For art lovers, Paris is a dream city: the capital is home to some one hundred museums, covering every possible subject: science, fashion, history, the army, perfumery, pharmacy, the Legion of Honor, Asian art, romantic art, museums for toddlers... There really is something for everyone! But while the list is long, it's not infinite.
Are you one of those people who already know all the museums in Paris by heart? Or do you simply want to discover new horizons? We've got the perfect event for you to explore the museums of the Paris region.
The Night of Museums is returning on Saturday, May 23, 2026, marking its highly anticipated 22nd edition. During this special evening, museums and monuments will open their doors to visitors, offering exclusive programs and activities to enjoy late into the night.
For the art adventurers in your life, this is your chance to visit new museums not far from Paris! And to ensure that this evening remains a pleasure, rather than a journey fraught with pitfalls, we've put together this selection of all the art venues accessible from Paris using the Navigo pass. Hop on a bus, metro or RER, and these museums and monuments of the Île-de-France region are waiting for you!
A spectacular light projection and a video-game tournament at the Commanderie des Templiers in Yvelines for Museum Night 2026.
An XXL evening awaits us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums. And precisely for this edition, the Musée de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78) invites us to discover a special program inside the Commanderie des Templiers, the Digital City located in Elancourt. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Château de Versailles (Yvelines, 78): the program for the Sun King’s domain.
What’s in store for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Château de Versailles? Here’s what to expect for the 22nd edition, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Self-guided, evening visit to the Jouy Textile Print Museum (78) for Museums Night 2026.
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to curious visitors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Discover the program for this cultural nocturne. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Small-scale concerts at the Museum of Canals and Navigable Waterways (78)
The Night of Museums once again champions art and culture on Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, within the Yvelines department, the Museum of Water Transportation and Navigable Channels is gearing up for an enchanting evening of cultural festivities along the Seine's banks. Curious about the lineup? Find out more right here! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Ducastel-Vera Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): the schedule for the free evening event
Night at the Museums is making a comeback this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Ducastel-Vera Museum reveals its special program for the occasion! A fantastic cultural experience not to be missed in the Yvelines during this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Free lyrical and evening concert at Claude Debussy's birthplace for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the childhood home of composer Claude Debussy will be opening its doors for an exclusive evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums. Are you ready to immerse yourself in this year's spectacular 22nd edition? Here's what's planned. [Read more]
A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)
The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of Art and History in Melun (77): the nocturnal program.
La Nuit des Musées is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For the occasion, the Museum of Art and History of Melun, in Seine-et-Marne, unveils its program for this special nocturnal event. [Read more]
A theatrical family investigation at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77) for the Night of the Museums in 2026
The Château of Brie-Comte-Robert will open its doors for Museums Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A playful, theatrical quiz designed for both children and adults awaits visitors within this historic site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening that’s both unusual and culturally enriching. [Read more]
We dance at the Bossuet Museum in Meaux for the 2026 Night of Museums: the free-evening program.
This year, the Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous exceptional late-night openings are being organized across Île-de-France. This is the case at the Bossuet Museum, the Museum of Art and History of the city of Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Discover the schedule for this annual nocturnal event! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Dourdan Castle (91): An Evening Tour of the Fortress
The Dourdan Château-Museum takes part in the Night of Museums every year. A perfect opportunity to explore this historic site in the Île-de-France region for free! So mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities at the castle. Check out the full program! [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening at the Palaisien Museum of Hurepoix in Essonne (91)
Night of Museums is making a comeback this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Île-de-France. Looking for a great outing idea in Essonne to mark the occasion? Here's what awaits you for this cultural after-hours event at the Palaisien Museum of Hurepoix. [Read more]
An escape game at the heart of an art center in the Paris region for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Milly-la-Forêt, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space is gearing up for a Night of Museums that will be unlike any other this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Housed in a former boys’ school transformed into an art center, this distinctive cultural venue invites visitors to rediscover art and heritage in a spirit that is friendly, curious, and playful. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a free late-night opening at the Manufacture de Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique (92)
The Cité de la Céramique in Sèvres will take part in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering a perfect opportunity to visit the museum for free. Discover the family-friendly program of this cultural night. [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]
At the Albert-Kahn Museum, the Night of Museums 2026 centers on photography: the program
The Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum participates in Night of Museums 2026 and unveils its program! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the museum invites you to an intimate evening at this magnificent venue in Boulogne-Billancourt, in the Hauts-de-Seine (92). [Read more]
A literary ball at the Museum of Playing Cards for the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region.
Night of Museums returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For one evening, it’s a chance to make some great discoveries, like the French Museum of Playing Cards, which is well worth a visit. Discover the program for this exceptional nocturne awaiting us in the Hauts-de-Seine area. [Read more]
In Boulogne, the Paul Belmondo Museum comes alive with music for the 2026 Night of Museums.
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]
Family-friendly tours for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Museum of Art and History in Meudon (92)
Art and heritage go hand in hand on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums at the Meudon Museum of Art and History. Discover the lineup for this cultural after-hours event in Île-de-France. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Petit Château de Sceaux: an evening featuring musical and dance-inspired tours
What’s on in Hauts-de-Seine for Museums Night 2026? This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Pavilion of Prefiguration of the Museum of the Grand Century — the Petit Château of Sceaux — invites you to musical and dance-guided tours for this exceptional night-time event! [Read more]
A secret adventure at the Rueil-Malmaison Local History Museum for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is back this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. On the Hauts-de-Seine side, it’s a chance to discover the Local History Museum of Rueil-Malmaison. [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]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Roybet Fould Museum in Courbevoie (92): Open evening visits available
For this year's edition of Museum Night, the Roybet Fould Museum in Courbevoie is opening its doors for a special evening event! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a curated program, including free tours for the 22nd edition. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: Thousand and One Nights Ball at the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92)
To mark the 21st Nuit des musées, the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92) is opening its doors this Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a free nocturne, with a detailed program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt (92): the evening program
The Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt awaits art lovers with a special nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to mark Nuit des Musées 2025. [Read more]
Gardening and a concert: the Night of Museums 2026 program at the Paul Éluard Museum of Art and History
At the Paul Éluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis, a host of activities has been organized for Museums Night. Explore the schedule for this all-are-welcome nocturnal event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Rosny-Rail Museum: Free family evening event making a comeback at the train museum (93)
Are you familiar with the Rosny-Rail Museum? To explore it for free, head over to Rosny-sous-Bois during the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a journey into the rich history of rail transportation! [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]
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: 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]
Night of Museums 2026 at MAC/VAL (94): the program for this free after-hours event
The MAC/VAL, in Val-de-Marne, is taking part in Night of Museums 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a rich nocturnal program in this 22nd edition. Here’s what you can expect from this Night of Museums! [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]
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a self-guided visit to the Smith-Lesouëf Library in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)
The Museum Night is the perfect opportunity to gather a variety of cultural treats during exceptional late-night openings. In Nogent-sur-Marne, in the Val-de-Marne, the Smith-Lesouëf Library—designated as a House of Illustrious—will open its doors on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the 22nd edition of this highly anticipated spring event in Île-de-France. Ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Evening tours and a concert at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum in Montmorency
Take advantage of Night of Museums 2026 to discover the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum, housed in one of the philosopher’s houses in Montmorency. A great opportunity to explore his landmark works, such as The Social Contract and Emile, or On Education! Let’s get ready for a musical evening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
A nocturnal journey into Van Gogh's world, visit Dr. Gachet's House during Museum Night 2026.
Avis to fans of Impressionist art, the Doctor Gachet House in Auvers-sur-Oise, Val d'Oise (95), opens its doors to us this Saturday, May 23, 2026 for a special nocturnal edition. Discover the program for this Night of Museums. [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]
Museum Night 2026: free evening tours at the Carré Patrimoine (CIAP) in Pontoise (95)
The 22nd Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Paris and the Île-de-France region for another edition packed with exceptional late openings and free tours. Here is the evening program at Carré Patrimoine in Pontoise, in the Val-d’Oise department. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: In-Depth Look at the Tool Museum (95), Highlights of the Evening Program
On the occasion of this year's Night of Museums, the Tool Museum in Wy-dit-Joli-Village, Val-d'Oise, invites you to enjoy special activities on May 23, 2026. Click here for the lineup of this 22nd edition. [Read more]
We wish you a wonderful Nuit des Musées!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
