Nuit des Musées returns for its 21st edition on Saturday, May 17, 2025. For the occasion, cultural spots in Paris and the Ile-de-France region open their doors to you for visits, often free of charge, which extend into the night and are generally accompanied by events, concerts, workshops or even performances. It's just one more way to discover the Paris region's heritage in a whole new light during this cultural event, which has become a must-attend.
Every year, numerous museums, monuments, châteaux and other cultural venues take part in this ballet of visits that attracts Parisians and tourists alike. From the best-known spots to more confidential nuggets, the whole of Paris' cultural life plays its part. It's enough to inspire Parisian explorers to get off the beaten track and discover secret, little-known addresses.
If you'd like to take advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025 to visit places that are less well-known to the general public, we'll take you on a tour of these secret Parisian museums opening their doors to you this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Below, you'll find the programs for these intimate and confidential cultural spots that deserve to be known! And don't forget to stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries, so be sure to check back regularly to find out about other secret spots to discover for Paris' Nuit des Musées 2025!
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Essonne (91): nocturnal artistic performance at Jean Tinguely's Cyclop
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) will once again be taking over the museums and cultural venues of Paris and the Île-de-France region. This exceptional nocturne also unveils some surprising addresses, such as Le Cyclop, the monumental sculpture created by Jen Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle and hidden in the woods of Milly-la-Forêt. All in all, an unusual evening for this 21st edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a special free night at the Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie in Paris
The Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie is taking part in the 21st Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover the influence of Freemasonry on the evolution of society! Are you ready for this cultural nocturne? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: the program at the Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner
For Museums' Night 2025, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner is opening its doors to us at night, for a free visit! Join us on Saturday May 17th for the 21st edition of this museum-workshop in Paris' 17th arrondissement. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: night-time tours of the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de l'Hôpital Sainte-Anne
La Nuit des Musées, awaits you this Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This is your chance to discover the program at MAHHSA, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de l'Hôpital Sainte-Anne. An evening full of surprises! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris
Museum Night returns to Paris on Saturday May 17, 2025. For the occasion, the Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine opens its doors to you for free nocturnal visits. A great opportunity for the curious and the passionate alike. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur: a special night in Paris
The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17. All evening long, stroll through the museum and discover incredible paintings, clothes and medals through guided tours, during this exceptional nocturne! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Europa Expérience Paris: an evening of music
Europa Experience is a new and unusual museum that is unveiling a special nocturne for Museums' Night on Saturday, May 17, 2025. An opportunity to find out more about the European Union! So, what's in store for this 21st edition? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: discover the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum
Nuit des Musées returns to Paris this Saturday, May 17, 2025. How about a visit to the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum? Here's the program for this 21st edition in the capital. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at C2RMF, the French museums' research and restoration center in Paris
The Nuit des Musées will be held in Paris on Saturday, May 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to enjoy an exceptional evening at C2RMF, the French museums' research and restoration center. Here's the program for this special evening, during the 21st edition of Nuit des Musées in Île-de-France. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the French Museum of Radiology: the artistic and scientific program
Museum Night takes place this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. On the program: exceptional nocturnes, free visits and unique events! Want to find out what's in store for you at the French Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging? Here's the program for this 21st edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: nocturne at the Musée du service de santé de l'armée in Val-de-Grâce, Paris
Nuit des Musées returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for another edition of exceptional nocturnes. In Val-de-Grâce, the Musée du Service de Santé des Armées unveils its program for this 20th edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: a free nocturne at the Gustave Moreau Museum
Nuit des Musées 2025 celebrates its 21st edition at the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris, on Saturday May 17, 2025. Discover the program that awaits us this year, for this unmissable cultural nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: torchlight tour of the Musée Sciences ACO in Orsay (91)
Science fans are in for a treat. The Orsay Collision Ring, one of the world's first particle gas pedals, will be open to visitors by night on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as part of the 21st Nuit des musées! Discover the program for this special evening at the Musée Sciences ACO in Essonne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature: the nocturnal artistic program
The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature comes to life for Nuit des Musées 2025. Discover the program that awaits you on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for an exceptional nocturne in Paris. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: nocturne at the AP-HP Museum, Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital (94)
On the occasion of Museum Night, the Musée de l'Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), located in Kremlin-Bicêtre, invites you to discover its collections this Saturday, May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: nocturne at the Polish Library & its three confidential museums
For the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, we're taking you on a tour of the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each of which pays tribute to key figures from Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Discover the program for this nocturne on May 17, 2025! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Maison d'Auguste Comte in Paris: a free nocturne this Saturday
For the Nuit des Musées, Auguste Comte's museum-apartment invites you to discover its program and immerse yourself in the world of the philosopher and founder of positivism. Join us on May 17, 2025 for a new edition of a nocturne that promises to be rich in discoveries. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: meet the ghosts of the Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, which takes place on Saturday May 17, 2025, the Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff invites you to discover the eponymous artist's collection, in the heart of the Villa Seurat, in the 14th arrondissement. Here's the program for this nocturne in Paris! [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: visit the Musée de la Grenouillère, Musée des Impressionistes in Croissy (78)
In Croissy-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines department, the Grenouillère museum invites you to experience a memorable evening on Saturday May 17, 2025, for the new edition of the Nuit des Musées. [Read more]
Nuit des musées 2025: a free nocturnal tour of the Paris Sewer Museum
This spring, Nuit des Musées is also celebrated at the Musée des Égouts de Paris. Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a series of free, immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! How about an evening stroll to discover the underside of the capital? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: discover the Pavillon des Indes by torchlight during an unusual evening
Take advantage of this year's Nuit des Musées to discover the Pavillon des Indes (92), which is opening its doors free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: guided tours and an investigation game at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris!
The Musée de la Contrefaçon is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on Saturday May 17, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this confidential museum in the 16th arrondissement of Paris during this cultural event synonymous with exceptional nocturnes and free visits. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free artistic evening at the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum in Brunoy (91)
The Nuit des Musées 2025 is coming to the Musée Robert Dubois - Corneau in Brunoy (91), for a unique and unusual evening. Discover the museum free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a special evening program! [Read more]
It's time for an evening of discovery!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
