Reims' museums light up for one night
The European Museum Night in Reims offers a unique and free cultural experience on a Saturday in May. The city's museums open their doors at night until midnight, offering guided tours by torchlight, participatory workshops, concerts, shows, and original activities. From the Saint-Remi Museum to the Le Vergeur Museum and the Foujita Chapel, each venue unveils its collections in a new light, blending art, music, and interactive discoveries for all audiences.
Every year in May, the European Museum Night transforms Reims' cultural institutions into places of celebration and discovery. From 8 PM to midnight, museums open their doors for free and offer an exceptional program that reinvents the traditional visit.
Housed in the former Benedictine abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Saint-Remi Museum offers numerous participatory workshops related to the works in its permanent collection: ceramics, mosaics, tapestry, and embroidery. Music is omnipresent, notably with concerts in the impressive tapestry hall, offering exceptional acoustics in a remarkable architectural setting.
The Le Vergeur Museum features a sublime video mapping display visible all evening on the building's magnificent Art Deco stained-glass windows. Activities related to Japanese culture are offered: traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo, Furoshiki, origami, calligraphy, and tea tasting. Guided tours are conducted by torchlight after dark, creating a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere.
The Foujita Chapel hosts the show "Léonard Foujita and the Illustrious Unknown" combining dance, music, theater, and rap. Demonstrations of traditional Japanese archery (kyudo) and activities specially designed for children complete the program of this unique venue decorated by the Franco-Japanese artist.
Accessible to all and entirely free, the Museum Night in Reims is an unmissable event that attracts families, students, and art lovers in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
22nd edition of the European Museum Night in Reims. Museums open their doors for free at night.
The 22nd edition of the European Museum Night will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Reims' museums will once again offer free night activities: guided tours, workshops, concerts, and shows.
The participating museums are located in the city center of Reims. The Saint-Remi Museum is at 53 rue Simon, the Le Vergeur Museum at 36 place du Forum, and the Foujita Chapel at 33 rue du Champ de Mars. All are accessible on foot from the Reims-Centre SNCF station or by tram.
Admission is completely free in all participating museums during the Museum Night.
Museums are open from 8 PM to 11:45 PM. Activities and shows take place throughout the evening according to each venue's program.
It is recommended to consult the detailed program on the website of the City of Reims or the Reims Museums (musees-reims.fr). Some activities may have limited capacity. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between the different sites.
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Musées de Reims (Saint-Remi, Le Vergeur, Chapelle Foujita)
53 rue Simon, 51100 Reims, 51100 Reims