Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of Decorative Arts: a scavenger hunt through the permanent collections

Are you ready to spark your curiosity? The Night of Museums is set to flood cultural institutions across Paris and Île-de-France Saturday, May 23, 2026! This free, must-attend event for art lovers and the curious alike opens museum doors to visitors after dusk, unveiling their most precious treasures and best-kept secrets. A magical evening where the lines between past and present fade away, and where art comes to life before your eyes in a festive and exhilarating atmosphere.

The MAD Paris – Musée des Arts Décoratifs is a cultural jewel of French heritage. Founded in 1864, its mission is to promote the excellence of French art de vivre through an exceptional collection of furniture, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and many other objets d’art. Housed in the Marsan wing of the Palais du Louvre, the museum is a journey through time, revealing the evolution of tastes and styles from medieval times to the present day.

The MAD is also the stage for a string of temporary exhibitions, each more inventive than the last. Fashion, graphic design, pop culture—the playful, sometimes offbeat collections attract even those who usually shy away from cultural outings. With that in mind, what does Saturday, May 23, 2026 have in store for you?

The 2026 Night of Museums program at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris:

• Discover our collections from the Middle Ages to the present day.
  Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  Embark on a journey through the permanent collections of the Decorative Arts Museum by taking part in a scavenger hunt. Across the different stages, you’ll meet the museum teams, observe, handle objects, and collect clues to track down the mystery object.