Do you like the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac? Located in the 7th arrondissement, this major museum houses over a million art objects, of which around 3,500 are on public display. The museum's collections include photographs, sculptures, paintings, musical instruments and historical and artistic objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania.
Do you also like the Nuit Blanche? This annual event is very popular, and for good reason: for a whole night, over 200contemporary art events await us in the streets, museums, parks and monuments of the capital. Free performances, installations and happenings are organized throughout the evening, bringing art closer to the public.
If you’re into these two institutions, you’ll love the Nuit Blanche at the Quai Branly Museum! Yes, the museum is taking part in the 25th edition on Saturday, June 6, 2026. For the occasion, the art venue opens its doors gratuitement to everyone, from 7 p.m. to midnight.
The Musée du Quai Branly invites you to discover the contemporary works held in its collections. It's the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the world of contemporary art!
Performance, Music, Exhibition
The Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to an extraordinary White Night, powered by the sea’s breath and the sounds of the world. An evening centered on contemporary creation in the world of Yo-E Ryou, the 2025 winner of the Sonorous Residency, and a unique way to celebrate the museum’s 20th anniversary.
The night will feature a Breath Orchestra segment: two participatory performances by Yo-E Ryou, created with nine volunteers and inspired by the freedivers of Jeju known as Haenyeo, exploring breath, transmission, and collective memory.
Throughout the evening, stroll among the museum’s new contemporary acquisitions with guided tours available every thirty minutes from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. And at any moment, borrow a headset to dive into the collections with the Sonorama app.
Also head up to the roof terrace, where Orkatz, an artist dedicated to ocean protection, will guide you from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. through an immersive, commentary-based listening of her cetacean recordings, before taking over the decks for a DJ set blending downtempo electronic sounds with marine textures until midnight, closing this unique, starry-night soirée.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
As always, the Musée du Quai Branly knows how to hold our attention and fascinate us! Ready for a Nuit Blanche at the museum?
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Location
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac
37 Quai Jacques Chirac
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro line 9 "Iéna" station RER C "Pont de l'Alma" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.quaibranly.fr
