An Artful Evening
If you happen to be in Europe this month, Saturday (16 May) is the perfect time to revisit some of your favorite museums or to discover new ones. That night marks the fifth edition of “La Nuit des Musées.“ More than 30 European countries will participate in this event, under the patronage of the Conseil européen and, for the first time, of UNESCO, whose doors will also be open. There are 323 events in Ile-de-France alone, including 150 in Paris.
Many of the museums will be open until 1:00 a.m., and, in addition to access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, there will be performances, readings, films and concerts, among other offerings. As further enticement, entrance to the events is free.
To read more about these events, the programme is available in French and in English at www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr.
Jan del Monte, blogging from the rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris, France
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