In the Yvelines, museums and historic sites are opening their doors this Saturday, May 23, 2026 for another special edition of the Night of Museums. To help you make the most of this exciting evening, we've curated a list of the top events happening in your area, ensuring your night is lively and unforgettable!
But what exactly is Museum Night? Once a year, this cultural event, organized in several European countries, invites us to (re)discover our heritage by offering visits, often free of charge, to museums, castles and other places of art and history. To mark the occasion, some of the sites unveil a whole new program of unusual workshops and original events.
So, what a fantastic lineup of events awaits you in the Yvelines for the Museum Night 2026! Here, we’ve compiled the best tips to make the most of this exciting cultural celebration. But stay tuned—this guide will be updated regularly with new discoveries and announcements. Bookmark it and check back often so you don't miss a thing in this year's local edition!
Karaoke, music-quiz, bingo and exhibition: a festive evening with the City Museum of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines for the Night of Museums 2026
It's going to be a spectacular night out that the City Museum of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is gearing up for the Night of Museums! Meet at the Decauville Space to enjoy the activities on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Exclusive tours for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Royal Domain Museum of Marly (78)
A charming lineup awaits you for Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of the Royal Domain of Marly this Saturday, May 23, 2026. How about stepping into the intimate world of Louis XIV and his lesser-known estate in the Yvelines? You won’t want to miss this special, free late-night edition! [Read more]
A spectacular light projection and a video-game tournament at the Commanderie des Templiers in Yvelines for Museum Night 2026.
An XXL evening awaits us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums. And precisely for this edition, the Musée de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78) invites us to discover a special program inside the Commanderie des Templiers, the Digital City located in Elancourt. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Château de Versailles (Yvelines, 78): the program for the Sun King’s domain.
What’s in store for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Château de Versailles? Here’s what to expect for the 22nd edition, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Creative workshop and other family activities at the Maurice Denis Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye for Museum Night 2026.
Night of Museums 2026 offers you the chance to (re)discover the Maurice Denis Departmental Museum, housed in a former royal hospital, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. The historic building, surrounded by a garden where masterful statues stand on display, also hides a wealth of surprises, including a chapel that was decisively modern for its era. [Read more]
Self-guided, evening visit to the Jouy Textile Print Museum (78) for Museums Night 2026.
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to curious visitors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Discover the program for this cultural nocturne. [Read more]
A family-friendly musical show: the 2026 Night of Museums program at the Toy Museum.
For the 2026 Night of Museums, head to a wonderful, playful museum that will delight both kids and the young at heart. This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Toy Museum opens its doors to us for free as part of this XXL nocturnal edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: musical stroll at the Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs (78)
Discover the charming Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs and its gardens during a free nocturne. Take advantage of Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to stroll through this little-known site. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Lambinet Museum: an entertaining evening at the Versailles History Museum
For this year's Night of Museums, head over to the Lambinet Museum in Versailles for a nighttime visit! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a free cultural evening full of excitement and discovery. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Palace of the King of Rome: Evening musical interludes in Rambouillet (78)
For its 22nd edition, the Night of Museums, the Palace of the King of Rome in Rambouillet is revealing its lineup. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy this evening-time cultural event. Check out the insider tips! [Read more]
Musical Night for the 2026 Night of Museums at La Maison de Fer in Poissy (78): the program
The Maison de Fer, this stunning iron-clad villa nestled within the Meissonier Park in Poissy, will be opening its doors in steel for the Night of Museums 2026! This is a perfect opportunity to explore an iconic piece of late 19th-century architecture, a true architectural gem, during a special evening opening. Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Concert and Escape Game at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum (78) for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering special evening openings and free visits for visitors of all ages. In the Yvelines department, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting program planned at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Small-scale concerts at the Museum of Canals and Navigable Waterways (78)
The Night of Museums once again champions art and culture on Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, within the Yvelines department, the Museum of Water Transportation and Navigable Channels is gearing up for an enchanting evening of cultural festivities along the Seine's banks. Curious about the lineup? Find out more right here! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Ducastel-Vera Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): the schedule for the free evening event
Night at the Museums is making a comeback this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Ducastel-Vera Museum reveals its special program for the occasion! A fantastic cultural experience not to be missed in the Yvelines during this 22nd edition. [Read more]
Free lyrical and evening concert at Claude Debussy's birthplace for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the childhood home of composer Claude Debussy will be opening its doors for an exclusive evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums. Are you ready to immerse yourself in this year's spectacular 22nd edition? Here's what's planned. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Evening Guided Tours at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in the Yvelines (78)
The Night of Museums 2026 will also be taking place at the Elsa Triolet-Aragon House in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, come explore this stunning historic site along with its sculpture garden, all illuminated in the evening. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026 at the Rambolitrain Museum: a family-friendly evening event in Rambouillet (78)
On the occasion of this year's Nuit des Musées, the Rambolitrain Museum in Rambouillet, Yvelines, will open its toy train collection for an evening visit on May 23, 2026. Here's what you can expect from the event. [Read more]
Which museum or monument would you like to discover first this Nuit des Musées?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
