People often tease Americans for their romanticized view of Paris. But sometimes, they’re right: what could be more magical or extraordinary than a nighttime visit to a museum, accompanied by the sounds of piano or harp music? During this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, numerous landmarks and artistic venues across the capital and Île-de-France are offering musical programming, delighting both the eyes... and the ears!
The Night of Museums returns every year in mid-May. This European event invites us to explore thousands of museums, castles, historic sites, and art foundations during a special evening. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, around a hundred venues will welcome visitors across Paris and the Île-de-France region.
This evening is an opportunity to (re)discover these museums, but also to enjoy special activities: games, themed tours, plays, workshops for children... And, of course, concerts and musical performances!
Lovers of music and the arts are in heaven this Nuit des Musées, thanks to the various musical events organized in the capital's museums. Find out more about these must-see (and must-hear) venues.
Night of Museums 2026: an exceptional after-hours event at the heart of this Yvelines palace.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Palais du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet invites you to an exceptional XXL after-hours experience. See you this Saturday, May 23, 2026 to enjoy this cultural event by night. Here are the top tips! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 in Paris, an exceptional late-night edition at the Musée Carnavalet
This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to an exceptional late opening at the heart of its permanent collections for the Night of Museums. In total, a 1.3 km route to discover during this special evening. [Read more]
Fashion show, thrift shop, catwalk lessons: a stylish evening at the Postal Museum for the Night of Museums 2026
As part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Postal Museum invites you to discover its collections on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Explore the program of this exceptional after-hours event! Follow the guide. [Read more]
Bohemian evening and a vinyl-bar: the program for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Musée de Montmartre
Night of Museums arrives this Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Over at the Musée de Montmartre, enjoy an artistic evening of music for a festive night-time event! Discover the evening’s program in detail. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: concert and a nocturnal stroll at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne (77)
Night of Museums at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne promises plenty of discoveries this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the lineup for this XXL art-filled night. [Read more]
Belle Époque guinguette evening at the Grenouillère Museum: discover Croissy’s Impressionists for the Night of Museums 2026
In Croissy-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines department, the Grenouillère Museum invites you to a memorable evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the new edition of the Night of Museums. [Read more]
Music and dance at Boulogne's Paul Belmondo Museum for Museums Night 2026
Over in Boulogne-Billancourt, the Paul Belmondo Museum comes alive with music for Museums Night 2026. Here’s what to expect for this special late-night edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [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: 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]
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]
Concert and fashion: Palais Galliera's lineup for Museums Night 2026
Palais Galliera takes the stage for an exceptional late opening: this Saturday, May 23, 2026, the fashion museum joins the 22nd edition of Night of Museums, unveiling a special program. Attention to enthusiasts and the curious—it's time to rediscover Palais Galliera in the evening. [Read more]
Stellar concert at the Hôtel de la Marine for the 2026 Night of Museums in Paris
L'Hôtel de la Marine participates in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris. It's a chance to discover this sublime historic monument during an exceptional after-hours event on May 23, 2026. Click here to see the program! [Read more]
A Thousand and One Harps: The Night of Museums 2026 program at the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie
The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in the European Night of Museums with a free late-night opening! On this occasion, the Cité de la Musique unveils a special program for this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night to experience music! [Read more]
Lantern Festival and Shamanism: An Evening at the Guimet Museum for Museum Night 2026
The Guimet Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. It’s a chance to step into this museum dedicated to Asian arts and to discover the program crafted for the occasion. [Read more]
This lineup almost offers a sneak peek of the Fête de la Musique! Which museum will be your first stop during the Night of Museums 2024?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
