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!
Night of Museums 2026: concert and a nocturnal stroll at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne (77)
Night of Museums at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne promises plenty of discoveries this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the lineup for this XXL art-filled night. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Château d'Auvers (95): a deep dive into the Van Gogh Influencer exhibition
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise welcomes you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the 22nd Night of Museums. Discover the lineup of activities on offer, from exhibitions to guided tours, in the heart of this iconic site in Val d'Oise (95). [Read more]
This château in Seine-et-Marne turns the Night of Museums into a Night of Cookies for a delicious, culture-filled late-night event.
An original Night of Museums awaits you at the Rosa Bonheur Castle on May 23, 2026. On the menu: cookies, herbal teas, and rapid-fire tours to discover quirky anecdotes about this historic site! [Read more]
Exclusive tours for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Royal Domain Museum of Marly (78)
A charming lineup awaits you for Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of the Royal Domain of Marly this Saturday, May 23, 2026. How about stepping into the intimate world of Louis XIV and his lesser-known estate in the Yvelines? You won’t want to miss this special, free late-night edition! [Read more]
Night-time dungeon tours: the 2026 Night of Museums program at the Nemours Castle-Museum
One of Nemours’ gems: on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums, come visit the Nemours Castle–Museum and its collection of priceless works during a nocturnal opening, for which the detailed program is being unveiled. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Domaine de Sceaux (92): the full programme for this artistic evening
Nuit des Musées 2026 makes its way to the Domaine de Sceaux on Saturday, May 23. Here’s the lineup you can expect at this must-see spot in Hauts-de-Seine. Save the date! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Château de Versailles (78): a royal, musical late-night affair
What to do for the 2026 Night of Museums at Versailles? Here’s what awaits you for this 22nd edition, eagerly anticipated on May 23, 2026, in the heart of the Sun King’s domain! [Read more]
Self-guided, evening visit to the Jouy Textile Print Museum (78) for Museums Night 2026.
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to curious visitors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Discover the program for this cultural nocturne. [Read more]
A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)
The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: a tour and a mythological tale at Château d'Écouen, National Museum of the Renaissance (Val-d'Oise 95)
The Château d'Écouen, home to the Renaissance Museum, will take part in the Night of Museums on May 23, 2026, opening its doors to the public free of charge so you can see the artworks in a new light during this special evening! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Dourdan Castle (91): An Evening Tour of the Fortress
The Dourdan Château-Museum takes part in the Night of Museums every year. A perfect opportunity to explore this historic site in the Île-de-France region for free! So mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities at the castle. Check out the full program! [Read more]
Fontainebleau Palace to offer exceptional free admission for the Night of Museums 2026.
The Night of Museums is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s the perfect occasion for the Château de Fontainebleau to reveal its secrets during free, after-hours openings. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night that transcends time! [Read more]
We dance at the Bossuet Museum in Meaux for the 2026 Night of Museums: the free-evening program.
This year, the Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous exceptional late-night openings are being organized across Île-de-France. This is the case at the Bossuet Museum, the Museum of Art and History of the city of Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Discover the schedule for this annual nocturnal event! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Petit Château de Sceaux: an evening featuring musical and dance-inspired tours
What’s on in Hauts-de-Seine for Museums Night 2026? This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Pavilion of Prefiguration of the Museum of the Grand Century — the Petit Château of Sceaux — invites you to musical and dance-guided tours for this exceptional night-time event! [Read more]
For the 2026 Night of Museums, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle is offering a theatrical family quest!
In Seine-et-Marne, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle invites you to join the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A fun, theatrical scavenger hunt designed for both children and adults awaits visitors in this historic site. It promises an evening that’s both unique and filled with cultural discoveries. [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
