Free museums, themed tours, shows, workshops, games... You won't want to miss the Nuit des Musées and its festive program! This Saturday, May 17, 2025, we're off to the capital's museums and monuments to take advantage of this joyous cultural event.
And, of course, children are also welcome to join in the fun! Some museums even offer special activities for curious youngsters! It's the best way to get them interested in art and history.
If you love this event as much as we do, then you'll have already had a look at our many themed guides, which reveal the full program for this evening in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We've even got a guide for your little ones! But you're running out of time, and the options are too numerous...
Nuit des Musées 2025 en avec les enfants: family outings in Paris and the Île-de-France region
How about a family Museums' Night? This Saturday, May 17, 2025, we're taking the kids to exhibitions, workshops and other activities from the afternoon onwards. Discover the kid-friendly program for this 2025 edition! [Read more]
No problem: we know how to help! Here are the top 10 museums and art venues to see with your family this May 17. A selection based on the most popular programs of the moment. All you have to do is pick and choose! Well... Just keep one open so you can read the articles!



Museum Night 2025 in Paris: a free night at the Louvre Museum in May!
The Musée du Louvre is taking part in the Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, and is welcoming us free of charge for a special nocturne in this iconic Parisian venue. But be warned, you'll need to register in advance to take part! So, are you ready for the 21st edition? [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: a free nocturne at the Gustave Moreau Museum
Nuit des Musées 2025 celebrates its 21st edition at the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris, on Saturday May 17, 2025. Discover the program that awaits us this year, for this unmissable cultural nocturne. [Read more]



Museum Night 2025 in Paris: a fun night out at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also taking part in Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Special events await you on this exceptional night. Here's the program! [Read more]



Museum Night 2025 in Paris: the evening program at the Canadian Cultural Centre
Come and take advantage of the 21st Nuit des musées to discover the program that awaits us at the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris. Join us this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for this cultural nocturne in the heart of the capital! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris): free evening program
In Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris) is taking part in the 21st Nuit des Musées, this May 17, 2025. The perfect opportunity to (re)discover its magnificent collection and the ultra-cool temporary exhibition of the moment! Click here for details of the program for this free 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 at La Monnaie de Paris: treasure hunt concert and torchlight tour
Museum Night takes place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the Paris region. To mark the occasion, the Monnaie de Paris is opening its doors free of charge, and offering guided or self-guided tours during a special night! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de Cluny: the program for the nocturne in the heart of the Middle Ages in Paris
The Musée de Cluny is opening its doors free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. The program includes free musical tours of this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. Discover the evening's program. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: a free nocturne
The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is taking part in the 21st Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. During this exceptional evening, the museum will be opening the doors to its collections, exhibitions and shows, free of charge. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: the Musée des Arts et Métiers at night
For this Nuit des Musées 2025, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is offering a special evening event on May 17, 2025: curious visitors of all ages are invited to discover machines and devices, each more extraordinary than the last. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Le Bourget (93): the evening program
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace will be hosting a special nocturne. To celebrate the Nuit des Musées, the Musée de l'Air promises a special evening of concerts in tribute to Maurice Ravel. We tell you all about it! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: a "Muséeicale" evening at the Musée d'art et d'Histoire de Colombes (92)
The Night of the Museums returns on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France. In the Hauts-de-Seine region, the Musée d'art et d'Histoire de Colombes unveils its night-time program! [Read more]



Nuit des musées 2025: night-time tour of Château d'Écouen, Musée national de la Renaissance (95)
The Château d'Ecouen, home to the Renaissance Museum, is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on May 17, 2025, opening its doors to us free of charge, so we can discover the works of art in a whole new way during this special nocturne! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Versailles (78), the program on this royal estate
What to do for Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château de Versailles? Here's what's in store for the 21st edition on May 17, 2025, in the heart of the Sun King's estate! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Palais du Roi de Rome: the program for this evening in Rambouillet (78)
For this 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Palais du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet unveils its program. Join us this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to enjoy this cultural event by night. Click here to find out more! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Rambolitrain: the program for this nocturne in Rambouillet (78)
To mark the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Rambolitrain museum in Rambouillet (Yvelines) is opening the doors of its toy train collection by night on May 17, 2025. Here's the program. [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at Musée Rosny-Rail: a free nocturne at the train museum (93)
Have you heard of the Musée Rosny-Rail? To visit it for free, head for Rosny-sous-Bois during Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for a journey to the heart of railroad history! Discover the program! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Maison Elsa Triolet - Aragon in Yvelines (78)
The Nuit des Musées 2025 also takes place at the Maison Elsa Triolet - Aragon, in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! Come and discover this magnificent site and its sculpture garden by night on Saturday May 17, 2025. Click here for the program! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025: tea, gourmet cookies and a guided tour of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (77)
An original Nuit des Musées awaits you at the Château de Rosa Bonheur on May 17, 2025. Activities for young and old are planned throughout the evening, with treats on offer. Here's an unusual idea for this 21st edition! [Read more]



Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée d'Archéologie nationale du Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale - Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye will be opening its doors to visitors free of charge on May 17, 2025. Numerous activities are planned for the whole family. Here's your chance to find out what's in store for this 21st edition! [Read more]
With a program like this, success is guaranteed! Enjoy a wonderful evening in Paris with your little ones.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Prices
Free