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
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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): the full programme for this artistic evening
Nuit des Musées 2026 makes its way to the Domaine de Sceaux on Saturday, May 23. Here’s the lineup you can expect at this must-see spot in Hauts-de-Seine. Save the date! [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 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]
Nuit des Musées 2025: musical stroll at the Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs (78)
Discover the charming Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs and its gardens during a free nocturne. Take advantage of Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to stroll through this little-known site. [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]
Museum Night 2026 at the Rambolitrain Museum: a family-friendly evening event in Rambouillet (78)
On the occasion of this year's Nuit des Musées, the Rambolitrain Museum in Rambouillet, Yvelines, will open its toy train collection for an evening visit on May 23, 2026. Here's what you can expect from the event. [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]
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]
Have a wonderful Museum Night!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
