European Museum Night in Paris

On the occasion of European Museum Night, Saturday May 17, 2025, the Hôtel du Jeu de Paume, located in the heart of the Île Saint-Louis, offers an ideal starting point for exploring the cultural treasures of Paris. Many nearby museums will open their doors free of charge in the evening, offering special events for all ages: 

Musée national Eugène Delacroix - 6 rue de Furstenberg, 75006 Paris

Open from 5:30pm to 10pm (last admission at 9:30pm)

The museum offers an exploration of the theme “The Art of Copying”, accompanied by musical performances in the garden by students from the Jean-Philippe Rameau Conservatory at 7:30pm and 8:30pm.

Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris - Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris

Open from 6 pm to 10:30 pm

The museum invites visitors to discover its fashion side with a “Silhouettes de mode” workshop and a fashion show combining music, dance and comedy, in partnership with the Conservatoire Camille Saint-Saëns.

Musée d'Orsay - 62 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris

 Open from 6pm to 11pm

The museum, housed in a former railway station, presents collections of Western art from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures and decorative arts. 

Musée de Cluny - Musée national du Moyen Âge - 28 rue du Sommerard, 75005 Paris

Open from 6pm to 11:30pm

 The museum offers an immersion into the art and history of the Middle Ages, with special exhibitions and events for Museum Night.

Institut du Monde Arabe - 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Open from 6pm to 11pm

The institute offers exhibitions and events highlighting the richness of Arab cultures, with free evening visits. All these museums are accessible on foot or by public transport from the Hôtel du Jeu de Paume. Some activities may require prior booking. We recommend consulting the official museum websites for further information.

Take advantage of this unique night to discover or rediscover the cultural treasures of Paris, just a few steps from your accommodation.