La Nuit des Musées is a not-to-be-missed event for cultural enthusiasts. How does it work? Once a year, this not-to-be-missed event opens the doors of museums, castles, monuments and other cultural institutions to us, offering night-time events and a rich program of visits (often free), activities, workshops, concerts and other surprises. An opportunity for enthusiasts and the curious to discover our heritage in a whole new way!
Of course, Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region take part in this very special night. Why not take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lives of artists who have left their mark on their time and their art? The Paris region has played host to many personalities, and is today home to numerous artists' homes that have since been transformed into studio-museums. These usually enable us to penetrate the secrets of the creative process of these emblematic figures, while immersing us in their daily lives, sometimes in a moving way.
Ready to explore the artists' workshops during this year’s edition of the Nuit des Musées 2026? This Saturday, May 237, we’re revealing the lineup of museum-workshops taking part in this cultural event! Stay tuned: this page will be updated with new announcements and discoveries. Be sure to check back often for more exciting tips and hidden gems!
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]
A nocturnal journey into Van Gogh's world, visit Dr. Gachet's House during Museum Night 2026.
Avis to fans of Impressionist art, the Doctor Gachet House in Auvers-sur-Oise, Val d'Oise (95), opens its doors to us this Saturday, May 23, 2026 for a special nocturnal edition. Discover the program for this Night of Museums. [Read more]
A free evening at the heart of art: the Marmottan Monet Museum's Nuit des Musées 2026 program
The Night of Museums returns to Paris this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Attention all fans of Impressionist art: this is your chance to enjoy a special, free late-night opening at the Marmottan Monet Museum in the 16th arrondissement of the capital. Discover the program for this 22nd edition! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: A remarkable after-hours visit to the heart of a renowned Paris sculptor's studio
For the Night of Museums 2026, the Bourdelle Museum invites curious visitors to discover the work of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle during an exceptional late-night opening this Saturday, May 23. Here's what's on the program. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a free late-night opening at the Manufacture de Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique (92)
The Cité de la Céramique in Sèvres will take part in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering a perfect opportunity to visit the museum for free. Discover the family-friendly program of this cultural night. [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]
Night of Museums 2026: discover the Giacometti Institute after hours in Paris
What if we took advantage of Night of Museums to discover the Giacometti Institute, this artistic venue dedicated to the artist’s work. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the museum opens up for a memorable after-hours exploration. We’re sharing the program for this Parisian cultural hotspot. [Read more]
A Romantic-Era Night at the Maison de Balzac for Museum Night 2026
The Maison de Balzac opens its doors to the public free of charge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for Night of Museums. Art and literature mingle during this evening, to the great delight of visitors. A cracking after-hours program, and here’s the lineup! [Read more]
A musical evening for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris.
The Musée de la Vie Romantique invites you to a very special evening on May 23, 2026: activities are planned for the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris. [Read more]
A DJ set featuring Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: Night of Museums 2026 lineup
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours evening inside the museum and its gardens on May 23, 2026. The program is right here! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening at the Barbizon Painters Museum (77)
Every year, the Night of Museums invites enthusiasts and the curious alike to enjoy special evening openings and free admission. In Seine-et-Marne, the Barbizon Departmental Museum of Painters will be taking part in the upcoming edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the program! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: What’s happening this evening at the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum in Paris
For the Night of Museums, the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum is opening its doors for an evening of free admission — a chance not to miss! Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, at this workshop-museum in the 17th arrondissement of Paris for the 22nd edition of this special event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: Enjoy a free evening visit at the Gustave Moreau Museum
The 2026 Museum Night marks its 22nd edition at the Gustave Moreau Museum in Paris on Saturday, May 23rd. Explore the exciting lineup of events planned for this year’s unmissable cultural evening. [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 karaoke tour at the Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre Eco-Museum (94) for the 2026 Night of Museums
For the 2026 Night of Museums, an extraordinary and unique evening awaits visitors at the heart of the Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre Eco-Museum in Val-de-Marne. Here’s what’s planned for Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Evening Guided Tours at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in the Yvelines (78)
The Night of Museums 2026 will also be taking place at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, come explore this stunning historic site along with its sculpture garden, all illuminated in the evening. [Read more]
Exceptional Nighttime Event: Discover the Ghosts of the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum for Museum Night 2026
An exceptional artistic evening event: In celebration of Museum Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum invites you to explore the artist's renowned collection housed within the heart of Villa Seurat, located in the 14th arrondissement. [Read more]
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Evening Event at Victor Hugo’s House in Paris
On the occasion of Museums Night 2026, Victor Hugo’s house in Paris is inviting visitors to a special evening event this Saturday, May 23. Mark your calendars — here’s a sneak peek at the must-see lineup for this cultural night right in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Experience a lantern magic show at the Stéphane Mallarmé Museum (77)
The Night of Museums is making its comeback in Île-de-France on May 23, 2026, offering an evening packed with extraordinary late-night openings and free guided tours. Explore the lineup of events awaiting you at the Stéphane Mallarmé Departmental Museum in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
