It's the big event that art and culture lovers look forward to every year: the Nuit des Musées is back for its 21st edition! Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for an exceptional evening, during which the museums and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to us - and some for free!
This year's Nuit des Musées offers an even richer and more varied program, with hundreds of museums, castles and monuments waiting to welcome you. This Saturday May 17, 2025, in addition to free exhibitions, thousands of activities are organized in participating museums: concerts, guided tours, games, screenings, performances...
It's hard to find your way through all the choices. How do you find the coolest events, the most beautiful venues, all without spending a penny? Don't worry, you've come to the right place: to help you, we've put together a selection of the top 10 must-do events for this Nuit des Musées in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Museum Night 2025 in Paris: a free night at the Louvre Museum in May!
The Musée du Louvre is taking part in the Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17, 2025, and is welcoming us free of charge for a special nocturne in this iconic Parisian venue. But be warned, you'll need to register in advance to take part! So, are you ready for the 21st edition? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris
The Musée d'Orsay invites you to join us for the 21st Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a free, fun-filled nocturnal tour of the museum's collections. It's the perfect way to enjoy an artistic evening during this not-to-be-missed cultural event. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the BnF Richelieu museum and its oval room unveil by night
Nuit des Musées is back on Saturday May 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover the famous Oval Room and the BNF museum by night, with its many treasures. Click here to discover the program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: discover the Institut Giacometti by night in Paris
Why not take advantage of the Nuit des Musées to discover the Institut Giacometti, an artistic site dedicated to the artist's work. On Saturday May 17, 2025, the museum opens its doors to you for a nocturnal discovery. We share the program of this Parisian cultural spot with you. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris: the program for the free nocturne
For the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée de la Libération de Paris is offering an original program to be discovered free of charge on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during a special nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a fun family evening at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy (78)
For Museums' Night 2025, we're heading for a beautiful, playful museum that will delight young and old alike. This Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Musée du Jouet opens its doors to us free of charge for this XXL nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de Cluny: the program for the nocturne in the heart of the Middle Ages in Paris
The Musée de Cluny is opening its doors free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. The program includes free musical tours of this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. Discover the evening's program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Roybet Fould Courbevoie (92): writing workshop and self-guided tour
For this year's Nuit des Musées, the Musée Roybet Fould in Courbevoie awaits us for a special nocturne! Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a program of free visits for this 21st edition. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: fashion and dance by night at the Palais Galliera in Paris
The Palais Galliera takes center stage for an exceptional evening event: this Saturday, May 17, 2025, the fashion museum takes part in the 21st Nuit des Musées and unveils a special program. Calling all enthusiasts and the curious: it's time to (re)discover the Palais Galliera in the evening! [Read more]
So, what are we doing for this Nuit des Musées 2025 in and around Paris?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Prices
Free
Official website
nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
