The Night of the Museums is an annual event that invites all European night owls to discover or rediscover the heritage of museums. It is an appointment not to be missed to take advantage of the exceptional opening of the European museums in the evening.
The Night of the Museums is a festive and convivial event that takes place simultaneously in all the signatory countries of the European Cultural Convention.
From Warsaw or Bucharest to Lisbon in Portugal, all European museums, large and small, are invited to participate in this annual event.
For the first time in 2009, UNESCO has granted its patronage to this event initially created by France.
The Night of the Museums has been organized since 2005 in order to attract a new public, younger and more nocturnal, to the museums.
This event, which begins at sunset (around 6:00 p.m.) and ends at midnight or later, aims to raise awareness of the richness of our heritage among the general public.
It therefore takes place in a festive and friendly spirit with many animations (illuminations and light games, dance shows and concerts ...) and free admission.