Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center

The cultural night out is coming soon to the Paris region. As dusk falls, the Nuit des Musées awakens and opens the doors to cultural venues of every kind. That evening, exceptional and often free programs take over museums, libraries, art centers and other fascinating spaces. Whether you’re a history buff, an art lover, a science fanatic, or anything in between, this special night unveils so many night-out ideas that you’ll hardly fail to find a plan that matches your passions, for both the young and the young at heart.

Maubuisson Abbey, a royal abbey turned contemporary art center in Val d'Oise (95)
Did you know? In the Val d'Oise, a former royal abbey has survived through the ages, from medieval times to the present day. Now a center for contemporary art, we tell you more about the astonishing Abbaye de Maubuisson! [Read more]

In the Île-de-France region, the Abbaye de Maubuisson, in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône in the Val-d’Oise, stands out as one of those cultural spots worth a visit. This former women’s Cistercian abbey, founded in the 13th century by Blanche de Castille, mother of Saint Louis, has today become a center for contemporary art in the Val-d’Oise department. It offers visitors an anachronistic paradox as the exhibitions unfold. So, what does this venue have in store for the upcoming edition of the Night of Museums, this Saturday, May 23, 2026?

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The 2026 Night of Museums at Maubuisson Abbey: the lineup

• Visit to "La classe, l’œuvre" with the 9th-graders from Le Parc Middle School in Saint-Ouen l’Aumône

  To mark the Night of Museums, the fourth-year pupils at Le Parc middle school in Saint-Ouen l’Aumône are invited to present their work in the formats they’ve chosen: paper labels, digital labels, and a guided tour. Through these student-led presentations, a diversity of interpretations and a plurality of perspectives on the works of artist Yosra Mojtahedi come to light.

  Participation requirements: Free | No reservation

  Timings: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:00 PM ⤏ 8:00 PM

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