Musée Carnavalet Marks 160 Years with Free Weekend and Late-Night Program

The Musée Carnavalet in Paris will celebrate its 160th anniversary with a free weekend on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026. No reservation is required for most events. On Saturday, daytime activities include guided visits 'Paris-ci, par-là' at 10am and 2pm, collection tours at 11:30am and 4:30pm, and a creative workshop from 3pm to 5pm. From 6pm, the nocturne 'Rêver Paris' features a jazz concert by NODZ until 9pm, an immersive game, a glitter bar, drag performances from 7pm to 9pm, and a DJ set by Mancha BRS until 11pm. Sunday's program shifts to divinatory tarot visits at 11:15am, 3:15pm, and 4:30pm, 'Paris queer' themed tours at 2pm and 3:30pm, drag bingo hosted by Kings Factory from 12:30pm to 2pm, and a dream-themed creative space from 2pm to 4pm. All events are free, subject to capacity. The museum's collections remain free year-round, showcasing Paris history from medieval signs to Proust's bedroom. The museum is located at 23 rue de Sévigné, 75003, near Saint-Paul metro. Saturday hours are 10am-11pm (last entry 10:30pm), Sunday 10am-6pm. Free entry.