The Night of Museums is happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. As part of this cultural event celebrated across Europe, galleries, monuments, castles, art foundations, and other institutions will open their doors to the public. For the occasion, they’re unveiling a vibrant program of free visits, extraordinary late-night openings, and unusual activities including concerts, performances, workshops, and surprises. It’s a perfect experience for the curious and passionate alike!
Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region invite you to discover a rich and surprising heritage. If the weather's on our side this year, it's also an opportunity to discover open-air visits in the heart of sublime gardens and parks, and to enjoy a great open-air program!
If you're looking to take advantage of the beautiful weather and mild temperatures, good news: the Nuit des Musées is also offering ideas for outdoor outings. Here's a sneak peek at the open-air program for this upcoming edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Expect visits to castles and their lush gardens, museums with hidden courtyards, and other magical spots waiting to be explored!
Night of Museums 2026: a staged reading at the Shoah Memorial in Paris, the programme
The Shoah Memorial opens its doors for free after dark, as part of the 22nd Night of Museums in Paris and Île-de-France. Discover the program for this special evening, happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Free evening at Domaine de Chamarande: the 2026 Night of Museums program
The departmental estate of Chamarande is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. Discover the evening’s program. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Domaine de Sceaux (92): free activities to experience after dark
Museum Night 2026 comes to the Domaine de Sceaux in the Hauts-de-Seine on Saturday, May 23. Here’s what’s in store at this Hauts-de-Seine hotspot for a memorable evening. [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]
A DJ set of Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: the lineup for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours event inside the museum and its gardens this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night you won’t want to miss! [Read more]
An after-hours visit to the heart of the Port-Royal des Champs museum and its gardens for the 2026 Night of Museums
In the heart of the Yvelines, the Port-Royal des Champs Museum plays along with Nuit des Musées and unveils its special programme for one exceptional evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [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 at the Rambolitrain Museum: The program for this free evening in Rambouillet (78)
On the occasion of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Rambolitrain Museum in Rambouillet, Yvelines, will open its toy train collection for a special after-hours viewing on May 23, 2026. Here's a rundown of the must-see events planned for the evening. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: An Evening Dance Party at the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (77)
The 22nd Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. Looking for plans in Seine-et-Marne? Here’s what the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has in store for this year’s giant nocturnal event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Special Evening Event at the Bourdelle Garden-Museum in Égreville (77): The Program
What’s planned for the 2026 Museum Night in Île-de-France? Over in Égreville, the Bourdelle Museum and Garden is already getting involved, offering visitors a fresh way to explore one of Seine-et-Marne’s key cultural sites. Here's a sneak peek at the evening’s lineup for this exciting night of cultural discovery. [Read more]
Have a wonderful Museum Night!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
