Nuit des Musées 2026: a leap back in time at the Victor Aubert Museum in Maule, Yvelines (78)

In the lead-up to the next edition of the Night of Museums across Paris and Île-de-France, the Victor Aubert Museum in Maule, Yvelines, opens its doors for a special evening. Discover the lineup expected this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums.

Each year in spring, the Night of Museums offers an exceptional late-night dive into the heart of our cultural treasures. For one evening, passionate enthusiasts and the curious alike are invited to rediscover our museums through a broad programming of visits—often free—that comes with special events, including concerts, workshops, or even unusual activities.

A fantastic cultural pick you can enjoy with family, with friends, as a couple, or even solo! On this occasion, Paris and the entire Île-de-France region reveal, with each edition, so many outing ideas that it’s hard not to find a lineup that lives up to your passion!

It’s also a chance to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region. In the heart of the Yvelines, the Victor Aubert Museum in Maule joins the lineup for this exceptional night. This that invites us into the history of the town and its surroundings sits at the heart of the remnants of a priory whose origins go back to 1076. There still survive a 13th‑century wine cellar and a 14th‑century roof framework.

Today, visitors can explore collections that trace the history of the town of Maule from prehistory to the High Middle Ages, while also highlighting local folk traditions and rural life in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The 2026 Night of Museums program at the Victor Aubert Museum in Maule, Yvelines (78)

European Night of Museums
Don’t miss the uniquely atmospheric feel of the museum and the old priory’s cloister.
Open from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
At 9 p.m.: we’re offering three activities. Pick your favorite!
- On the museum’s upper floor, step into the daily life of a Neolithic family in the Mauldre valley.
- On the ground floor, relive everyday routines from about a century ago or more recent times, alongside moments of work or celebration.
- A monk returning from a distant priory will tell you about Maule in the Middle Ages, around the museum.

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