Nuits des musées à la Citadelle

Musée Comtois : Enjoy a cosy evening, with herbal teas and board games, and discover the Musée Comtois collections in a whole new way. Times: 6pm to 11pm non-stop Museum of Resistance and Deportation: From the attic to the museum, new acquisitions 2025 Every year, many donors entrust the museum with objects and archives from their families. Through them, the history of the Second World War is revealed from a human perspective. Come and preview some of these latest acquisitions on Museum Night! Times: 8pm and 10pm In English or how to translate the last letters of those shot? Based on the museum team's research into the whereabouts of those who were shot at the citadel, students from the University of Franche-Comté have worked on translating their last letters. Come and share this experience with them, and delve deep into the words and meaning of these extraordinary writings. Times: 8.15pm, 9.15pm and 10.15pm Object stories, another look at the museum Behind each object, there are many intertwined stories. Master's students in history will tell you some of them on a tour specially designed for Museum Night. Times: 8.30pm, 9.30pm and 10.30pm Museum : Sensory visit to the zoo: The Museum's zoo is home to a number of endangered species. As well as their endangered status, these fascinating animals awaken our senses in more ways than one... During Museum Night, come and sharpen your hearing, discover unexpected smells or refine your vision accompanied by an animal mediator-guardian. An uncertain but unusual experience! Times: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm Natural History Museum: Discover the historical treasures in the collections of the Museum of Natural History. Opening times: 8pm

Dates

Opening periods

17 May from 6pm to midnight

from Sat 05/17 to Sun 05/18/2025 : from 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm

Practical information

Culture and tradition