May is often one of France's favorite months. Is it because of the weather, the numerous public holidays or the approaching vacations? No, it's the Nuit des Musées (Museum Night ) that really gets the crowds going! This annual event is organized in many European countries.
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, thousands of museums and art venues open their doors to the general public, for an evening full of surprises and discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, hundreds of museums are also taking part in this festive event, which aims to give pride of place to art and cultural heritage.
For this occasion, museums often organize special events to delight visitors. Concerts, shows, theatrical tours... Everything is done to bring these centuries-old sites to life. Everything? Yes, you can even enjoy games in the museums during the evening. Escape games, treasure hunts, murder parties: young and old alike can discover museum collections in a whole new way thanks to these original fun activities.
Want to play games at the museum, and turn this Night into an unforgettable evening? Find out which venues are organizing games during this Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
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]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée des Plans-reliefs in Paris: theatrical tours and riddles
Nuit des Musées 2025 returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to us by night, and unveiling a program specially designed for the occasion on May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: guided tours and an investigation game at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris!
The Musée de la Contrefaçon is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on Saturday May 17, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this confidential museum in the 16th arrondissement of Paris during this cultural event synonymous with exceptional nocturnes and free visits. [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: 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 the Cité de la Musique - Philharmonie de Paris: the musical program
The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in European Museum Night with a free nocturne! To mark the occasion, the Cité de la Musique is unveiling a special program on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A musical evening to remember! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: evening at the Commanderie des Templiers at the Musée de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines
An XXL nocturne awaits us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 with the Nuit des Musées. This year, the Musée de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78) invites us to discover a special program at the Commanderie des Templiers, the Cité du Numérique in Elancourt. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée horticole des murs à pêches in Montreuil
Experience the Nuit des Musées in a different way, at the Musée horticole des murs à pêches in Montreuil, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. [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: escape game and free exhibition at Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, Mantes-la-Jolie (78)
The Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) awaits you on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France for exceptional nocturnes and free visits for young and old. In the Yvelines region, this is your chance to discover the program at the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a fun evening at the Musée d'art et d'histoire Louis Senlecq (95)
As part of the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée d'art et d'histoire Louis Senlecq, located in L'Isle-Adam, is offering a variety of evening events this Saturday, May 17, 2025. It's a great way to spend an evening with family and friends on this eagerly-awaited cultural evening. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77): theatrical investigation for young and old alike
The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A playful, theatrical investigation designed for children and adults alike awaits you at this historic site. It's an unusual and cultural night out. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a magical night at the Musée français de la Carte à Jouer (92)
Nuit des Musées returns on Saturday, May 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to make some wonderful discoveries, like the French Playing Card Museum, which is well worth a visit. Discover the program for this exceptional evening in the Hauts-de-Seine region. [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: Ink & Beer at Château de Dourdan (91), beer and tattooing on the program
Every year, the Château-Musée de Dourdan takes part in the Nuit des Musées. A great opportunity to visit this Ile-de-France château for free! Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a fun and unusual evening of tattooing! Discover the detailed program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a family game at the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale in Suresnes (92)
For the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée d'histoire urbaine et sociale de Suresnes invites the curious to a free nocturnal visit on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here's what's in store this year at this museum in the Hauts-de-Seine department. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Archéa, the archaeology museum at Louvres in the Val d'Oise (95): program
Why not discover Archéa, the archaeology museum in Pays de France? For Museums' Night, the Musée d'Archéologie in Louvres, Val d'Oise, is offering a special program on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here are the details of what's in store! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: unusual visit and Murder Party at Château de Rentilly (77)
The Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) takes place this Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, for a new edition rich in exceptional nocturnes. This year, the Château de Rentilly is taking part in the festivities and unveils its program for a special evening during this 21st edition. [Read more]
Note that many sites are accessible by reservation only: plan your cultural and fun evening now! And above all, have fun in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
