This Saturday, May 23rd, there will be plenty of reasons to rstay awake as late as possible. And for good reason, the European Night of Museums is back for its 22nd edition, which promises to be vibrant and colorful. The Parisian museums have pulled out all the stops to offer you a delightful program. The concept? Access most museums for free, just for one evening.
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As we celebrate this year the 140th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the Land of Morning Calm will be honored throughout the capital. Indeed, for the European Night of Museums 2026, the Korean Cultural Center is partnering with Paris Musées and the National Museum of Asian Arts-Guimet to bring us a very special program.
Nuit Blanche des Fauves – Nuit de Baekman at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
For this Night of Museums 2026, the MAM invites choreographer Eun-Me Ahn to present a modern reinterpretation of The Dance by Matisse, a painting displayed within the institution. A unique dialogue between contemporary Korean creation and French modern art, between two works that, each in their own way, explore the.
theme of the moving body, transforming the museum into a living space where viewers are engaged and swept up in a whirlwind of art between heritage and modernity.
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Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
11, avenue du Président-Wilson – 16e
From 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
The Harmonie Quartet at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
Join us for an unexpected encounter between the 18th century and modern Korean creation at the Cognacq-Jay Museum for an evening of delightful music. In the outdoor courtyard of the institution, talented artists Eunjoo Lee (violin), Eun-Hee Joe (violin), Yoori Lee (cello), and Jonathan Nazet (viola) will fill the air with the powerful sounds of String Quartet op. 1 no. 1 by Joseph Haydn, along with Love Letters (2018) by Korean composer Jaehyuck Choi.
Cognacq-Jay Museum
8, rue Elzévir – 3e
À soireeave; 7 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM
The Ip Koa Son Collective at the Maison Victor Hugo
Drawing inspiration from the pansori art (the Korean art of sung storytelling), the Ip Koa Son collective, made up of young singers and percussionists, takes on one of Victor Hugo's greatest masterpieces: Les Misérables. This is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover this iconic novel of French literature in a different way, through a contemporary and musical reinterpretation, creating a unique bridge between two rich cultures.
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Maison Victor Hugo
6, place des Vosges – 4e
At 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM
Sculpture of Breath at the Bourdelle Museum
The choreographer and dancer Jae-Hyun An and the musician E’Joung-Ju, who plays the geomungo (an ancestral Korean zither), bring us a fresh breath at the Bourdelle Museum. Here, the sculptor's breath blends with that of the dancer and the musician, creating a fusion of different temporalities within the same space. A contemplative and sensory performance at the crossroads of the arts.
Bourdelle Museum
18, rue Antoine-Bourdelle – 15e
At 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM
The Baru Company at the Guimet Museum
Drawing inspiration from Korean beliefs...Yes, at the crossroads between shamanism and Buddhism, Compagnie Baru (named after the bowls of Buddhist monks) presents a performance that honors the arts of traditional singing and dancing. For one delightful evening, the Asian arts museum transforms into a space of sharing, utilizing ancestral rituals to heal the world's pain. Between Yeongsanjae, Jindo Ssitgimgut and Byeolsingut, it's a moment of spirituality and poetry you won't want to miss.
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National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet
6, Place d'Iéna - 16th
At 7 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM
The Voco-Cello Duo at the Museum of Romantic Life
In the recently renovated Museum of Romantic Life, former home of the painter Ary Scheffer, the Voco-Cello Duo immerses us in the spirit of the 19th-century salons. Hwanyoo Lee (soprano) and Cyrille Tricoire de Haro (super soloist of the Montpellier National Opera Orchestra) present a program full of emotion, combining the power and nuances of the voice with the sweetness and poetry of the cello, taking us on a journey from Purcell to Grieg, along with Korean works by Hak-jun Yoon and Dong-jin Kim.
Museum of Romantic Life
16, Rue Chaptal - 9th
At 1 PM9 AM, 8 PM, and 9 PM
K-Pop Demonstrations at the Cernuschi Museum
The Cernuschi Museum invites us to extend its exhibition dedicated to the Korean artist Shin Sung-hy, and more generally to discover its collections from the Land of the Morning Calm through K-Pop demonstrations, guided tours, and workshops focused on the art of maedup, a traditional Korean knot. To top it all off, for those with a taste for deliciousness, a Korean street food offering will be available right within the institution, perfect for recharging after all those activities.
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Cernuschi Museum
7, Avenue Velasquez – 8th
From 6 PM to 9 PM
Bonus: the K-Zone, a stop you won’t want to miss
To complement this rich program, each of the seven institutions will invite you to discover a K-Zone area, highlighting the diversity of Korean culture. These are presentation-exhibition zones, where you'll find a thematic selection of Korean cultural products, including handicraft items, accessories, as well as lifestyle, beauty, and fashion-related products.
European Night of Museums 2026 – Focus on Korea
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