The Night of Museums is making a return for its 22nd edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. On this occasion, cultural venues across Paris and Île-de-France will open their doors for guided tours, often free of charge, extending into the night and usually featuring entertainment such as concerts, workshops, or performances. It’s a unique opportunity to explore our regional heritage from a new perspective during this cultural event that has become a must-see on the city’s cultural calendar.
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're eager to make the most of the Night of Museums 2026 by exploring lesser-known sites that aren't usually in the spotlight, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of hidden Parisian museums that will open their doors this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Below, you'll find details about these intimate, off-the-beaten-path cultural spots that deserve to be better known! And stay tuned: this guide will be updated as new announcements and discoveries come in. Be sure to check back regularly for more secret gems to explore during the Night of Museums 2026 in Paris!
Nuit des Musées 2026: an exclusive tour of the library of a renowned French couturier in Paris
In the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement, a venue is set to open its doors for an exceptional late-night event as part of the Night of Museums. And what if this Saturday, May 23, 2026, we step into the library of a renowned French couturier? [Read more]
Discover this botanical museum during a special after-hours event for the Night of Museums 2026.
For Museums Night 2026, push open the door to a remarkable plant museum and discover, on Saturday, May 23, an Île-de-France botanical heritage that tells the local story. [Read more]
Guinguette evening from the Belle Époque at the Grenouillère Museum: dance with Croissy’s Impressionists for Museums Night 2026
In Croissy-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines, the Grenouillère Museum invites visitors to a memorable evening at the heart of Impressionist art, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to mark the new edition of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: discover this cabinet of curiosities
The Museum of Hunting and Nature comes alive for Night of Museums 2026. Discover the lineup awaiting you on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for an exceptional late-night edition in Paris. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Michel Bourlet Museum: dive into the local history of Deuil - La Barre (95)
Museum Night is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and for the occasion, the Musée Michel Bourlet in Deuil-la-Barre (95) is offering free evening activities for everyone. Discover the program! [Read more]
Candle-making workshop and traditional games at this local Essonne museum for Museums Night 2026.
Night of Museums 2026 stops at the Robert Dubois - Corneau Museum in Brunoy (Essonne) for a one-off, quirky evening. Visit this museum free of charge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a special night-time program! [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026 at the French Museum of Radiology: a free and original after-hours event
Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. On the agenda: extended hours, free tours, and brand-new activities! Curious about what awaits at the French Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging? Here is the program for this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Zadkine Museum in Paris: a special late-night edition!
The Zadkine Museum takes part in the 22nd edition of Night of Museums, happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come discover this beautiful, little-known museum dedicated to sculptor Ossip Zadkine during an exceptional late-night opening! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 : Evening tours at the Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital
The Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and for the occasion, MAHHSA — the Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital — unveils its special program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 à Paris : an evening at the Polish Library and its three little-known museums
Why not take advantage of Nuit des Musées to discover the Polish Library and its three hidden museums in Paris? Each one pays tribute to notable figures born in Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon, and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Check out the program for this three-for-one night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Investigation game during Nuit des Musées 2026: a playful evening at the Museum of Counterfeiting in Paris
The Counterfeit Museum is taking part in the new edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover this little‑known museum in Paris’s 16th arrondissement during a cultural event famed for its exceptional late openings and free tours. [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026: a late-night visit to the AP-HP Museum at Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital (94)
On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the Museum of Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), based in Kremlin-Bicêtre, invites you to explore its collections this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Explore the Pavilion of the Indies During an Evening Visit
Take advantage of this year's Night of Museums to explore the Pavillon des Indes (92), which will be welcoming visitors with free access this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
An exceptional late-night opening at the Val-de-Grâce Museum in Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.
Discover the hidden Val-de-Grâce Museum, dedicated to the Armed Forces Health Service, for one exceptional after-hours viewing this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: A Special Evening Event at the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum
For the 2026 Museum Night, the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum will open its doors after hours for a free evening visit! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 23rd, and head to this art workshop in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
An extraordinary, free evening event at the Gustave Moreau Museum for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Gustave Moreau Museum invites us to experience the intimate atmosphere of its spaces during a special, free evening event on Saturday, May 23, 2026! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: the evening program at the École des Mines and its Mineralogy Museum
The Night of Museums is making a return this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. Why not take the opportunity to explore the École des Mines and its Mineralogy Museum? Here’s an intriguing lineup of activities to discover during the 22nd edition of this cultural event in the capital. [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]
Free evening tours at the Inha Library for the 2026 Night of Museums
Take advantage of the latest edition of the Night of Museums in Paris to explore the stunning library of the National Institute of Art History. Here's what’s planned for you on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A night of games at Mundolingua, the Museum of Languages, for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
Discover Mundolingua, the language museum located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, during this year's Night of Museums event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the full schedule for this evening of cultural discovery right here! [Read more]
Free Tour of Auguste Comte's House for the 2026 Night of Museums: The Evening Program
For the Night of Museums, Auguste Comte's historic apartment-turned-museum invites you to explore their special program and immerse yourself in the world of the philosopher and founder of positivism. Mark your calendar for May 23, 2026, and join us for an evening filled with fascinating discoveries at this year's nocturnal event. [Read more]
A musical evening at Europa Experience Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums
Europa Experience is a unique and unconventional museum that offers a special nighttime event for the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn more about the European Union! So, what can visitors expect for this 22nd edition? [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Discover the History of Medicine Museum during a free evening visit
The Night of Museums returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Museum of Medical History will open its doors for free after hours, offering special late-night tours. A must-see event for both the curious and passionate alike. [Read more]
Meet the ghosts of the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum during the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Chana Orloff Museum Workshops invite you to explore the artist's personal collection, located within the historic Villa Seurat in the 14th arrondissement. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a Free Evening at the Freemasonry Museum in Paris
The Museum of Freemasonry is taking part in this year's 22nd edition of Nuit des Musées, happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a perfect opportunity to explore how Freemasonry has shaped societal development! Are you ready for this evening of cultural discovery? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of the Legion of Honor: the schedule for the evening event in Paris
The Museum of the Legion of Honor is taking part in Museums Night 2026 this Saturday, May 23. Throughout the evening, visitors can wander through the museum and explore stunning paintings, clothing, and medals through guided tours—an exceptional, free nocturnal event! [Read more]
An artistic performance at Le Cyclop by Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle for Museum Night 2026
For the 2026 Night of Museums in the Île-de-France region, the Cyclop—an immense sculpture perched in Milly-la-Forêt—will host an artistic performance during an exceptional after-hours event, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
It's time for an evening of discovery!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
