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.
So it's a great program that awaits you again this year in the Île-de-France region. In this guide, we'll be revealing the best plans for you in Essonne, so that you can take advantage of this event close to home. But above all, stay tuned: as this guide is updated with new announcements and discoveries, don't hesitate to consult it regularly to keep up to date with the best ideas for going out in the 91. Here are the museums, castles and monuments taking part in this Nuit des Musées, Saturday May 17, 2025.
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Musée Palaisien du Hurepoix in Essonne (91)
Museum Night is back on Saturday May 17, 2025 in the Paris region. Looking for a great idea for a night out? Here's the program for this cultural evening at the Musée Palaisien du Hurepoix in Essonne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Mus'X: a visit to the Ecole Polytechnique museum in Palaiseau (91), France, using a lamp.
As part of the Nuit des Musées (Museum Night), the Mus'X - musée de l'école Polytechnique, in Palaiseau, opens its doors free of charge on Saturday, May 17, 2025. An opportunity to discover the École Polytechnique's scientific and historical treasures through antique instruments, uniforms, archives and audiovisual content. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 in Essonne (91): nocturnal artistic performance at Jean Tinguely's Cyclop
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) will once again be taking over the museums and cultural venues of Paris and the Île-de-France region. This exceptional nocturne also unveils some surprising addresses, such as Le Cyclop, the monumental sculpture created by Jen Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle and hidden in the woods of Milly-la-Forêt. All in all, an unusual evening for this 21st edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: concert and nocturnal exhibition at the Méréville Cultural Center (91)
The Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) takes place this May 17, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This new edition promises exceptional night-time events, free visits and original activities. In Essonne, here's the program at the Centre Culturel de Méréville. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: free nocturne at the Camille Flammarion Observatory in Juvisy-sur-Orge (91)
The Paris Nuit des Musées is back. This year, in the town of Juvisy-sur-Orge in Essonne, the Camille Flammarion Observatory invites us to experience an exceptional nocturne close to the stars on May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: an evening at the Bibliothèque Diane de Poitiers in Étampes (91)
For this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées en Essonne, the Diane de Poitiers Library, housed in a former hôtel particulier in Étampes, unveils its program for this special evening on Saturday, May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free artistic evening at the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum in Brunoy (91)
The Nuit des Musées 2025 is coming to the Musée Robert Dubois - Corneau in Brunoy (91), for a unique and unusual evening. Discover the museum free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a special evening program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: torchlight tour of the Musée Sciences ACO in Orsay (91)
Science fans are in for a treat. The Orsay Collision Ring, one of the world's first particle gas pedals, will be open to visitors by night on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as part of the 21st Nuit des musées! Discover the program for this special evening at the Musée Sciences ACO in Essonne. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: a stroll under the stars at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91)
What to do for Nuit des Musées 2025 in Essonne? For this Saturday, May 17, 2025, we're taking you on a tour of the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture's program. Mark your calendars! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: theatrical evening at the Maison-Musée Jean Cocteau in Essonne (91)
Looking for a good deal in Essonne for Nuit des Musées 2025? Head for the Maison Jean Cocteau on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for an evening at the heart of art. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at Victor Hugo's literary house (91), the program
For this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées en Essonne, Victor Hugo's Literary House opens its doors to us for an exceptional nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025. Discover the program! [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]
With such a rich program, it'll be impossible to stay at home on Saturday, May 18!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
