Every year, the Nuit des Musées attracts millions of visitors to almost 2,000 museums all over France. Of course, Paris has plenty to offer that evening, but there's also plenty of fun to be had close to home. In the Île-de-France region, and inEssonne in particular, you'll find a wide range of activities: concerts, guided tours, screenings, performances... The choice is yours.
What isMuseum Night? Once a year, this cultural event, organized in many European countries, invites you to take part inactivities, workshops, tours and evening events, often free of charge, in museums, castles and other monuments. A golden opportunity to (re)discover the treasures of our heritage.
Once again this year, a fantastic lineup awaits you across Île-de-France. In this guide, we reveal the top spots to explore in Essonne so you can make the most of this event right in your neighborhood. But stay tuned: since this guide is constantly updated with new announcements and discoveries, be sure to check back regularly to stay informed about the great local outings in the 91. Here you’ll find the museums, castles, and monuments participating in this Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Discover this botanical museum during a special after-hours event for the Night of Museums 2026.
For Museums Night 2026, push open the door to a remarkable plant museum and discover, on Saturday, May 23, an Île-de-France botanical heritage that tells the local story. [Read more]
Admire Gallo-Roman ruins at Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes during the 2026 Night of Museums.
Night of Museums is back! Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition packed with exceptional late openings and other surprises. Looking for a cultural outing in Essonne? Here’s the program for Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes. [Read more]
Candle-making workshop and traditional games at this local Essonne museum for Museums Night 2026.
Night of Museums 2026 stops at the Robert Dubois - Corneau Museum in Brunoy (Essonne) for a one-off, quirky evening. Visit this museum free of charge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a special night-time program! [Read more]
Free evening at Domaine de Chamarande: the 2026 Night of Museums program
The departmental estate of Chamarande is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. Discover the evening’s program. [Read more]
Museum Night 2026: Free after-hours visit to the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91)
What’s on for the 2026 Night of Museums in Essonne? This Saturday, May 23, 2026, we invite you to explore the program at the Maison de Banlieue et de l’Architecture. Shall we head there, friends? [Read more]
Museums Night 2026 at Dourdan Castle (Essonne, 91): a free after-hours tour of the fortress
The Dourdan Castle-Museum takes part in the Night of Museums every year. A great opportunity to visit this Île-de-France château for free! So join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026 for a family-friendly, free evening at the castle. [Read more]
An escape game at the heart of an art center in the Paris region for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Milly-la-Forêt, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space is gearing up for a Night of Museums that will be unlike any other this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Housed in a former boys’ school transformed into an art center, this distinctive cultural venue invites visitors to rediscover art and heritage in a spirit that is friendly, curious, and playful. [Read more]
Night at the Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening at the Palaisien Museum of Hurepoix in Essonne (91)
Night of Museums is making a comeback this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Île-de-France. Looking for a great outing idea in Essonne to mark the occasion? Here's what awaits you for this cultural after-hours event at the Palaisien Museum of Hurepoix. [Read more]
An artistic performance at Le Cyclop by Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle for Museum Night 2026
For the 2026 Night of Museums in the Île-de-France region, the Cyclop—an immense sculpture perched in Milly-la-Forêt—will host an artistic performance during an exceptional after-hours event, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
With such a packed lineup, staying home this Saturday, May 23rd, simply isn't an option!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
