May is often one of France's favorite months. Is it because of the weather, the numerous public holidays or the approaching vacations? No, it's the Nuit des Musées (Museum Night ) that really gets the crowds going! This annual event is organized in many European countries.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, thousands of museums and cultural sites will open their doors to the public for an evening packed with surprises and discoveries. In Paris and the greater Île-de-France region, hundreds of museums are taking part in this festive event, which aims to celebrate art and cultural heritage.
For this occasion, museums often organize special events to delight visitors. Concerts, shows, theatrical tours... Everything is done to bring these centuries-old sites to life. Everything? Yes, you can even enjoy games in the museums during the evening. Escape games, treasure hunts, murder parties: young and old alike can discover museum collections in a whole new way thanks to these original fun activities.
Ready to turn the museum visit into a fun, unforgettable night? Explore the venues hosting special games and activities during this Night of Museums 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.
A Thousand and One Harps: the 2026 Museum Night music program at the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in the European Night of Museums with a free late-night program! On this occasion, the Cité de la Musique unveils a special lineup for Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night of music guaranteed to be memorable! [Read more]
At the Monnaie de Paris, a treasure hunt and torch-lit tours for Museum Night 2026
Museum Night arrives in the Paris region on Saturday, May 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Monnaie de Paris will open its doors free of charge and offer both self-guided and guided tours during a special after-hours event! [Read more]
Investigation game during Nuit des Musées 2026: a playful evening at the Museum of Counterfeiting in Paris
The Counterfeit Museum is taking part in the new edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover this little‑known museum in Paris’s 16th arrondissement during a cultural event famed for its exceptional late openings and free tours. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests
Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Crime and Detective Adventure at the Police Prefecture Museum in Paris
On the occasion of the 2026 Night of Museums, the Police Prefecture Museum is opening its doors to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Parisian law enforcement this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A unique lineup of quirky and family-friendly activities awaits for the event. Read on for all the details of this engaging, hands-on program. [Read more]
Treasure hunt and workshop, the Museum Night program at the Museum of Urban and Social History in Suresnes
For the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Suresnes Museum of Urban and Social History invites curious visitors to a free evening tour on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here are the details of the activities lined up for this year at the Hauts-de-Seine museum. [Read more]
Karaoke, music-quiz, bingo and exhibition: a festive evening with the City Museum of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines for the Night of Museums 2026
It's going to be a spectacular night out that the City Museum of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is gearing up for the Night of Museums! Meet at the Decauville Space to enjoy the activities on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Light projection and video game tournament at the Templars’ Commandery for Museum Night 2026 in Yvelines
An XXL late-night edition awaits us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with Museum Night. And specifically for this edition, the Musée de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78) invites us to discover a special program inside the Commanderie des Templiers, the Cité du Numérique located in Elancourt. Don’t miss this special nocturne! [Read more]
The ghosts of the past visit the Chelles Archaeology Museum for the 2026 Night of Museums.
The Chelles Archaeology Museum invites you to spend an evening with its collections, thanks to the Night of Museums event, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
For Museums Night, the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux is offering a full slate of family-friendly activities.
The Musée de la Grande Guerre de Meaux invites the public to a nocturnal opening this Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums. On the agenda: guided tours and a range of activities for this exceptional evening. [Read more]
At the Playing Card Museum, a literary ball for the European Night of Museums 2026!
For this new edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of the Playing Card in Issy-les-Moulineaux invites us to a literary ball this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
An escape game at the heart of an art center in the Paris region for the 2026 Night of Museums
In Milly-la-Forêt, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space is gearing up for a Night of Museums that will be unlike any other this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Housed in a former boys’ school transformed into an art center, this distinctive cultural venue invites visitors to rediscover art and heritage in a spirit that is friendly, curious, and playful. [Read more]
Concert and Escape Game at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum (78) for the 2026 Night of Museums
The Night of Museums is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering special evening openings and free visits for visitors of all ages. In the Yvelines department, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting program planned at the Hôtel-Dieu Museum in Mantes-la-Jolie. Are you ready for this special evening? [Read more]
Exhibition and treasure hunt: What's on for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History
As part of the 22nd edition of Museum Night, the Louis Senlecq Museum of Art and History in L'Isle-Adam is offering a variety of activities this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with extended evening hours. It's the perfect opportunity for a memorable evening out with family or friends during this can't-miss cultural event. [Read more]
For the 2026 Night of Museums, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle is offering a theatrical family quest!
In Seine-et-Marne, Brie-Comte-Robert Castle invites you to join the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A fun, theatrical scavenger hunt designed for both children and adults awaits visitors in this historic site. It promises an evening that’s both unique and filled with cultural discoveries. [Read more]
Note that many sites are accessible by reservation only: plan your cultural and fun evening now! And above all, have fun in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
