Big Night of Museums | La Nit dels Museus

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Big Night of Museums

Here is a detailed listing for the Big Night of Museums 2026 in Valencia. This event is part of a European-wide celebration where the city's most iconic buildings and galleries stay open late for free.

• Event Name: The Big Night of Museums (La Nit dels Museus)
• Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
• Cost: Free admission to all participating venues
• Atmosphere: Expect live music, workshops, and theatrical tours alongside the exhibitions.

Late-Night Schedule & Locations

Category 1: Open 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM

These venues focus on the historic heart of Valencia and its traditional heritage.

• La Llotja (The Silk Exchange): Located at Carrer de la Llotja, 2. A stunning UNESCO World Heritage site known for its spiralling columns.
• Centre Arqueològic de l’Almoina: Located at Plaça de l'Almoina. An underground journey through Roman, Visigoth, and Arab ruins.
• Museu del Corpus (Casa de les Roques): Located at Carrer de les Roques, 3. Displays the massive, ancient wooden carriages used in city parades.
• Museu de la Ciutat (City Museum): Located at Plaça de l'Arquebisbe, 3. Housed in the Marquis of Campo's Palace, focusing on local art and civic history.
• L’Almodí: Located at Plaça de Sant Lluís Bertran, 2. A historic wheat store with medieval murals that now hosts art exhibitions.
• Museu d’Història de València: Located at Carrer de València, 42 (Mislata). Housed in a giant 19th-century water reservoir with incredible brick arches.

Category 2: Open 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

These locations are primarily large art foundations and grand palaces.

• Museu Nacional de Ceràmica (González Martí): Located at Carrer del Poeta Querol, 2. Famous for its incredible alabaster portal and collection of ceramics.
• Centre del Carme (CCCC): Located at Carrer del Museu, 2. A former convent turned contemporary art hub with vibrant, experimental exhibits.
• Fundació Bancaixa: Located at Plaça de Tetuan, 23. Usually hosts major temporary art exhibitions (often featuring artists like Picasso or Sorolla).

Category 3: The "Late Owls" (Open until 2:00 AM)

These venues are perfect for the end of your night, as they have the longest hours.

• Museu de Prehistòria de València: Located at Carrer de la Corona, 36. Showcases the archaeological treasures of the region from the Stone Age onwards.
• L’ETNO (Museu Valencià d’Etnologia): Located at Carrer de la Corona, 36. Focused on Valencian popular culture, identity, and traditions.
• MuVIM (Museum of Enlightenment): Located at Carrer de Quevedo, 10. Known for its modern architecture and cutting-edge multimedia exhibits.

Pro-Tip for Your Route

If you want to see as much as possible, start at the Museum of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes) near the riverbed around 7:00 PM, then walk into the Old Town (Ciutat Vella) to visit the Silk Exchange and Almoina. End your night at the Prehistory Museum in the Carmen district, as it stays open the latest.