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]
Museum Night 2025 in Paris: the evening program at the Canadian Cultural Centre
Come and take advantage of the 21st Nuit des musées to discover the program that awaits us at the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris. Join us this Saturday, May 17, 2025, for this cultural nocturne in the heart of the capital! [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: animated night-time visit to the Safran aerospace museum (77)
The Safran Aerospace Museum is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Located in Réau, Seine-et-Marne, the museum is opening its doors free of charge. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the nocturnal program at the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris
The Maison de la Culture du Japon invites you to come and discover its temporary exhibition free of charge on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées. A nocturne that awaits you on May 17, 2025, and whose program we reveal right here. [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 in Paris: a free artistic nocturne at the Musée National Picasso
For the 21st Nuit des Musées, the Musée Picasso unveils its program for Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here's what's in store for you at this cultural event, which features numerous nocturnes in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: an evening of storytelling
The Musée du Quai Branly is taking part in the 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées (Museum Night), welcoming young and old free of charge on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Here's the program for this free nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Le Bourget (93): the evening program
This Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace will be hosting a special nocturne. To celebrate the Nuit des Musées, the Musée de l'Air promises a special evening of concerts in tribute to Maurice Ravel. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: an exotic artistic evening at the Musée Guimet in Paris
The Musée Guimet is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17. An opportunity to push open the doors of this museum dedicated to the arts of Asia, and discover the program designed for the occasion. [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
