It’s time once again for the Night of Museums. This must-attend cultural event invites you to experience our heritage in a new light, featuring a variety of evening tours—many free—and original, sometimes one-of-a-kind activities like concerts, workshops, and other surprising engagements. This year, the Night of Museums is happening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. And as you might expect, Paris and the Île-de-France region won’t miss this chance to showcase their treasures! Museums, castles, monuments, and other cultural landmarks are throwing open their doors for you.
Looking to take a step back in time? History museums are perfect venues for an exciting journey through the ages. During your visit, they plunge you into various historical periods, from prehistory to the present day, offering a fascinating opportunity to explore and understand our history. As part of Night of Museums 2026, a variety of programs await, delighting history buffs and curious minds eager to learn more.
Here's a sneak peek at what's planned for Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the History Museums across Paris and Île-de-France during this year's Night of Museums. Stay tuned: this guide will be updated as new events are announced and as we uncover more surprises. Be sure to check back regularly leading up to the event to discover even more exciting experiences!
At the Army Museum, rare-access tours of spaces normally off-limits to the public for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Army Museum invites visitors to wander freely through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect moment to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here is the program for this after-hours event! [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]
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]
A grand traditional dance ball for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Museum of the History of Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris
For the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Palais de la Porte Dorée invites you to a special after-hours event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s a chance to (re)discover this stunning Art Deco building housing the Museum of Immigration and the Paris Tropical Aquarium. We’re bringing you the full program in detail. [Read more]
Stellar concert at the Hôtel de la Marine for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
L'Hôtel de la Marine participates in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris. It's a chance to discover this sublime historic monument during an exceptional after-hours event on May 23, 2026. Click here to see the program! [Read more]
Night tour of the National Archives of Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris, the National Archives, housed in the Marais, throw open their doors and unveil a special program to explore after dark. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy these exceptional evening tours. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris: the program for the free late-night opening.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Liberation of Paris invites you to discover a free program on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of a special nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 at the Musée de Cluny: the lineup for the nocturnal events in the heart of the Middle Ages in Paris
The Cluny Museum will open its doors to the public for free this Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums edition. The program features free, music-filled tours through the heart of this Parisian museum devoted to the Middle Ages. Read on for the evening schedule. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: an exceptional late-night opening at the Carnavalet Museum, Paris's oldest museum
For the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to enjoy an exceptional after-hours experience at the heart of its collections! [Read more]
Theatrical performance at the National Navy Museum in Paris: what's on for this Night of Museums 2026
The National Maritime Museum is opening its doors for free for an exceptional nighttime event this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to mark the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
A free late-night opening at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris for Museum Night 2026
Want to discover the Museum of Jewish Art and History? Great news: for Nuit des Musées 2026, the museum is opening its doors for free for a special late-night event this Saturday, May 23. Here’s the program. [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]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests
Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of the Museums 2026 in Paris: Free Evening at the Museum of Medical History
The Night of Museums is returning on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Museum of Medical History will open its doors for free evening visits. A great opportunity for both the curious and the enthusiasts to explore this fascinating institution after hours. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Free Evening Access to the Great Gallery of Evolution at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum of Paris will also take part in Museum Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a perfect opportunity to revisit the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution for free! Here's a detailed schedule of this evening event. [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]
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]
In Seine-et-Marne, an after-dark encounter with vanished monsters for the 2026 Night of Museums.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Musée Espace Gaïa in Montereau-Fault-Yonne (77) invites visitors to a plunge into the heart of prehistory during a special after-hours event this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here’s what the program has in store! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: A candlelit, theatrical tour of the domain of a pivotal figure in the French New Wave.
Want to explore the region during this Night of Museums 2026? Head to Monthyon in Seine-et-Marne to discover the Domaine Jean-Claude Brialy this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
The ghosts of the past visit the Chelles Archaeology Museum for the 2026 Night of Museums.
The Chelles Archaeology Museum invites you to spend an evening with its collections, thanks to the Night of Museums event, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of Art and History in Melun (77): the nocturnal program.
La Nuit des Musées is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For the occasion, the Museum of Art and History of Melun, in Seine-et-Marne, unveils its program for this special nocturnal event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a family-friendly late-night event at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (77)
The Great War Museum of Meaux opens its doors for a late-night visit this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd Night of Museums. Tours and activities fill the program for this one-off evening. Ready to travel back in 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 2025 at the Musée de Provins et du Provinois (77): free nocturnal tour of the museum
We're taking advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025 to discover the Musée de Provins et du Provinois on May 17, 2025. A free nocturnal visit allows us to admire this museum and its exceptional collections, which take us back in time. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Tightrope Walkers Bring the Musée de la Préhistoire in Île-de-France to Life in Nemours (77)
On the occasion of Museum Night this Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Prehistory Museum of Île-de-France in Nemours (77) is unveiling its exciting lineup! Ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in this cultural evening? [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]
Museum Night 2026 at the Leon and Jeanne Blum House in Jouy-en-Josas (Yvelines): the programme
The Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for another promising edition. With exceptional late openings, free tours, and quirky activities, it’s a cultural plan not to miss. In Yvelines, the Maison de Léon et Jeanne Blum in Jouy-en-Josas unveils its nocturnal program! [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]
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]
Creative workshop and other family activities at the Maurice Denis Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye for Museum Night 2026.
Night of Museums 2026 offers you the chance to (re)discover the Maurice Denis Departmental Museum, housed in a former royal hospital, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. The historic building, surrounded by a garden where masterful statues stand on display, also hides a wealth of surprises, including a chapel that was decisively modern for its era. [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]
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]
Admire Gallo-Roman ruins at Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes during the 2026 Night of Museums.
Night of Museums is back! Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition packed with exceptional late openings and other surprises. Looking for a cultural outing in Essonne? Here’s the program for Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes. [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 of Museums 2026: a scavenger hunt and workshop at the Museum of Urban and Social History in Suresnes
For the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Urban and Social History Museum of Suresnes invites curious visitors to a free after-dark tour on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here are the activities awaiting you this year at this Hauts-de-Seine museum. [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: 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]
Night of Museums 2026 at the memorial of the former deportation railway station in Bobigny: the program
For Museum Night 2026, the memorial at the former deportation station in Bobigny unveils a special program for this exceptional nocturnal event set for Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Poster design workshop at the Museum of Living History in Montreuil
The Living History Museum, the historic museum located in Montreuil's Parc Montreau, invites you to celebrate Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with an exceptional late-night program we’re revealing to you. [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]
Museum Night 2026 at the Nogent-sur-Marne Intercommunal Museum (94): a free after-hours event.
What better way to experience Nuit des Musées 2026 than to discover the Musée intercommunal de Nogent-sur-Marne in Val-de-Marne? Here’s the lineup for this cultural night out, set for this Saturday, May 23. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Michel Bourlet Museum: dive into the local history of Deuil-la-Barre
Museum Night returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and for the occasion the Michel Bourlet Museum in Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d'Oise, 95) is offering free after-dark activities for everyone. [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]
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]
Nuit des Musées 2026: An offbeat tour of the Museum’s Fabrique in the prefiguration space (95)
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris and Île-de-France, the Fabrique du Musée in Gonesse invites you to experience a special night. Here’s what to expect this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for this unique evening. [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]
A Night of Sound at the Eco-Museum of the Cartoucherie: The 2026 Museum Night Program
In the town of Survilliers, in Val d'Oise, the Ecomuseum of the Cartoucherie will open its doors to visitors free of charge on May 23, 2026, as part of this year's Night of Museums celebration. [Read more]
Exhibition and treasure hunt: What's on for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History
As part of the 22nd edition of Museum Night, the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History in L'Isle-Adam is offering a variety of activities this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with extended evening hours. It's the perfect opportunity for a memorable evening out with family or friends during this can't-miss cultural event. [Read more]
For the 2026 Night of Museums, an unusual tasting tour at the Val d'Oise Archaeology Museum
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Museum Night 2026 in Val d'Oise? The Archaeology Museum is hosting a special evening event — a night-time tour combined with tastings that invites guests to literally savor history. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Happy Museum Night to all history lovers!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
