Paris Museum Night

To the delight of nightowls who also have a penchant for lurking around in museums, Paris hosts one night a year where most of the city's major museums open their doors to the public late-- and generally free of charge. Paris Museum Night, or La Nuit des Musées, usually falls in mid-May: perfect at a time when most of us prefer to be outside lounging in the city's verdant parks or roaming around the streets.

Paris Museum Night 2012:

In 2012, Paris Museum Night falls on Saturday, May 19th. Most participating museums open at around sundown and close at around midnight, but be sure to check times for the museum you're interested in.

More Info on Paris Museum Night 2012:

For a full listing of Paris Museum Night events, visit the official website (partially in English).