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:
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!
