The Night of Museums is happening this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This must-attend event on Paris’s cultural calendar promises a night full of surprises, with exceptional evening openings, free tours, and unusual activities at some of the city’s top museums,including castles, historic monuments, and other cultural sites. Each year, curious visitors and passionate enthusiasts flock to take part in this night-time celebration—whether with family, a partner, friends, or on their own!
If the medical field has always fascinated you, then the Nuit des Musées (Night of Museums ) could be the perfect opportunity to set out and conquer the world's medical museums. Often little-known to the general public, these rather secretive addresses are usually hidden within the walls ofuniversities andhospitals, inviting you to discover these places in a new light while tracing the history and evolution of medicine.
We'll be revealing the program that awaits you in these specialized and unusual museums for this year's Nuit des Musées. By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. Don't forget to check back regularly for new ideas!
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: free late-night opening at the Fragonard Museum of the National Veterinary School of Alfort
As part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Fragonard Museum at the National Veterinary School of Alfort opens its doors for an after-dark visit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. We’re unveiling the lineup for this nocturnal event waiting for you in Val-de-Marne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2026 : Evening tours at the Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital
The Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and for the occasion, MAHHSA — the Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital — unveils its special program! [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026: a late-night visit to the AP-HP Museum at Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital (94)
On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the Museum of Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), based in Kremlin-Bicêtre, invites you to explore its collections this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [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]
An exceptional late-night opening at the Val-de-Grâce Museum in Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.
Discover the hidden Val-de-Grâce Museum, dedicated to the Armed Forces Health Service, for one exceptional after-hours viewing this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Discover the History of Medicine Museum during a free evening visit
The Night of Museums returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Museum of Medical History will open its doors for free after hours, offering special late-night tours. A must-see event for both the curious and passionate alike. [Read more]
Some great discoveries in store.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
