Museum Night 2024 in Toulouse: what is the program this May 18?

The 20th edition of the European Night of Museums will take place on Saturday May 18, 2024 throughout France (and in particular in Toulouse). An unmissable annual and cultural event, it allows the public, of all ages and backgrounds, to visit thousands of museums for free and at night. Young and old people from Toulouse are thus invited to see the places with a new eye and are also kept alert by new tours, guided and enlightened visits, original outdoor entertainment, live shows, music, culinary art, projections and other unusual festivities…

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An exceptional competition to sleep at the Museum

At the Museum, young people take the lead: from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the visit of the place will be made by middle and high school students. A way to put into practice their learning about the art of mediation. They will also present to the public works on which they have worked during the year. But that's not all, an exceptional competition will take place during this evening: the winner will be able to sleep at the Museum! To do this, during the visit you will have to stay attentive and discover the 10 letters hidden in the exhibition rooms. The winner will be able to spend the night on site and choose up to four people to accompany her. Enough to live an exceptional experience, with family or friends.

Muséum de Toulouse - 35 All. Jules Guesde - 05 67 73 84 84

Entertainment for children, retro gaming evening and futuristic artistic performances at Quai Des Savoirs

A varied program is available to discover at Quai des Savoirs, including the nighttime opening of Quai des Petits. From 7 p.m., 2-7 year-olds will be able to manipulate, explore, tinker… A fun and playful way to approach science.

The exhibition “AI: Double Je”, which presents current developments and research into artificial intelligence, will be accessible until one in the morning! Giant Gameboys, game & arcade terminals, and more. watch XXL will also be there for a retro gaming evening at the Plateau créatif!

The evening will also be punctuated by artistic performances with the Compagnie Millimétrée and DJ Nobreakfast who will take over AI and will be accompanied by human-robotic dancers for an extraordinary show until 11:59 p.m.

Quai Des Savoirs - 39 All. Jules Guesde - 05 67 73 84 84

A medieval evening at the Saint-Raymond Museum

The Saint-Raymond Museum suggests going to adventure, through a medieval night animated by a revisited journey from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. On the program, discovery of the extraordinary family of the Targaryens, exploration of the. mysterious Moria of the Tolosates but also a moment of sharing to learn how to wield the sword with the company of the Consulate of Elleslande The opportunity also to discover the exhibition "Cathars, Toulouse in the crusade" at night.

Saint-Raymond Museum - 1 ter Pl. Saint-Sernin - 05 61 22 31 44

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Discover hypnosis at the Musée des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy

Why not discover the Musée des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy while discovering hypnosis? The opportunity to live an extraordinary experience and let your subconscious discover the collection of the place like a waking dream from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.!

Museum des Arts Précieux Paul-Dupuy - 13 Rue de la Pleau - 05 31 22 95 40

Meeting with eco-designers and concerts at the Abattoirs museum

At the Abattoirs Museum, a visit to the “Artisans and Peasants” exhibition. Batter la Campagne" is offered with a workshop for children from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Throughout the evening and until 11 p.m., meetings with eco-designers from the school fashion show Casa93Mirail will take place. They will notably present their upcycled creations inspired by artistic works present in the exhibition Other events such as a large participatory fresco, a public gallery and concerts in the courtyards of the museum will be to be discovered!

Les Abattoirs - 76 Charles de Fitte - 05 62 48 58 00

A musical evening at the Musée du Vieux Toulouse

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the hymn to the Pink City "La Toulousaine", will be interpreted and sung by the choir La Lauzeta (The Lark), a passionate children's choir at the Musée du Vieux Toulouse. Change of atmosphere, from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the Swing23 quartet who will continue the festivities with jazz standards!

Musée du Vieux-Toulouse - 7 Rue du May - 05 62 27 11 50

Discover the masterpieces of the Tour de France at the Musée du Compagnonnage

The Musée du Compagnonnage will also be there from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. , and offers an evening to learn more about the masterpieces of the Compagnons du Tour de France. The opportunity to discover models made of wood, steel, zinc but also to rediscover the professions of Carpentry, Carpentry, Masonry and many more 'others… On site, itinerants who tour France will be present!

Musée du Compagnonnage - 12 Rue Tripière - 05 62 47 41 77

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