After seeing Shawn Levy's film"Night at the Museum", who hasn't dreamed of being surrounded by the works of art and collections of their favorite museum for an entire night? Unfortunately, this guide won't make your dream come true. And we can't guarantee that the paintings and sculptures will come to life after dark. But we can suggest that you (re)discover the museums of Paris in the evening, during the nocturnal tours.
Many museums stay open until 9 or 10 pm, one evening a week. This is an opportunity for the curious and the night owls to enjoy the collections and activities of these museums, while avoiding the daytime crowds.
An evening at the museum is also a great way to break the routine of the subway-work-sleep. And it's always a magical moment to share withyour loved one. In short, there's nothing but advantages to these evening events, especially as some of them are free or offer special entertainment. So don't wait any longer, book your next evening at the museum!
This guide is updated as new museum programs are added.
Musée du Luxembourg by night: discover the exhibition of the moment every Monday evening
Every Monday evening, until 10pm, the Musée du Luxembourg welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions, as the museum is not open to the public all year round. [Read more]
Musée Maillol by night: discover the sculptor's works every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening, until 10pm, the Musée Maillol welcomes you for a nocturne through the permanent collections of the sculptor's works and current exhibitions. [Read more]
La Monnaie de Paris by night: go behind the scenes of the collections every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening until 9pm, the Monnaie de Paris, a veritable Parisian monetary institution and museum, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The Louvre by night: two evenings of art every Wednesday and Friday!
In your busy week, treat yourself to a moment of magic: the Musée du Louvre opens at night every Wednesday and Friday evening. The permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the world's most beautiful museum await you! [Read more]
Musée d'Orsay by night: visit the collections in the old station every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9:45pm, the Musée d'Orsay welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions and fine collections, in an exceptional setting. [Read more]
Quai Branly Museum by night: a journey through civilizations every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 10pm, the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections from around the world and its temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine by night: visit the collections every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections, architectural features and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Musée Marmottan Monet by night: discover Impressionist works every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Musée Marmottan-Monet, temple of Impressionism, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Musée Jacquemart-André by night: explore this unique private collection every Friday evening
Every Friday evening, until 10pm, the Musée Jacquemart-André welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of fine and decorative arts. [Read more]
The Bourse de Commerce by night: an evening of contemporary art every Friday night
Every Friday evening, until 9pm, the Bourse de Commerce, temple of contemporary art, welcomes you for a nocturne through the exhibitions and installations of the moment. [Read more]
The Palais Galliera by night: visit the backstage world of fashion every Friday evening
Every Friday evening, until 9pm, the Palais Galliera, musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
In Paris, the Cluny Museum is staging a Unicorn Ball for Pride Month.
Mystical creature, flamboyant symbol and a figure of a thousand faces, the unicorn is ready to reclaim the night. On the occasion of Pride Month, and the closing of the exhibition Unicorns!, the Musée de Cluny launches its very first Unicorn Ball, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. A festive after-hours party where medieval imaginaries, drag performances, and the dancefloor will make the ancient stones tremble well into the night. [Read more]
Free late hours at the Bourse de Commerce: the date of the next free museum night.
Want to explore the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Next date to put on your calendar: Saturday, July 4, 2026. [Read more]
Louvre Museum: a free late-night experience on Friday, June 5, 2026 — the first Friday of the month.
Here's the monthly tip you can count on: the Louvre opens its doors to everyone for free on the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m. Next date to note: June 5, 2026. [Read more]
Good plan: Citéco offers a free nocturne on the first Thursday of every month
An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors free of charge for a lively cultural evening. [Read more]
