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Le Saturday 17 May 2025, the museums of Limoges will come alive on the occasion of the 21th edition of the European Night of Museums. Plenty of activities are on the program: treasure hunt on the enamels of the Museum of Fine Arts, immersive guided tours through the works of the Four des Casseaux, night stroll among the insects at the Cité des Insectes and many more! Bring your flashlight and your curiosity to discover the hidden treasures of our museums…
Discover: the 2025 program
In Limoges
Form your best team for a game at the Adrien Dubouché Museum!
Independent game booklet Mystery character of the museum
From 18 p.m. to 23:30 p.m. – Come solve puzzles at the Adrien Dubouché National Museum! Grab your game booklet, explore the museum in search of hidden clues, and unmask the identity of this mysterious figure.
- Duration: all evening.
- For all audiences.
- Free activity, reservations on site on the day.
Visit of the exhibition with the artist Catherine Bernis, accompanied by Elsa Bachelard, exhibition curator
From 18:30 p.m. to 19:30 p.m. – Immerse yourself in the poetic and cosmic universe of Catherine Bernis. During an immersive guided tour, discover her works in the company of the artist and Elsa Bachelard, museum curator and exhibition curator. World(s) of paper and porcelain.
- Duration 1 hour
- Limited places: 20 participants
- Reservations on site on the day
- More information by telephone at 05 55 33 08 50
Guided tour May the best man win!
3 sessions, at 19 p.m. and 23 p.m. – Take on the challenge as a team and enter the world of the museum through unique games created by a tour guide. Teamwork, observation skills, and speed will be your best assets to beat the other participants. A surprise awaits the winning team at the end of the evening.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- From 18 years.
- Limited places, reservation on site on the day.
- More information by phone at 05 55 33 08 50.
Porcelain playing card workshop
From 22 p.m. to 23:30 p.m. – Did you know? The museum houses surprising plates decorated with playing cards, designed by Salvador Dalí (with the Raynaud factory), Guilhem Navé and Michel Lassont (for Animal Fabuleux), and by the La Rochelle faience factory. It's your turn to be an artist! Draw inspiration from these original works to create your own card on a porcelain plate.
- Duration: 1h30.
- Accessible to everyone from 6 years old.
- More information by telephone at 05 55 33 08 50.
A visit to the Four des Casseaux
Night visit to the Four des Casseaux
21h to 22h30 – Participate in a night visit to the Casseaux Oven Museum, classified as a Historic Monument. On the occasion of the new exhibition “Limoges Art Deco” From April 17, 2025 to October 31, 2025, discover these masterpieces of the Art Deco bring many forgotten manufacturers back to the forefront. They reinforce the presence of Limoges porcelain makers among the major players in the artistic and cultural life of the 20th century. More information by telephone at 05 55 33 28 74.
A giant treasure hunt at the Museum of Fine Arts
Hey Ho Enamels Art Adventure Course
From 20h - Explore the museum in fashion treasure hunt !
During opening hours, go looking for the iclues scattered throughout the collectionsFind the secret hiding place where the badges are hidden, the reward for your artistic journey. A fun challenge for young and old! Duration: approximately 1 to 30 hours
Presentation of the exceptional collection of enamel painted by Jean II Pénicaud
From 20 p.m. – A treasure trove of enamels enters the museum! Museum of Fine Arts was enriched in 2024 with a rare set of 6 painted enamel plaques, made by Jean II Pénicaud in the 16th century. These works tell the legend of Saint-Martial through scenes of incredible finesse: vibrant colors, subtle nuances, delicate landscapes... More information by telephone at 05 55 45 98 10.
Dive into history at the Resistance Museum
Exhibitions You won't go dancing anymore! Clandestine balls 1939-1945 & The end of the war 1944-1945… Operations, repression, deportations and the end of the Third Reich
2 exhibitions, from 18 p.m. – On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the museum opens its doors in the evening to explore two fascinating exhibitions.
- "You won't go dancing anymore!" immerses you in the vibrant and forbidden world of clandestine balls during the Occupation.
- "The end of the war 1944-1945" looks back on the last months of the conflict, between liberation, justice and reconstruction.
A unique opportunity to experience history in a different way, at nightfall. For more information, call 05 55 45 84 44 or email: musee.resistance@limoges.fr
Concert film: The Resistance at the Shadow Ball
20h to 21h30 – Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of clandestine balls during the Occupation. Through a cinema-concert original mixing testimonies, images and music, Pascal Lamige tells the story of youth, freedom and the desire to live despite the war. A live show by Zazous Production, between memory and modernity. Duration: 1h30. More information at 05 55 45 84 44 or by email: musee.resistance@limoges.fr
Around
A flashlight exploration of the city of insects
- From 19 p.m. to 20:30 p.m. – Explore the fascinating world of insects during this nocturnal the City of Insects. Visit the gardens andtemporary exhibition “Insects in Pop Culture”.
- De 20:30am to 21:30pm - Continue with a insect tasting for the more adventurous and a dinner break (snack on site or picnic to plan)
- From 21:30 am to 22:30 pm - Walk around with your flashlight in the museum to discover the exhibitions and the vivarium. Don't forget your flashlight! Online reservations, more information by telephone at 05 55 04 02 55.
A look back at the Night of Museums 2024
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