The Nuit des Musées takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and there’s no way you’ll want to miss this cultural event. The concept? For an evening, and even a day, museums, monuments, castles and other institutions reveal their treasures through a program of nocturnal visits often free, and activities including concerts, performances, workshops, and other quirky surprises. The Nuit des Musées offers a wonderful opportunity to discover our heritage from a fresh angle through a event that promises plenty of great tips. And of course, Paris and the entire Île-de-France are part of the action!
Calling all curious and passionate visitors, this is your chance to marathon the art museums that open their doors to you in the four corners of the Paris region. Painting, sculpture, photography and much more, various artistic currents and disciplines can be found in these fascinating cultural venues. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in the world of an artist you're passionate about, to explore a particular chapter ofArt History or simply to enrich your general knowledge, the Museums of Art are waiting for you with their hot programs!
You’ll find here the art museums of Île-de-France taking part in this Night of Museums 2026. And stay tuned: this guide is updated as new announcements come in and as we uncover more programs, so check back regularly in the lead-up to the big night to discover additional happenings!
A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the can't-miss evening of Museums Night 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, playful after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. A chance to enjoy an artistic evening at this must-attend cultural event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: nocturnal storytelling tours at Espace Monte-Cristo
L'Espace Monte-Cristo welcomes you for a very special visit this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On the occasion of the Night of Museums, discover the current exhibition with exclusive tours! Ready for this cultural after-hours in Paris? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: a late-night immersion in the heart of art at the Arab World Institute
The Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris takes part in the 22nd Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting you to a truly exceptional late-night experience. Discover the program for this new edition! [Read more]
Explore the new Cartier Foundation for free, nestled in the heart of the Palais Royal, during the 2026 Night of Museums.
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art invites you to discover its new home on Place du Palais-Royal for one free evening. Don’t miss this Night of Museums on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Bohemian evening and a vinyl-bar: the program for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Musée de Montmartre
Night of Museums arrives this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Over at the Musée de Montmartre, enjoy an artistic evening of music for a festive night-time event! Discover the evening’s program in detail. [Read more]
An artistic performance beneath the Bourse de Commerce’s domed cupola for Paris’ 2026 Night of Museums.
Great news for contemporary art lovers, as the Bourse de Commerce announces its latest involvement in the Night of Museums. See you on Saturday, May 23, 2026 to (re)discover this striking Parisian art foundation through a special program. [Read more]
A special late-night event at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris for Museum Night 2026: the program
The Night of Museums 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 across France. In Paris, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, notably at the Palais de Tokyo, which has some exciting surprises in store for us... And what if we take a look at the program? [Read more]
Quirky sketches at the Louvre Museum for an exceptional nocturnal edition of the Night of Museums!
The Louvre Museum is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2026 this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will host a free, special after-hours opening at this iconic Parisian landmark. But be warned: you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for the 22nd edition? [Read more]
An art-filled night at the Swedish Institute in Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.
Nestled in the Marais, the Swedish Institute regularly hosts compelling cultural events. Make the most of Night of Museums 2026 this Saturday, May 23, to discover these exciting programs that put Sweden in the spotlight! [Read more]
This intimate Parisian museum is set to host an exceptional musical late-night event for Nuit des Musées 2026.
Museum Night is back at the Musée national Eugène Delacroix in Paris. We'll head there on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to discover a place that's well worth a detour. An opportunity to explore this nocturnal, workshop-turned museum with utterly charming appeal. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum: a night-long journey through tales
The Quai Branly Museum takes part in the 22nd edition of Nuit des Musées and will welcome visitors of all ages for free on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here’s the program for this free nocturnal event. [Read more]
Dance performance, demonstration and exhibition: Museum Night 2026 at Mobilier National, Gobelins Manufacture
The Mobilier national, located on Avenue des Gobelins in Paris, is taking part in the 22nd edition of Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s an opportunity to freely explore the current exhibition during this special after-hours event, along with activities designed especially for the occasion. [Read more]
Dive into the Petit Palais's enchanted garden for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Petit Palais will open its doors to visitors free of charge in the evening, offering a variety of activities inside the museum. [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]
For the 2026 Nuit des Musées, K-pop, art and street food at the Cernuschi Museum
The Cernuschi Museum — Paris City Museum of Asian Arts — swings open its doors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a free late-night opening organized for the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Here's the program! [Read more]
Lantern Festival and Shamanism: An Evening at the Guimet Museum for Museum Night 2026
The Guimet Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. It’s a chance to step into this museum dedicated to Asian arts and to discover the program crafted for the occasion. [Read more]
South Korea to be the guest of honor at Paris's Musée d'Art Moderne, unveiling the 2026 Night of Museums programme.
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris opens its doors after dark this Saturday, May 23. Enjoy this stunning museum with free admission. Ready to discover the MAM at night? [Read more]
The Louis Vuitton Foundation's exhibition offers free admission during Museums Night 2026.
The Louis Vuitton Foundation takes part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums on May 23, 2026. Come and discover this magnificent venue devoted to creativity, during this evening packed with cultural highlights. Here’s the program! [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]
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]
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]
Night at the Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: A Free Evening Featuring the Must-See Matisse Exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a midnight art walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: Highlights of the Evening Program at the Luxembourg Museum
The Luxembourg Museum invites visitors to a special late-night opening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, marking the 22nd edition of Museum Night in Paris and Île-de-France. Explore the exciting lineup of events and activities planned for this year. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026: Jean de La Fontaine’s fables brought to life at the Micro-Folie in Vert-Saint-Denis
For this 22nd edition of Night of Museums 2026, Vert-Saint-Denis’ Micro-Folie, the digital museum in Seine-et-Marne, invites the public to a special program this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Bourron-Marlotte Town Hall–Museum (77): a family-friendly program
The Night of Museums arrives on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Seine-et-Marne, the Bourron-Marlotte Town Hall Museum unveils its program for this 22nd nocturnal edition! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Melun's Museum of Art and History (77): here’s what’s on for the night.
Museum Night returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, Melun’s Art and History Museum in Seine-et-Marne unveils the program for this special nocturnal event. [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]
We’re dancing at the Bossuet Museum in Meaux for Museums Night 2026: the free evening program.
Museum Night takes place this year on Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous exceptional late openings are planned across the Île-de-France region. One example is the Bossuet Museum, the Museum of Art and History for the city of Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Discover the schedule for this unmissable nocturnal event! [Read more]
An extraordinary, free nighttime event at the heart of this Seine-et-Marne art museum for Musée Night 2026
The Night of Museums is making its return this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and to celebrate, the Departmental Museum of Painters in Barbizon, located in Seine-et-Marne, is offering a special, free evening event! [Read more]
An exceptional evening at the Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville (Seine-et-Marne) for Museum Night 2026
The Night of Museums is making a return for a new edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In Égreville, the Bourdelle Garden-Museum joins in the celebrations, offering visitors a unique chance to explore a key landmark in the cultural landscape of Seine-et-Marne from a different perspective. Here's what awaits you during this cultural night as part of the 22nd Night of Museums. [Read more]
Belle Époque guinguette evening at the Grenouillère Museum: discover Croissy’s Impressionists for the Night of Museums 2026
In Croissy-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines department, the Grenouillère Museum invites you to a memorable evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the new edition of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Lambinet Museum: an entertaining evening at the Versailles History Museum
For this year's Night of Museums, head over to the Lambinet Museum in Versailles for a nighttime visit! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a free cultural evening full of excitement and discovery. [Read more]
Concert and Escape Game at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum (78) for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering special evening openings and free visits for visitors of all ages. In the Yvelines department, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting program planned at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Ducastel-Vera Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): the schedule for the free evening event
Night at the Museums is making a comeback this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Ducastel-Vera Museum reveals its special program for the occasion! A fantastic cultural experience not to be missed in the Yvelines during this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Family-friendly tours for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Museum of Art and History in Meudon (92)
Art and heritage go hand in hand on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums at the Meudon Museum of Art and History. Discover the lineup for this cultural after-hours event in Île-de-France. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: Thousand and One Nights Ball at the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92)
To mark the 21st Nuit des musées, the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92) is opening its doors this Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a free nocturne, with a detailed program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt (92): the evening program
The Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt awaits art lovers with a special nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to mark Nuit des Musées 2025. [Read more]
An exceptional musical evening at the Petit Château de Sceaux for Museum Night 2026
Musical and dance-inspired tours await you this year at the Pavilion for the prefiguration of the Museum of the Grand Century — Petit Château de Sceaux, for Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Gardening and a concert: the Night of Museums 2026 program at the Paul Éluard Museum of Art and History
At the Paul Éluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis, a host of activities has been organized for Museums Night. Explore the schedule for this all-are-welcome nocturnal event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: An evening immersion into Bry-sur-Marne’s local history at the Adrien Mentienne Museum
Night of Museums invites curious visitors to push open the doors of cultural venues in the evening. In Bry-sur-Marne, the Adrien-Mentienne Museum promises a vivid dive into local history during a special after-hours night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
For the Night of Museums 2026, the Nogent-sur-Marne Intercommunal Museum (94) is hosting a free evening.
Take part in Museums Night 2026 to discover the Nogent-sur-Marne intercommunal museum in Val-de-Marne. Here is the detailed program for this cultural evening planned for Saturday, May 23. [Read more]
A family-friendly program at MAC/VAL for Museum Night 2026 in Val-de-Marne
A Night at the Museums in the heart of Contemporary Art: it’s taking place at MAC/VAL this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On the program, family-friendly activities during an exceptional nocturnal opening. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center
The Abbey of Maubuisson invites you to the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region. On the agenda, an after-hours evening at the heart of contemporary art for this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [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]
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]
Museum Night 2026: Evening tours and a concert at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum in Montmorency
Take advantage of Night of Museums 2026 to discover the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum, housed in one of the philosopher’s houses in Montmorency. A great opportunity to explore his landmark works, such as The Social Contract and Emile, or On Education! Let’s get ready for a musical evening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A free evening at the Camille Pissarro Museum in Pontoise: the lineup for Night of Museums 2026
The Camille Pissarro Museum, located in Pontoise, invites you to the Night of Museums 2026 this Saturday, May 23, to showcase its splendid collection of paintings, gouaches, and graphic works by Impressionist artists. Let’s kick off an artistic night! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: free evening tours at the Carré Patrimoine (CIAP) in Pontoise (95)
The 22nd Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Paris and the Île-de-France region for another edition packed with exceptional late openings and free tours. Here is the evening program at Carré Patrimoine in Pontoise, in the Val-d’Oise department. [Read more]
A mythological tale and a nighttime tour of Château d'Écouen for Museum Night 2026
Museum Night returns this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and in the Paris region there will be a host of exceptional evening events. The Château d'Écouen, home to the Museum of the Renaissance, invites us to discover a nocturnal program specifically crafted for the occasion! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
