Museums at Night is an annual festival in London. It is part of the larger European festival called La Nuit des Musees.
During the three nights of Museums at Night in London, many of the biggest and best museums in the city will be open late for visitors to enjoy the collections and exhibitions, as well as special events.
With hundreds of events talking place in London and throughout the UK, the three days feature some of the biggest and most important museum events of the year. Live music, performances, film screenings, panel discussions, and thematic guided tours will all be part of the festivities.
One of the best parts about Museums at Night is that many of the museums participating in the festival are opening their doors to visitors free of charge. Yes, that’s free London museums all three nights plus a whole lot of special events in London!
The highlights of Museums at Night in London include candlelight tours of Sir John Soane’s Museum, chandelier-lit visits and talks at Apsley House, evening activities at Somerset House, and extreme art, film, music, circus, and performances at the Horniman Museum.