The 21st European Night of Museums returns once again this year and takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025 all across France. In Haute-Savoie, many museums open their doors for free on this occasion from dusk until midnight. So, night owls and culture enthusiasts beware… Here are some activities, mostly free, offered for the Night of Museums.
Annecy
Exhibition Treasure Hunt Chasing Illusions at CCSTI – La Turbine, Place chorus, 74960 Annecy. A multidisciplinary exhibition that will plunge you into a fascinating world with puzzles to solve. A free and immersive experience awaits you. More info and reservations: La turbine
Evian les Bains
Nocturnal Exhibition at Palais Lumière. This unique opportunity invites you to explore the exhibition Paris-Brussels, 1880-1914, Effervescence of Artistic Visions.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Free visit of the Crystal Museum. Discover the exhibition “Mineral Treasure” at the Crystal Museum, Espace Tairraz (615 Allée Recteur Payot). Continuously, from 8pm to 9pm and from 10pm to 11pm, plunge into the universe of minerals with the crystal experts from the Chamonix Mineralogy Club, who will share their expertise and passion.
Exhibition Chamonix 1924: the invention of the Winter Olympic Games. On the occasion of the centenary of the first Winter Olympic Games, this exhibition invites you to dive into the fascinating history of this landmark event and highlights the essential role of Chamonix in the creation of the Winter Olympic Games. Maison De La Mémoire Et Du Patrimoine (90 Rue Des Moulins), Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Sevrier
Children’s show The P’tious Hour. Discover this show at the Annecy Lake Ecomuseum! This free event for children aged 3 to 7 offers games and discoveries about the life of young Savoyards of yesteryear. A fun and educational experience to share with family! Ecomusée Du Lac D’Annecy (Route De L’Eglise), Sevrier – May 17 at 4:30pm. Info here
Children’s show Light up the Museum! Participate in “Light up the Museum!” at the Annecy Lake Ecomuseum. This interactive and playful event, ideal for ages 8 to 98, invites you to rediscover the museum through games and challenges. Free entry, no reservation needed! Ecomusée Du Lac D’Annecy (Route De L’Eglise), Sevrier – May 17 at 6:30pm. Info here
Sallanches
Concert Nocturnal Symphonies! Discover the concert Nocturnal Symphonies! – Château Des Rubins – Observatoire Des Alpes (105 Montée Des Rubins – Sallanches) on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7:00pm, reserve your seat now for the concert Nocturnal Symphonies! Price: €8
Sciez
Exhibition Guided visit of the museum by lantern. This multidisciplinary exhibition plunges you into prehistory, armed with your lantern. Discover artifacts and fascinating stories at the Museum of Prehistory and Geology. From 8pm to 11pm. Starting at €3. Don’t forget to bring your lantern, flashlight, or headlamp to fully enjoy this nocturnal adventure. Info and reservations here. Musée De Préhistoire Et Géologie Jean Hallemans (207 Route Du Moulin De La Glacière), Sciez
Cluses
Exhibition Mechanics and Gears. The Musée De L’horlogerie Et Du Décolletage presents Mechanics and Gears: guided tour of the collections, an exhibition visible on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7pm. The museum will also be accessible for free self-guided visits until 10pm. more info here
Macro Photography Exhibition. The Macro Photography Exhibition invites you to dive into the fascinating world of close-up photography. Coralie Sanson, a talented photographer, specializes in the art of capturing images up close to her subjects, revealing the hidden beauty of objects. This exhibition takes place at the Museum of Watchmaking and Screw-Cutting, in Cluses, starting at 7pm. more info here
Rumilly
Show The Circus Me All Alone. Takes place in a captivating setting, where Dobran shares his family history marked by hardships. Heir to a circus tradition passed down by his grandfather Emilio, he reminisces nostalgic memories of his adventures on the roads with his brother Zork and their donkeys Zaskia and Boris. Musée De Rumilly, 5, Place De La Manufacture, 74150 Rumilly
Exhibition Rumilly Here and Elsewhere, Stories of Migration. Dive into poignant stories of uprooting and hope through testimonies and historical objects. Free entry! Musée De Rumilly, 5, Place De La Manufacture, 74150 Rumilly
Permanent Exhibition. Dive into local history through interactive collections and a sensory journey. A rewarding experience for the whole family, with free activity booklets for children! Musée De Rumilly, 5, Place De La Manufacture, 74150 Rumilly
Les Gets
Concert One Work One Song. This immersive experience will plunge you into a universe where each work tells a story through music, creating a magical and inspiring atmosphere. Museum of Mechanical Music
Thonon les Bains
Guided tour “The Allobroges of Napoleon”. Dive into the history of generals Dessaix, Chastel, and Dupas, heroes of the Revolution and the Empire, through a captivating exhibition. Tours at 4pm, 6pm, and 9pm at Musée Du Chablais, 2 Rue Michaud, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains. Self-guided visits from 2:30pm
Free visit Ecomuseum of fishing and the lake. This multidisciplinary exhibition immerses you in the world of Lake Geneva fishermen through traditional guardhouses and aquariums. Écomusée De La Pêche Et Du Lac (2 Quai De Rives), Thonon-les-Bains
