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Get ready for a buzz of excitement at museums and cultural venues, which will open their doors for free this Saturday, May 23, for the 22nd edition of European Museum Night! Here are 6 tours to enjoy with kids.
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The 2026 program for European Museum Night is available right here!
At the Quai Branly Museum
Want to wander through a museum at dusk
to listen to birdsong or be captivated by stories about
nature? For the 2026 edition, the Musée du Quai Branly (7th arrondissement) promises a
wonderful escape. On the agenda: a collaborative mural to color as a
family, mini tours to uncover the secrets of the collections, and a
sound immersion in the world of the “Africa Fashion” exhibition.
Above all, don’t forget to strike a pose at the photo booth to capture
this magical adventure!
European Museum Night at the Quai Branly Museum
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac - 37 quai Branly, Paris 7e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
At the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Join us for a nighttime tour of the Musée des Arts et Métiers (Paris City Center) featuring activities designed for young visitors. Flash tours and group demonstrations will be offered throughout the evening. For example, you can discover Clément Ader’s airplane, learn how Foucault’s pendulum works, or get hands-on with the first phonographs. An engaging and educational journey exploring major mechanical and scientific inventions.
European Museum Night - MuAM
Musée des Arts et Métiers - 60 Rue Réaumur, Paris 3e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
At the Rodin Museum
This year, the Rodin Museum (7th arrondissement) is spicing up its European
Museum Night with a totally sizzlingMexican-themed evening! Imagine your children
strolling through the sculpture garden to the sound of mariachis, between two
creative workshops offered at the Atelier Rodin. Together with them, you’ll admire the sculptor’s masterpieces
while grooving to the rhythm of folk dances. Don’t miss:
the group reggaeton workshop.
A Mexican Evening at the Rodin Museum
musée Rodin - 77 rue de Varenne, Paris 7e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
At the Cinémathèque Française
Poupoupidou! This year, the
French Film Library (12th arrondissement) is rolling out the red carpet for a night of
glamour, all thanks to Marilyn Monroe. In addition to checking out the special exhibition
dedicated to her, the whole family is invited to join the fun:
sparkling and colorful drag performances, vocal jazz concerts, and more. Young
film buffs can also explore the world of Georges Méliès between
all the glitz and glamour.
European Museum Night at the Cinémathèque Française
La Cinémathèque française - Musée du Cinéma - 51, rue de Bercy, Paris 12e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
At the Palais de la Porte-Dorée
For European Museum Night 2026, the Palais de la Porte-Dorée (12th arrondissement) will transform into a dance floor with Pamoja, an evening
conceived by choreographer Wanjiru Kamuyu. Here, there’s no question of staying seated
and silent: from Middle Eastern dabkeh to the vibes of American clubs,
including African and Breton dances, young and old alike are invited to
get up and move to the rhythm of a mix of cultures from all corners
of the world.
European Night of Museums 2026 - PAMOJA, the Ball
Palais de la Porte Dorée - 293 avenue Daumesnil , Paris 12e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
At the Museum of Relief Maps
For a European Night of Museums
full of adventure, head to the Musée des Plans-Reliefs (7th arrondissement). Through dramatized tours, giant puzzle games,
and family challenges, the museum’s impressive historical models
will come to life at nightfall. You might bump into Louis XIV or
Napoleon as you turn a corner, solve mysteries as a team, and trace the
course of history while having fun.
Museum Night 2026 at the Museum of Relief Maps
Musée des Plans-Reliefs - 129 rue de Grenelle, Paris 7e
Du samedi 23 mai 2026
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