moi non plus." The visit continues to Gainsbarre, a daytime restaurant and evening cocktail bar, and concludes in the bookstore-boutique offering various collections that evoke the artist’s rich universe.
As the epicenter of Maison Gainsbourg, Gainsbarre is both a place of conviviality and a hub of outreach. For the 22nd edition of the European Night of Museums, experience a vibrant program featuring concerts spanning Serge Gainsbourg’s classical and jazz repertoire.
The "House & Museum" route is fully booked (draw held on May 18, 2026). Tours are ticketed and access is limited to ticket holders, with the exception of the "Museum only" route and the Gainsbarre music program, which are open to all (no reservations required and subject to capacity on the event night).
To be informed in advance about news, subscribe to the newsletter or follow us on social media: linktr.ee/maisongainsbourg
For any questions, please contact our team at: contact@maisongainsbourg.fr
Participation conditions: Free tour of the Maison Gainsbourg. The "House & Museum" route: registration required only, via lottery (SOLD OUT). The "Museum Only" route and the Gainsbarre musical program: open to all subject to availability. - Free | Registration required - https://www.maisongainsbourg.fr/fr/nuit-europeenne-des-musees
Timings: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM–11:59 PM
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Gainsbourg House
14 Rue de Verneuil
75007 Paris 7
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.maisongainsbourg.fr
