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The Night of Museums is this weekend in Nantes!

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The Editor

Get ready to lace up your sneakers (and your curiosity): this Saturday, May 17th, Nantes is turning the lights back on in its museums for an evening that's 100% free and 100% cultural. To celebrate the 21st European Night of Museums, six iconic places in the city will open their doors for a night filled with surprises: unusual tours, creative workshops, concerts, and screenings. It's a real treasure hunt with an arty twist, perfect to enjoy with friends, family, or even as a dreamy solo adventure.

Nantes Museum of Arts: Students Take the Lead

Art history and archaeology students (from the University of Nantes and Clemenceau prep school) are excited to share their favorites from the permanent collections. Join them on a stroll filled with passion and anecdotes, where different generations meet through their perspectives.
Bonus: a program to discover right on the spot—perfect for those who love surprises!
From 8 PM to 9:30 PM

Dukes of Brittany Castle: The Citizen Museum Comes Alive

For its 21st edition, the Nantes History Museum presents an engaging evening around the theme "Citizen Museum."
What's in store: participatory activities, curious mediation, and a night tour in the renovated rooms… A "Twilight at the Castle" that promises as much poetry as reflection.
From 8 PM to 11:59 PM (last entry at 11:30 PM)


Museum of Natural History: Night Under the Stars

Starting at 6 PM, the visit is free! It's a great chance to (re)discover the exhibitions "Treasures & Biodiversity" or "Specimens," featuring fascinating fossils and captivating biodiversity.
From 10 AM to midnight (free from 6 PM to midnight, last entry at 11:30 PM)


Dobrée Museum: 500,000 Years of History by Flashlight

With its 2,400 objects from all five continents, the Dobrée Museum takes you on a whirlwind tour around the world without leaving Nantes.
A cozy atmosphere and time travel are guaranteed. Here, curiosity meets wonder.
From 7 PM to 11:59 PM


Jules Verne Museum: Setting Sail for Imagination

The most romantic of Nantes museums is hosting an evening filled with science fiction and creativity:
* Linocut workshop (from 7 PM to 10 PM) for little and big artists aged 6 and up
* Flash visits every 30 minutes: in just 10 minutes, dive into the (un)known worlds of the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
From 6 PM to 11:59 PM

Planetarium: Head in the Stars

Every half hour, enjoy the screening "From Earth to the Universe": a 20-minute cosmic journey to see our planet in a new light.
59-seat auditorium, free without reservation (so: first come, first amazed!)
From 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Whether you're a history buff, art lover, science enthusiast, or just curious to experience something unique in Nantes, this Night of Museums is the perfect weekend plan!

So, see you on Saturday?

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