The Night of Museums is a wonderful opportunity to explore a multitude of cultural venues across Paris and the Île-de-France region. But that's only possible if you've remembered to book your tickets in advance! To ensure you don't miss out on the must-see museum or iconic monument of the evening, here are the places where reservation is required for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
But do you know what Night of Museums is all about? It's an annual event held across Europe where museums stay open late into the night. On the evening of Saturday, May 23, 2026, thousands of museums, castles, historic sites, foundations, and cultural venues will welcome visitors after hours.
Activities, storytelling or musical visits, shows, guided tours, games... It's all there for you to (re)discover the artistic treasures of your region. And very often, these museums open their doors free of charge!
However, this does not mean that access to museums and monuments is entirely free. Many programs are by reservation only, and places are limited! To avoid disappointment on Saturday evening, it's best to plan ahead and make your reservations now. Please note that in some cases, only certain museum activities can be booked in advance.
To help you make the most of your evening, here is a list of places where reservations are mandatory or strongly recommended:
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]
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]
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]
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]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of Decorative Arts: a scavenger hunt through the permanent collections
In Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris) is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums on May 23, 2026. Click here for the detailed program of this free nocturnal event! [Read more]
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]
Night of Museums 2026: a spectacular late-night opening at Gainsbourg's House Museum in Paris
The Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It's a chance to discover the Musée de la Maison Gainsbourg, which immerses visitors in the world of a legend of French chanson: Serge Gainsbourg. Here is the schedule for this exceptional and free after-hours event awaiting you for its 22nd edition. [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: an exceptional after-hours edition at the City of Architecture and Heritage in Paris
The City of Architecture and Heritage is also taking part in the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026: for the occasion, special activities await you during this exceptional late-night event. Now's the time to discover the program! [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]
Investigation game during the Night of Museums 2026: a playful evening at the Museum of Counterfeiting
The Counterfeiting Museum participates in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover this little-known museum in Paris’s 16th arrondissement during a cultural event famed for its late openings and free tours. [Read more]
A special late-night program exploring the Marilyn Monroe universe for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Cinémathèque.
For the Night of Museums in Paris, the Cinémathèque is offering free activities around the museum’s collections and the exhibitions on display, sure to delight film lovers as well as families! Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026 to experience a cinema-filled late night. [Read more]
Rencontrez les fantômes des Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff pour la Nuit des Musées 2026 à Paris
Pour la Nuit des Musées 2026, les Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff vous invitent à découvrir la collection de l'artiste éponyme, au cœur de la Villa Seurat, dans le 14e arrondissement. Rendez-vous samedi 23 mai 2026, [Read more]
This unusual Parisian château invites you to an exceptional after-hours evening for the Night of Museums 2026.
On the occasion of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, Citéco, the City of the Economy, invites you to free tours and activities to discover after dark this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. [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 at the Museums 2026 at the French Museum of Radiology: a free and original after-hours event
Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. On the agenda: extended hours, free tours, and brand-new activities! Curious about what awaits at the French Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging? Here is the program for this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: dining in a vintage dining car at the Living Museum of the Railways
On the occasion of Museums Night 2026, the Longueville Living Railway Museum (77) is hosting a special evening with dinner this Saturday, May 23. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 : visite à la loupe pour une nocturne originale au Musée de l'Outil (95)
À l'occasion de cette nouvelle édition de la Nuit des Musées, le Musée de l'Outil, situé à Wy-dit-Joli-Village dans le Val-d'Oise, vous invite à profiter d'animations spéciales ce 23 mai 2026. Découvrez le programme de cette 22e édition. [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]
Pour la Nuit des Musées 2026, le Château de Brie-Comte-Robert propose une enquête théâtrale en famille !
En Seine-et-Marne, le Château de Brie-Comte-Robert vous donne rendez-vous pour la Nuit des Musées, le samedi 23 mai 2026. Une enquête ludique et théâtrale pensée pour les enfants comme pour les adultes vous attend au sein de ce lieu historique. De quoi vivre une nocturne à la fois insolite et culturelle. [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]
In Boulogne, the Paul Belmondo Museum comes alive with music for Museum Night 2026.
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Paul Belmondo Museum, housed in Boulogne-Billancourt in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), invites visitors to discover its collections for free during a one-night, exceptional late-night opening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Fontainebleau Palace to offer exceptional free admission for the Night of Museums 2026.
The Night of Museums is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s the perfect occasion for the Château de Fontainebleau to reveal its secrets during free, after-hours openings. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night that transcends time! [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]
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]
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]
Musical Night for the 2026 Night of Museums at La Maison de Fer in Poissy (78): the program
The Maison de Fer, this stunning iron-clad villa nestled within the Meissonier Park in Poissy, will be opening its doors in steel for the Night of Museums 2026! This is a perfect opportunity to explore an iconic piece of late 19th-century architecture, a true architectural gem, during a special evening opening. Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026. [Read more]
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 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]
Concert and guided tour, an artistic night at the Daubigny Museum for Museum Night 2026 in Auvers-sur-Oise
The Night of Museums is back to celebrate art and culture in the finest institutions of Paris and Île-de-France as night falls this Saturday, May 23, 2026. The Daubigny Museum in Auvers-sur-Oise, one of the loveliest villages in France, is also taking part in this exceptional nocturne. Discover the programme for this special evening. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: free admission to the exhibition at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91)
What to do for the 2026 Night of Museums in Essonne? This Saturday, May 23, 2026, we’re taking you on a tour of the program at the House of Suburbs and Architecture. Put it on your calendars! [Read more]
Une visite-dégustation insolite au Musée d'Archéologie du Val-d'Oise pour la Nuit des Musées 2026
Pour cette nouvelle édition de la Nuit des Musées dans le Val d'Oise, le Musée d'Archéologique nous propose une visite-dégustation insolite le temps d'une nocturne exceptionnelle le samedi 23 mai 2026. [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]
Collaborative mural and evening tour at Jean Dubuffet’s Tour aux Figures for the 2026 Night of Museums
What’s on for the Night of Museums 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine? Head to La Tour aux Figures by Jean Dubuffet, nestled in the heart of the Île Saint-Germain park in Issy-les-Moulineaux, to explore the program for May 23, 2026. Get ready for a surreal and unforgettable evening. [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]
Night of Museums 2026: Explore the Pavilion of the Indies During an Evening Visit
Take advantage of this year's Night of Museums to explore the Pavillon des Indes (92), which will be welcoming visitors with free access this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Quick, quick, get out your diary, you've got a whole night to plan! No matter where your steps take you, we know you're in for an extraordinary evening in these beautiful museums and monuments. Make the most of it!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
