Can you imagine strolling through any of Paris’ museums at night without the crowds? Well, on May 17, the Night of the Museums in Paris, one of the most important cultural events in the city, is organized. Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? It’s free!
In this post we tell you everything you need to know to enjoy it to the fullest and, moreover, without queues and without stress. That night is the perfect time for you to hire one of our Lockers in Paris and you can move freely through the great Parisian museums. We are open 24 hours a day and we also have USB chargers in case you run out of battery in your cell phone.
What is the Night of the Museums in Paris?
The Night of the Museums in Paris is celebrated every year; it is an unmissable event for all art and culture lovers.
Since 2005, thousands of European museums have been opening their doors at night completely free of charge, with extended opening hours and numerous special activities. A total of 30 European countries are taking advantage of this initiative and, of course, France is one of them.
During that night you can explore the museums for free in Paris and also participate in guided tours, interactive workshops, concerts and screenings. However, the best of all is the atmosphere, as tourists, families and students all enjoy this activity. We would like to point out that approximately 2 million people visit the museums that night.
When is it celebrated?
The Night of the Museums in Paris will be held this year on Saturday, May 17.
As for the opening hours, each museum has a different one, however, most of them open their doors from 18:00 or 19:00 hours until midnight, and even later.
Most activities (including admission) are free of charge and do not require prior reservation. However, some more exclusive experiences may have a more limited capacity.
We would like to emphasize that this cultural activity is for all audiences, which is why it is characterized by being inclusive, diverse and accessible. Therefore, many museums offer activities for children and materials in different languages.
Ideas for a cultural route
In LOCK & enjoy! we advise you to organize a route through the museums you want to see in order to make the most of your time, however, we give you some hints.
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Route through the great museums
Can you imagine seeing the Mona Lisa at night? We are sure that visiting the Louvre Museum at night will be a unique experience. Near this museum you have our new Lockers in Notre-Dame so you can take advantage of your start of your route and leave your belongings.
The Musée d’Orsay is also an excellent choice, as its Art Nouveau building will be fully illuminated at night.
The Pompidou Center also opens its doors on this special night. Take the opportunity to go up to its terrace and contemplate the wonderful night views. Also, once you finish your visit in this center, just 10 minutes walk away you have our Lockers in Châtelet-Les Halles so you can go out for dinner or enjoy the nightlife of Paris with total freedom.
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More intimate experiences
Another idea for your route is to visit a number of museums that are not so well known, but are worth visiting, for example, the Rodin Museum because at night it illuminates its gardens.
Next, head to the Museum of Romantic Life and, finally, to the House of Victor Hugo, as they conduct dramatized tours.
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Original proposals
If you want a more dynamic route, we recommend you to visit the Museum of Magic, the Curie Museum or the Museum of Man. The latter is very close to our Lockers at Tour Eiffel..
Which museums are participating in the event?
The vast majority of museums in Paris are participating in this event, both well-known and lesser-known. Although the official list is not yet known, take note of the following:
- Louvre.
- Orsay.
- Pompidou Center.
- Petit Palais.
- Carnavalet.
- Museum of Modern Art.
- Zadkine.
- Bourdelle.
Practical tips to enjoy the night to the fullest
To make the Night of the Museums in Paris a success on your trip to the city, we recommend that you take into account the practical tips we provide in this article.
Before you start, plan in advance what you are going to do. To do this, review the complete program a few days before so you can check which museums are participating and what activities they offer.
Also, choose a specific area so that you can group the museums by neighborhood (Marais, Rive Gauche, Montmartre, etc.) so that you don’t have to travel far. However, you also have the Paris metroconsidered one of the best in the world, as it has stops at almost all tourist attractions and points of interest.
Remember that it is a very important cultural event, both for Parisians and tourists and, therefore, queues are very common, especially in the most popular museums. We advise you to arrive early or, on the contrary, choose other alternatives that are not so crowded.
And finally, be part of the European cultural movement and share your experience on social media with the official hashtag #NuitDesMusées.
Experience the city like never before with Paris Museum Night! If you stay longer, you have numerous tourist activities in Paris to continue to continue getting to know one of the most beautiful and important cities in the world.
