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A free after-hours visit to the French Museum of Urban Transport for the Night of Museums 2026

The Urban Transport Museum joins this year’s Night of Museums edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting visitors to explore more than 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to today. An engaging after-dark experience to share with friends or family.
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A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)

The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition.
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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?
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A mythological tale and a nighttime tour of Château d'Écouen for Museum Night 2026

Museum Night returns this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and in the Paris region there will be a host of exceptional evening events. The Château d'Écouen, home to the Museum of the Renaissance, invites us to discover a nocturnal program specifically crafted for the occasion!
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An exceptional late-night concert with the Republican Guard Orchestra at the Musée de l'Élysée for Museum Night 2026

An exceptional musical evening awaits at the Musée de l’Elysée for Nuit des Musées in Paris! Take a behind‑the‑scenes tour of the presidential palace during this special night on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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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.
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Night of Museums 2026: Explore the Pavilion of the Indies During an Evening Visit

Take advantage of this year's Night of Museums to explore the Pavillon des Indes (92), which will be welcoming visitors with free access this Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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A music-filled evening for Museum Night 2026 at the Musée de la Vie Romantique

The Musée de la Vie Romantique is lining up a very special evening on May 23, 2026, with activities for all art lovers as part of the 22nd edition of Paris’s Nuit des Musées.
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Fontainebleau Palace to offer exceptional free admission for the Night of Museums 2026.

The Night of Museums is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s the perfect occasion for the Château de Fontainebleau to reveal its secrets during free, after-hours openings. Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night that transcends time!
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An exceptional late-night opening at the Val-de-Grâce Museum in Paris for the 2026 Night of Museums.

Discover the hidden Val-de-Grâce Museum, dedicated to the Armed Forces Health Service, for one exceptional after-hours viewing this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the Night of Museums.
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A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the art-filled evening you won’t want to miss for Paris’ Nuit des Musées 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, engaging after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. It's a chance to enjoy an artistic evening during this unmissable cultural event. Discover what's in store.
Night at the Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: A Free Evening Featuring the Must-See Matisse Exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a midnight art walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quirky sketches at the Louvre Museum for an exceptional nocturnal edition of the Night of Museums!
The Louvre Museum is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2026 this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will host a free, special after-hours opening at this iconic Parisian landmark. But be warned: you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for the 22nd edition?
A DJ set of Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: the lineup for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours event inside the museum and its gardens this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night you won’t want to miss!
Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center
The Abbey of Maubuisson invites you to the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region. On the agenda, an after-hours evening at the heart of contemporary art for this Saturday, May 23, 2026.
At the Army Museum, rare-access tours of spaces normally off-limits to the public for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Army Museum invites visitors to wander freely through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect moment to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here is the program for this after-hours event!
Night at the Museums 2026: date, origin, history... All you need to know about this cultural celebration in Paris
Every year in May, the museums of Paris and the Ile-de-France region offer an exceptional nocturne. But where does this event come from? We explain.
Nuit des Musées 2026 : a free after-hours event at the BnF Richelieu site and its oval hall
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore, after dark, the famous oval hall and the National Library of France museum, which holds plenty of treasures. Click here to discover the evening's program.
Immerse yourself in history for Museums Night 2026, at the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Order of Liberation invites us to rediscover History and the people who shaped it, through free guided tours this Saturday, May 23, 2026, during a special late-night program.
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Artistic Night at the Picasso National Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums, the Picasso Museum has unveiled its schedule for Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here's a glimpse of what awaits during this must-attend cultural event, which offers numerous evening openings across Paris and Île-de-France.
Museum Night 2026 in Paris, an exceptional late-night edition at the Musée Carnavalet
This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to an exceptional late opening at the heart of its permanent collections for the Night of Museums. In total, a 1.3 km route to discover during this special evening.
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested?
A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the art-filled evening you won’t want to miss for Paris’ Nuit des Musées 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, engaging after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. It's a chance to enjoy an artistic evening during this unmissable cultural event. Discover what's in store.
Night at the Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: A Free Evening Featuring the Must-See Matisse Exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a midnight art walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quirky sketches at the Louvre Museum for an exceptional nocturnal edition of the Night of Museums!
The Louvre Museum is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2026 this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will host a free, special after-hours opening at this iconic Parisian landmark. But be warned: you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for the 22nd edition?
A DJ set of Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: the lineup for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours event inside the museum and its gardens this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night you won’t want to miss!
Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center
The Abbey of Maubuisson invites you to the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region. On the agenda, an after-hours evening at the heart of contemporary art for this Saturday, May 23, 2026.
At the Army Museum, rare-access tours of spaces normally off-limits to the public for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Army Museum invites visitors to wander freely through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect moment to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here is the program for this after-hours event!
Night at the Museums 2026: date, origin, history... All you need to know about this cultural celebration in Paris
Every year in May, the museums of Paris and the Ile-de-France region offer an exceptional nocturne. But where does this event come from? We explain.
Nuit des Musées 2026 : a free after-hours event at the BnF Richelieu site and its oval hall
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore, after dark, the famous oval hall and the National Library of France museum, which holds plenty of treasures. Click here to discover the evening's program.
Immerse yourself in history for Museums Night 2026, at the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Order of Liberation invites us to rediscover History and the people who shaped it, through free guided tours this Saturday, May 23, 2026, during a special late-night program.
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Artistic Night at the Picasso National Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums, the Picasso Museum has unveiled its schedule for Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here's a glimpse of what awaits during this must-attend cultural event, which offers numerous evening openings across Paris and Île-de-France.
Museum Night 2026 in Paris, an exceptional late-night edition at the Musée Carnavalet
This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to an exceptional late opening at the heart of its permanent collections for the Night of Museums. In total, a 1.3 km route to discover during this special evening.
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested?
A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the art-filled evening you won’t want to miss for Paris’ Nuit des Musées 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, engaging after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. It's a chance to enjoy an artistic evening during this unmissable cultural event. Discover what's in store.
Night at the Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: A Free Evening Featuring the Must-See Matisse Exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a midnight art walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quirky sketches at the Louvre Museum for an exceptional nocturnal edition of the Night of Museums!
The Louvre Museum is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2026 this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will host a free, special after-hours opening at this iconic Parisian landmark. But be warned: you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for the 22nd edition?
A DJ set of Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: the lineup for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours event inside the museum and its gardens this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night you won’t want to miss!
Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center
The Abbey of Maubuisson invites you to the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region. On the agenda, an after-hours evening at the heart of contemporary art for this Saturday, May 23, 2026.
At the Army Museum, rare-access tours of spaces normally off-limits to the public for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Army Museum invites visitors to wander freely through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect moment to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here is the program for this after-hours event!
Night at the Museums 2026: date, origin, history... All you need to know about this cultural celebration in Paris
Every year in May, the museums of Paris and the Ile-de-France region offer an exceptional nocturne. But where does this event come from? We explain.
Nuit des Musées 2026 : a free after-hours event at the BnF Richelieu site and its oval hall
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore, after dark, the famous oval hall and the National Library of France museum, which holds plenty of treasures. Click here to discover the evening's program.
Immerse yourself in history for Museums Night 2026, at the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Order of Liberation invites us to rediscover History and the people who shaped it, through free guided tours this Saturday, May 23, 2026, during a special late-night program.
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Artistic Night at the Picasso National Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums, the Picasso Museum has unveiled its schedule for Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here's a glimpse of what awaits during this must-attend cultural event, which offers numerous evening openings across Paris and Île-de-France.
Museum Night 2026 in Paris, an exceptional late-night edition at the Musée Carnavalet
This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to an exceptional late opening at the heart of its permanent collections for the Night of Museums. In total, a 1.3 km route to discover during this special evening.
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested?
A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the art-filled evening you won’t want to miss for Paris’ Nuit des Musées 2026
The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, engaging after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. It's a chance to enjoy an artistic evening during this unmissable cultural event. Discover what's in store.
Night at the Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: A Free Evening Featuring the Must-See Matisse Exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a midnight art walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quirky sketches at the Louvre Museum for an exceptional nocturnal edition of the Night of Museums!
The Louvre Museum is taking part in Nuit des Musées 2026 this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will host a free, special after-hours opening at this iconic Parisian landmark. But be warned: you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for the 22nd edition?
A DJ set of Mexican rhythms at the Rodin Museum: the lineup for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Rodin Museum, located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, invites you to an exceptional after-hours event inside the museum and its gardens this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night you won’t want to miss!
Night of Museums 2026: at the heart of an abbey turned into a contemporary art center
The Abbey of Maubuisson invites you to the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region. On the agenda, an after-hours evening at the heart of contemporary art for this Saturday, May 23, 2026.
At the Army Museum, rare-access tours of spaces normally off-limits to the public for the 2026 Night of Museums.
On the occasion of the Night of Museums, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Army Museum invites visitors to wander freely through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect moment to discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections. Here is the program for this after-hours event!
Night at the Museums 2026: date, origin, history... All you need to know about this cultural celebration in Paris
Every year in May, the museums of Paris and the Ile-de-France region offer an exceptional nocturne. But where does this event come from? We explain.
Nuit des Musées 2026 : a free after-hours event at the BnF Richelieu site and its oval hall
The Night of Museums is back on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a great opportunity to explore, after dark, the famous oval hall and the National Library of France museum, which holds plenty of treasures. Click here to discover the evening's program.
Immerse yourself in history for Museums Night 2026, at the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.
For this 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Order of Liberation invites us to rediscover History and the people who shaped it, through free guided tours this Saturday, May 23, 2026, during a special late-night program.
Night of the Museums 2026: Free Artistic Night at the Picasso National Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums, the Picasso Museum has unveiled its schedule for Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here's a glimpse of what awaits during this must-attend cultural event, which offers numerous evening openings across Paris and Île-de-France.
Museum Night 2026 in Paris, an exceptional late-night edition at the Musée Carnavalet
This Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Carnavalet Museum invites you to an exceptional late opening at the heart of its permanent collections for the Night of Museums. In total, a 1.3 km route to discover during this special evening.
Night of Museums 2026: Enjoy a free evening visit to the Paris Sewers Museum
This spring, the Night of Museums also takes place at the Paris Sewers Museum. Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a series of self-guided and immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark! A nighttime adventure to explore the hidden underground world of the city—interested?
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