Night of Museums 2026 at MAC/VAL (94): the program for this free after-hours event

The MAC/VAL, in Val-de-Marne, is taking part in Night of Museums 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a rich nocturnal program in this 22nd edition. Here’s what you can expect from this Night of Museums!

The Nuit des Musées 2026 is shaping up to be a memorable edition at the MAC/VAL, the Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne in Vitry-sur-Seine! Opened in 2005, the MAC/VAL is France's first contemporary-art museum devoted entirely to artistic creation since the 1950s. Located in Vitry-sur-Seine, a city renowned for its commitment to art and its vibrant cultural scene, the museum was designed by architect Jacques Ripault. The building, with its bold, modern architecture, spans 13,000 m² and houses a permanent collection of more than 2,000 works by French and international artists.

The Nuit des Musées is the perfect opportunity to discover this cultural site in the Val-de-Marne département. During this not-to-be-missed event, many of the Paris region's most fascinating spots invite you to discover our heritage in a whole new way, with a program of night-time visits and special events. There's something for everyone!

So, ready to discover what awaits you at the MAC/VAL for the 22nd edition of the Nuit des Musées in Paris and Île-de-France? Don’t miss the next date on May 23, 2026. After all, it’s the must-attend event for art lovers!

What to expect at the 2026 Night of Museums at MAC/VAL in Vitry-sur-Seine:

Narrated tour of the exhibition "Le genre idéal"
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 3:00 PM
At the heart of the exhibition « Le genre idéal », students from Ferdinand Buisson Elementary School unfold their staging and raise their voices.

A new, unprecedented journey where the genres of art history (portrait, still life, landscape) resonate with the works of contemporary artists: Laurent Pernot, Enrique Ramirez, and Ange Leccia.
Tour of SMITH's 'Ici, grand ouvert' exhibition
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 3:00 PM ⤏ 4:00 PM
To mark its inauguration for European Night of Museums, embark for the first time on a journey through the exhibition "Ici grand ouvert," SMITH's first solo show.

Discover an extraordinary exhibition where the study of life, knowledge, and the cosmos gives rise to photographic and poetic imagery.
Family outing to the exhibition "Le genre idéal"
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Step by step, the youngest visitors and their accompanying adults take ownership of the museum, noticing the colors, shapes, and patterns.

Led by MAC VAL's guides, these tours invite participants to view together, share words, and name their emotions.

Ages 4 and up
Opening night of the EAC works exhibition “Eco-Typography: Impressions of the Living”
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 4:00 p.m. ⤏ 5:00 p.m.
Opening hosted by the students of the Art and Cultural Education exhibition

Three original projects led by three artists: Florence Nkpa-Poirier, Louise Vendel, and Luc Médrinal.

The program highlights three distinctive techniques (linocut, drawing, and leporello) and invites audiences on a journey through three artistic realms where the living world is embodied through drawing, sculpture, and art publishing.
Visit Playlist — The Art of Living
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
An immersive sound journey close to the works of the exhibition "Le genre idéal".

Open to all audiences.
Visit 'Soundscape'
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 5:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM
From the artwork to the sound, it's only a step…

A guided tour through the exhibition "Le genre idéal" conducted by middle school students as part of "La classe, l'oeuvre".