If you're looking for cultural discoveries and a good night out, the Nuit des Musées is back! Every year, this not-to-be-missed event, which takes place all over Europe, offers us the chance to discover our heritage in a different way, through exceptional nocturnes, free visits and unusual activities.
Whether you're looking to spend some time with family, friends, couples or solo, each edition unveils a program to suit all audiences. Paris and the whole of theÎle-de-France region never miss an opportunity to showcase its treasures. All over the Paris region, museums, monuments, châteaux and other fine institutions take part in the game, unveiling their programs for the next edition, scheduled for this Saturday, May 17, 2025.
If you're fascinated by thearmy andmilitary history, then the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums ) could be just the thing for you! Every year, Paris and the surrounding region see a number of themed museums taking part in this cultural event. Here's a selection of military-related cultural venues 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 between now and the big day, to find out what else you can do!



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur: a special night in Paris
The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17. All evening long, stroll through the museum and discover incredible paintings, clothes and medals through guided tours, during this exceptional nocturne! [Read more]



Museum Night 2025 in Paris: free admission to the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
The Musée de l'Armée invites visitors to take a free stroll through a place steeped in history on the occasion of Nuit des Musées, which takes place on Saturday May 17, 2025. It's the perfect time to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here's the program for this nocturne! [Read more]



Nuit des musées 2025 at the Musée national de la Marine: discover the programme for the night-time event
The Musée National de la Marine opens its doors to us for an exceptional free nocturne, this May 17, 2025, on the occasion of this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris: the program for the free nocturne
For the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée de la Libération de Paris is offering an original program to be discovered free of charge on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during a special nocturne. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: dramatized visit to the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération
For this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is offering a theatrical tour, to be discovered free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, during a special nocturne. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: solve the riddle at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police in Paris
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées 2025, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police invites you to go behind the scenes of the Paris police force this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris. A unique program of unusual family events awaits us for the occasion. Find out more about the program. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: nocturne at the Musée du service de santé de l'armée in Val-de-Grâce, Paris
Nuit des Musées returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for another edition of exceptional nocturnes. In Val-de-Grâce, the Musée du Service de Santé des Armées unveils its program for this 20th edition. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: a family game night at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (77)
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux will be open to visitors by night on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. Visits and activities are on the program for this unique evening. Ready to step back in time? [Read more]



Nuit des musées 2025: a free night at the Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale in Melun (77)
The Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale invites you to take part in the 21st Nuit des musées, on Saturday May 17, 2025. For the occasion, admission will be free for all, to discover the Gendarmerie's trades. Discover the program for this event in Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Service historique de la Défense in Vincennes (94): the evening program
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Service historique de la Défense in Vincennes is looking forward to welcoming you for an exceptional free nocturne on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here's the program for this year's event. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025