This is the cultural highlight you simply can't miss in spring. Every year in May, the Night of Museums delights curious visitors and enthusiasts alike, inviting everyone to experience a special evening. During this unmissable event, museums, monuments, castles, art foundations, and other fascinating venues take turns revealing their evening programs, often free of charge and featuring activities suitable for all ages. The 22nd edition is set for this Saturday, May 23, 2026, promising plenty of exciting discoveries and great deals!
Moreover, each year offers such a vast lineup that everyone can find a perfect outing to match their passion. A shout-out to literature lovers—this is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart of literary temples.
Between writers' homes, libraries and museums, numerous cultural venues are offering an immersive journey into the world of literature, along with special programming for the Night of Museums 2026. To help you navigate this festive lineup, we’re taking you on a tour of the participating venues in the 22nd edition in the Île-de-France region and outlining their upcoming activities.
By the way, stay tuned, as this guide is updated regularly, so don't miss a thing between now and the big day!
Museum Night 2026 at Victor Hugo’s House in Paris: The Evening’s Program
On the occasion of the 2026 Night of Museums, Victor Hugo’s Paris residence is inviting visitors to a special evening event this Saturday, May 23rd. Mark your calendars—we’re revealing the exciting program lined up for this cultural night in the heart of the city. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Lantern Show at the Stéphane Mallarmé Museum (77)
The Night of Museums makes its return to Île-de-France on May 23, 2026, offering an edition packed with extraordinary late-night openings and free tours. Here’s what awaits visitors at the Stéphane Mallarmé Departmental Museum in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
