The Nuit des Musées is making a return this coming Saturday, May 23, 2026! It's a perfect chance to enjoy wonderful cultural outings in Seine-et-Marne. Many museums, castles, and monuments are opening their doors to showcase collections, exhibitions, and special events organized just for this evening.
By the way, have you heard of Museum Night? This major cultural event takes place every year in May, in many European countries. Over the course of an evening, local museums and monuments open their doors to us, inviting us to take part in unusual tours, events and workshops, often free of charge!
So would you like to enjoy the Nuit des Musées without having to drive for miles all evening? Here's a list of all the great things to do in Seine-et-Marne this year. But above all, stay tuned: this page is updated as we make announcements and discoveries, so don't hesitate to consult it regularly to keep up to date with the latest ideas for cultural outings this year!
Night of Museums 2026: dining in a vintage dining car at the Living Museum of the Railways
On the occasion of Museums Night 2026, the Longueville Living Railway Museum (77) is hosting a special evening with dinner this Saturday, May 23. [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]
Nuit des Musées 2026: Jean de La Fontaine’s fables brought to life at the Micro-Folie in Vert-Saint-Denis
For this 22nd edition of Night of Museums 2026, Vert-Saint-Denis’ Micro-Folie, the digital museum in Seine-et-Marne, invites the public to a special program this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Bourron-Marlotte Town Hall–Museum (77): a family-friendly program
The Night of Museums arrives on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Seine-et-Marne, the Bourron-Marlotte Town Hall Museum unveils its program for this 22nd nocturnal edition! [Read more]
In Seine-et-Marne, an after-dark encounter with vanished monsters for the 2026 Night of Museums.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Musée Espace Gaïa in Montereau-Fault-Yonne (77) invites visitors to a plunge into the heart of prehistory during a special after-hours event this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here’s what the program has in store! [Read more]
This château in Seine-et-Marne turns the Night of Museums into a Night of Cookies for a delicious, culture-filled late-night event.
An original Night of Museums awaits you at the Rosa Bonheur Castle on May 23, 2026. On the menu: cookies, herbal teas, and rapid-fire tours to discover quirky anecdotes about this historic site! [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: A candlelit, theatrical tour of the domain of a pivotal figure in the French New Wave.
Want to explore the region during this Night of Museums 2026? Head to Monthyon in Seine-et-Marne to discover the Domaine Jean-Claude Brialy this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night-time dungeon tours: the 2026 Night of Museums program at the Nemours Castle-Museum
One of Nemours’ gems: on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums, come visit the Nemours Castle–Museum and its collection of priceless works during a nocturnal opening, for which the detailed program is being unveiled. [Read more]
Flight simulation and theatrical tours at a Paris-area aeronautical and space museum for the Night of Museums 2026
In Seine-et-Marne, this museum devoted to aviation and outer space invites you to take off for the Night of Museums 2026. Between flight simulators, theatrical tours and performances, it promises a lively evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
The ghosts of the past visit the Chelles Archaeology Museum for the 2026 Night of Museums.
The Chelles Archaeology Museum invites you to spend an evening with its collections, thanks to the Night of Museums event, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Melun's Museum of Art and History (77): here’s what’s on for the night.
Museum Night returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, Melun’s Art and History Museum in Seine-et-Marne unveils the program for this special nocturnal event. [Read more]
For Museums Night, the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux is offering a full slate of family-friendly activities.
The Musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux invites the public to a nocturnal opening this Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums. On the agenda: guided tours and a range of activities for this exceptional evening. [Read more]
Discover Louis Braille's birthplace during Night of Museums 2026.
In Seine-et-Marne, the birthplace of Louis Braille invites visitors to a one-night-only experience for Night of Museums 2026. Discover the program at the heart of this museum dedicated to the inventor of Braille. [Read more]
A free after-hours visit to the French Museum of Urban Transport for the Night of Museums 2026
The Urban Transport Museum joins this year’s Night of Museums edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting visitors to explore more than 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to today. An engaging after-dark experience to share with friends or family. [Read more]
A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)
The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Fontainebleau Palace to offer exceptional free admission for the Night of Museums 2026.
The Night of Museums is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s the perfect occasion for the Château de Fontainebleau to reveal its secrets during free, after-hours openings. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night that transcends time! [Read more]
We’re dancing at the Bossuet Museum in Meaux for Museums Night 2026: the free evening program.
Museum Night takes place this year on Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous exceptional late openings are planned across the Île-de-France region. One example is the Bossuet Museum, the Museum of Art and History for the city of Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Discover the schedule for this unmissable nocturnal event! [Read more]
An extraordinary, free nighttime event at the heart of this Seine-et-Marne art museum for Musée Night 2026
The Night of Museums is making its return this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and to celebrate, the Departmental Museum of Painters in Barbizon, located in Seine-et-Marne, is offering a special, free evening event! [Read more]
Museum Night 2025 at the Musée de Provins et du Provinois (77): free nocturnal tour of the museum
We're taking advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025 to discover the Musée de Provins et du Provinois on May 17, 2025. A free nocturnal visit allows us to admire this museum and its exceptional collections, which take us back in time. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: An Evening Dance Party at the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (77)
The 22nd Night of Museums takes place this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. Looking for plans in Seine-et-Marne? Here’s what the Seine-et-Marne Museum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has in store for this year’s giant nocturnal event. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Experience a lantern magic show at the Stéphane Mallarmé Museum (77)
The Night of Museums is making its comeback in Île-de-France on May 23, 2026, offering an evening packed with extraordinary late-night openings and free guided tours. Explore the lineup of events awaiting you at the Stéphane Mallarmé Departmental Museum in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Tightrope Walkers Bring the Musée de la Préhistoire in Île-de-France to Life in Nemours (77)
On the occasion of Museum Night this Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Prehistory Museum of Île-de-France in Nemours (77) is unveiling its exciting lineup! Ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in this cultural evening? [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: A Special Evening Highlighting the Tour de France at the Gendarmerie Museum
In Seine-et-Marne, the National Gendarmerie Museum is inviting visitors to join the 22nd Museum Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. As part of this event, entry will be free for everyone, offering an opportunity to explore the various careers within the gendarmerie. This year, the festivities will highlight the "Tour de France" initiative. [Read more]
For the 2026 Night of Museums, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle is offering a theatrical family quest!
In Seine-et-Marne, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle invites you to join the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A fun, theatrical scavenger hunt designed for both children and adults awaits visitors in this historic site. It promises an evening that’s both unique and filled with cultural discoveries. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Special Evening Event at the Bourdelle Garden-Museum in Égreville (77): The Program
What’s planned for the 2026 Museum Night in Île-de-France? Over in Égreville, the Bourdelle Museum and Garden is already getting involved, offering visitors a fresh way to explore one of Seine-et-Marne’s key cultural sites. Here's a sneak peek at the evening’s lineup for this exciting night of cultural discovery. [Read more]
So, where do we start this evening of art?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
