Night of Museums 2026 at Archéa: Evening Tours at the Archaeology Museum in Val d'Oise

Archéa, the Archaeology Museum in Pays de France welcomes families and archaeology enthusiasts for the occasion of the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Throughout the evening, visitors can explore the history of Pays de France, from the Prehistoric era through to the 19th century, by discovering the findings uncovered during excavations carried out during the construction of Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.

The museum, located in Louvres in the Val-d'Oise region, opened its doors in 2010, and was conceived as a heritage conservation facility, just like the Musée archéologique du Val-d'Oise. In addition to a permanent exhibition, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, a documentation center, mediation activities and publications based on the results of archaeological research carried out in the region by local associations over the past 40 years.

In all, over 50,000 archaeological objects are kept in the reserves, some of which are on display to visitors. The museum has been built around the ARCHEA scientific project, which focuses on archaeology and the region, and also highlights several of the establishment's other attractions, such as the Château d'Orville archaeological site and the ceramic and millstone heritage of the Ysieux valley. All of which is sure to pique the interest of archaeology enthusiasts, and provide a new perspective on the discipline during the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums).

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What's on offer for the 2026 Night of Museums at Archéa in Val d'Oise:

• Guided tours of ARCHÉA's permanent exhibition
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
  

  Tours to (re)discover the history of the Pays de France through its archaeological artefacts. Guided tours open to the whole family, accompanied by an ARCHÉA mediator. Booklets and games are available for children.

  
  
  
• Guided Tours of "Red! Archaeology of a Color," ARCHÉA's Special Exhibition
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  

  Guided tours of the temporary exhibition "Red! Archaeology of a Color" are available for visitors of all ages, led by an ARCHÉA mediator. Children can enjoy activity booklets designed for them.

  Ongoing sessions are scheduled based on visitor attendance.

  
  
  

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

Happy Museum Night at the Musée Archéa!