Museum Nights Europe in 2026
Dates often vary per city and country. To make it easy for you, we have listed all museum nights at our top destinations. So, grab your diary and see on which date(s) you should plan a trip to the musueum.
Museum Nights Austria
Museum Night Vienna
Discover ORF Long Night of Museums in October throughout Austria from 18.00 till midnight with one ticket givind acces to various museums and events. There is a wide range of exhibitions and exciting events. The ORF are to organise this cultural fest for the 24rd time. Children under the age of 12 have free admission.
Date: 3 October 2026
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Museum Nights Luxembourg
Museum Night Luxembourg
Visit Museum Night in Luxembourg. Seven museums in Luxembourg City will offer a special programme with performances, DJ sets, music, workshops, guided tours and culinary surprises. The organisation attaches great importance to the topic of sustainability. For instance, they have reduced printed materials and use recycled paper. Public transport is free and they will deploy electric shuttle buses.
Date: 10 October 2026
Museum Nights Denmark
Museum Night Copenhagen
Visit Culture Night in Copenhagen on 9 October 2026. The Culture Pass will give you access to more than 200 cultural events and free transport. This popular cultural event, which has been around for more than 30 years, offers a plethora of activities for people of all ages. Do not miss this chance to discover Copenhagen's vibrant cultural scene.
Date: 9 October 2026
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Museum Nights Engeland
Museum Nights London
In London, there are no specific dates for a museum night like in most other cities. Instead, many museums and cultural institutions in London organise their own events, evening openings and special programmes on different dates throughout the year.
To know which museums in London have specific events or evening openings planned, we recommend you check the official websites of those particular museums. This will help you plan which museums to visit when.
Date: throughout the year
On the Visit London there is a comprehensive list of London museum nights throughout the year.
Museum Nights Germany
Museum Night Cologne
Visit the Kölner Museumsnacht on 7 November 2026. From 6 pm to 1 am, 11 museums open their doors for exhibitions, guided tours, music, performances and workshops. Art Cologne also takes part, while up to 25 special pop-up locations can be discovered across the city centre. For one night, central Cologne becomes a vibrant cultural festival.
Date: 7 November 2026
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Museum Night Berlin
Visit the Long Night of Museums in Berlin on 29 August 2026. No fewer than 75 museums will host around 750 events, with something for everyone, including activities for children. From concerts and performances to special exhibitions, guided tours, DJ sets and workshops, Berlin offers one of Europe’s largest and most diverse museum nights. Even if you don’t speak German, there is plenty to discover and enjoy.
Date: 29 August 2029
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Museum Nights Switzerland
Museum Night Basel
Discover Swiss Basel at night. This museum night offers a diverse range of art and culture in the city. One ticket gives you access to 200 events in 39 museums and cultural institutions and benefits from free public transport from 17.00 hrs. There are also English-speaking events.
Date: 23 January 2026
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Museum Nights Belgium
Museum night Antwerp
On the first Saturday of August Antwerp is all about Museum Night. The programme offers quirky tours, music performances, samplings and more for a wide range of people. With one ticket, you have access to 19 museums and can easily explore the city with a free Velo day pass. Moreover, with your wristband you can visit one more participating museum for free all through August.
Date: 1 August 2026
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Museum Night Brussels
Visit Museum Night Fever in Brussels on Saturday, 17 October 2026, and discover the city’s museums in a whole new light. Enjoy a vibrant evening programme featuring special activities and performances by young artists. Don’t miss this unique cultural night.
Dates: 17 October 2026
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Museum Nights France
Museum Nights Paris
Discover the European Night of Museums in Paris during La Nuit Européenne des Musées and Nuit Blanche.
La Nuit Européenne des Musées
Art and culture lovers can admire the treasures of Parisian museums at night, enjoy special exhibitions and experience a special atmosphere. It is an opportunity to discover art and history in a different way.
Date: 6 juni 2026
Look back on La Nuit des Musées in Paris
Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche took place on 6 June this year. This major cultural event in Paris lasts from sunset to sunrise and transforms the city's streets and monuments into an elaborate canvas for contemporary art. It was once more a memorable 'white' night. The next Nuit Blanche is held next year, 5 june 2027
Date: next year 5 june 2027
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