Museum Nights Europe in 2025

Museum Night Vienna

Discover ORF Long Night of Museums in October throughout Austria from 18.00 to 01.00 hrs 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: To be confirmed, usually the first Saturday in October
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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.

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Museum Night Copenhagen

Visit Culture Night in Copenhagen on 11 October 2024. 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. On 15 March 2024 a children's edition of museum night will be held.

Date: 10 October 2025
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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 Night Cologne

Cologne also has a Long Night of Museums where you can explore museums and galleries until late at night. 50 museums and art venues open their doors from 19.00 to 02.00 hrs for an evening of art, music, and workshops. Discover DJ sets, fascinating projections, and live concerts. For all ages, with exclusive after parties until 05.00.

Date: November 2025
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Museum Night Berlin

Visit Berlin's Long Night of Museums on 26 August 2023. Discover 200 cultural events and avoid long queues by buying tickets in advance. This popular cultural night offers something for everyone, including activities for children. Berlin offers one of the biggest and most distinctive museum nights in Europe. From concerts and performances to museum exhibitions and workshops. Even if you cannot speak German, do not miss this vibrant cultural experience.

Date: To be confirmed
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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: 17 January 2025
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Museum night Antwerp

On the first Saturday of August (date to be confirmed) 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: To be confirmed
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Museum Night Brussels

Visit Museum Night in Brussels and discover culture in the dark! This is possible every Thursday evening between 13 March and 24 April from 18.00 to 22.00 hrs. Enjoy special prices, including free entry with the museumPASSmusées and ART NOUVEAU-PAS. Do not miss the opportunity to experience these unique evenings.

Dates: 13 March to 24 April 2025
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Museum Nights Paris

Discover the European Night of Museums in Paris during La Nuit des Musées and Nuit Blanche.

La Nuit 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: 17 May 2025
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Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche is traditionally on the first Saturday in October, but once again be held in 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 promises to be a memorable 'white' night.

Date: 7 June 2025
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