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Halloween 2026: 5 Spine-Tingling Evenings in Museums to Celebrate October 31st in a Different Way

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We step through the gates of hell at the Rodin Museum

For this 4th edition of Welcome to Hell, the Rodin Museum plunges you into the fascinating world of spiritualism. Before The Gates of Hell, one of Rodin's major masterpieces, the museum invites you to attend a theatrical performance inspired by the depiction of hell in literature, from Baudelaire to Victor Hugo. On top of that, you'll enjoy an illusion journey through the woodland, guided tours exploring the art of card reading, a circus performance, and even a photo studio to capture the spirits of the beyond.

Welcome to Hell
Rodin Museum
77, rue de Varenne – 7th
Saturday, October 31, 2026
From 7 PM to 11:30 PM
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A night of terror awaits at the Guimet Museum

To celebrate the Day of the Dead, the Guimet Museum is honoring the undisputed Korean master of horror: Yeon Sang-ho. On the occasion of the upcoming release of Colony, the institution invites us to rediscover the first two installments of his trilogy, Train to Busan and Seoul Station. The perfect moment to dive into the thrilling power of Korean cinema, and especially to give yourself a good scare

think straight during this terrible night… A frantic race against horror, to rediscover on the big screen.

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K-Horror Night
Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts
6, place d'Iéna – 16th
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 pm and 10 pm
the Hôtel de la Marine, the festivities kick off from Friday, October 30th, with a spectacular ball of the departed organized in the courtyard of honor (free entry) and the state rooms (entry by reservation). The ghosts and spirits of the museum, from every era, gather for breathtaking dance demonstrations. The following day, as a family activity, the institution invites you to hunt down these very ghosts from the state rooms, so that the Hôtel de la Marine can find peace and quiet once more.

Ball and Ghost Hunt
Hôtel de la Marine
2, Place de la Concorde – 8th arrondissement
October 30 and 31, 2026
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We solve a sordid crime at the Architecture and Heritage City

Another murder at the museum! For this second season of investigations, the Architecture City invites you to take part in a unique murder mystery through its collections. Study the crime scene, gather clues, question the suspects, and make accusations—you'll need to slip into the shoes of a group of inspectors to uncover the truth anddiscover who could have targeted Grégoire Manchette, international specialist in Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.

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Museum Investigation
City of Architecture and Heritage
1, Trocadéro Square and November 11 – 16th District
Saturday, October 31
4pm to 6pm
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Face Your Fears at the Musée de l'Homme

Here too, two-part celebrations await you for Halloween 2026. On Saturday, October 31st, as a family, you'll be able to confront the mechanics of fear, understand how it works and what triggers it. A chance to get delightfully chilled and learn to face your anxieties. But the festivities will begin the evening before, when a mysterious specimen has escaped from the museum's laboratory. It's up to you to investigate to find it and discover what it wants… At your own risk!

Halloween at the Museum
Musée de l'Homme
17, Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre – 16th arrondissement
October 30 & 31, 2026
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