Every year, over 3,000 French museums and monuments take part in the Nuit des Musées ! This major cultural event delights art and heritage enthusiasts, who can spend an evening discovering the most beautiful places in our cultural and historical heritage.
For this 22nd edition, mark your calendars for Saturday May 23, 2026. Cultural venues across Paris and the Île-de-France region will open their doors for an enchanting night filled with exhibitions, historic monuments, and majestic castles to explore.
For regular museum-goers and heritage monument enthusiasts alike, the Nuit des Musées is an opportunity to visit places steeped in history. But in just a few hours, it's impossible to visit all the places taking part in this event! To help you choose, here's our selection of not-to-be-missed outings to discover the most beautiful monuments and châteaux in the Paris region!
A theatrical family investigation at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77) for the Night of the Museums in 2026
The Château of Brie-Comte-Robert will open its doors for Museums Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A playful, theatrical quiz designed for both children and adults awaits visitors within this historic site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening that’s both unusual and culturally enriching. [Read more]
All over the Île-de-France region, magnificent châteaux and monuments are opening their doors to you, often free of charge! So make the most of it and discover these places without delay.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
