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5 events to experience during the European Night of Museums 2025

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The 21st edition of the Night of Museums will take place on Saturday, May 17th. The evening is sure to surprise us with some amazing experiences, and to help you out, we've picked 5 fabulous events to discover in your favorite museums!

This Saturday, May 17th, there will be plenty of reasons to stay up as late as possible. And why not? The European Night of Museums is back for its 21st edition, promising to be colorful and vibrant. The Parisian museums have pulled out all the stops to present you with a fantastic program. The idea? Access most museums for free for one enchanting evening. We’ve diligently sifted through the program and handpicked 5 activities you absolutely can't miss.


Enjoy a spectacular fashion show at the Petit Palais

Fashion lovers, we’ve found the perfect event for you. For one magical evening, the Petit Palais will transform into a one-of-a-kind runway, showcasing the students from the Camille Saint-Saëns Conservatory.

>, in the 8th. To the sound of their instruments, they will accompany a parade blending music, dance, and comedy from 7 PM to 10 PM. And for those with a creative side, you can even join a workshop starting at 6:30 PM to design "fashion silhouettes" inspired by the portraits from the museum. A burst of artistic and creative energy that will delight both young and old, to be discovered in the breathtaking setting of this essential Parisian institution.

Petit Palais
7, avenue Winston-Churchill – 8th
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Discover new instruments at the Museum of Music

Goodbye to the traditional piano, guitar, and violin. For one evening, embark on a journey to discover new sounds with the 1000 instruments and art objects on display from the thousands that make up the museum's collection. Some even belonged to Chopin, Liszt, Django Reinhardt, Frank Zappa, or Pierre Henry. For a few hours, we travel through the ages, from the late 16th century to today, thanks to a free visit of the institution. And to wrap up the evening, enjoy a concert like no other by students from the jazz and improvised music department.ng> at Pôle Sup’ 93.

Musée de la Musique
221, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th
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Discovering Queer Paris at the Carnavalet Museum

On the occasion of the World Day...On the fight against homophobia and transphobia, which also takes place on May 17 this year, the Carnavalet Museum combines culture and commitment by offering us a day and an evening celebrated with joy and inclusivity. Through its collections, this institution dedicated to the history of the capital shines a light on the LGBTQIA+ history of the City of Light with unique tours specially designed for the occasion. There will be 45-minute sessions aimed at a young adult audience, led energetically by Doïna and Alex from Queer Tours France.

Carnavalet Museum
23, rue de Sévigné – 3rd
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Enjoy a live street art performance at the Monnaie de Paris

For one evening, street artists Nassyo, JonOne, and Lek & Sowat will take over the cour d’honneur of the Monnaie de Paris to deliver a live performance. It's a great opportunity to connect with the exhibitions currently on display at the heart of the institution, dedicated to Georges Mathieu and his influence on urban art. The four artists invited on May 17 are also featured in the exhibition Graffitis x Georges Mathieu, which can be explored for free during the evening, just like the rest of the museum.

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Monnaie de Paris
11, quai de Conti – 6th
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Get ready to groove to the rhythm of Brazil at the Rodin Museum

To celebrate the France-Brazil season, happening all year long, the Rodin Museum invites you on a direct flight to South America with a series of exciting activities and festivities. In a musical and joyful atmosphere, the museum encourages you to rediscover the works of one of the greatest French sculptors while diving into the richness of Brazilian culture. And this fun lasts all the way until the wee hours of the morning, as the museum will be open until 1 AM for the occasion. So, are you ready to shimmy to the samba beat in front of Le P?Teacher, in the beautiful gardens of the institution ?

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Musée Rodin
77, rue de Varenne – 7th
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Bonus: let’s listen to the powerful words of Primo Levi at the Shoah Memorial

Many people are familiar with , a narrative of Primo Levi's journey through the Auschwitz camp, few have heard about La Trêve, which focuses this time on his return to life after such an inhumane and traumatic experience. On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the Shoah Memorial invites you to discover this powerful text, as warm as it is moving. And to bring the words of the Italian author to life, actor Mathieu Amalric will be present to deliver this reading that will leave no one indifferent.

Memorial of the Shoah
17, rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier – 4th
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Check out the full program on nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr