Night of Museums in the Yonne
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Edition 2025 — Museum Night Yonne
The 2025 Night of Museums in the Yonne took place on May 17th. The Musée de l'Avallonnais Jean Després in Avallon offered activities and guided tours from 2 PM to midnight. On the program: a Chinese calligraphy workshop with artist Liu Hsiang Lan, an introduction to martial arts, and visits to the permanent and temporary collections.
Night of Museums 2025 in the Yonne – May 17, 2025
On May 17, 2025, the European Night of Museums illuminated the collections of the Yonne. The Musée de l'Avallonnais Jean Després in Avallon welcomed the public from 2 PM to midnight for an evening of cultural and artistic discoveries.
The highlight of the Avallon program was a Chinese calligraphy workshop led by artist Liu Hsiang Lan. Participants learned to prepare Chinese ink, draw characters, and paint bamboo, orchids, and dragons in the pure tradition of scholarly painting. A break dedicated to martial arts and associated games completed this evening steeped in Asian culture. The museum's permanent collections – archaeology, works by Jean Després – were accessible for free throughout the evening.
Highlights
- Chinese calligraphy workshop with Liu Hsiang Lan
- Introduction to martial arts and associated games
- Visits to permanent collections from 2 PM to midnight
- Free admission
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Where does it take place — Museum Night Yonne
Musée de l'Avallonnais Jean Després et musées du département
5 rue du Collège, 89200 Avallon