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For its new Contre-Soirée, the musée national de la Marine invites you to discover its collections and the exhibition “The Call of the Depths” free of charge, and offers a range of exclusive activities. A late-night opening designed especially for young adults!
Programme: The Call of the Depths. An underwater adventure from antiquity to the present day. In Paris, the exhibition “The Call of the Depths — An underwater adventure from antiquity to the present day” runs from October 14, 2026 to April 4, 2027. It is the highlight of the “Call of the Depths” cycle. Through more than 200 works, it explores humanity’s fascination with the abyss, between science, imagination and the conquest of the deep. Learn more about the exhibition Slam performances The slam artist Elvi turns their gaze and words to works in the temporary exhibition, in an immersive and poetic interlude. Location: Temporary exhibition Times: 7:45pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm (duration: about 15 min) Encounter with a work As you wander through the exhibition, guides shed light on a selection of works. Seek them out and let the works reveal all their secrets. Location: Temporary exhibition Times: 7pm to 10:30pm DJ set Come dance with French DJ OrKatz, an oceanic “artivist” deeply connected to the underwater world. Their minimal, hypnotic sounds combine with the sounds of marine animals to offer a musical journey and a reconnection with the ocean. Location: Museum hall Times: 8pm to 9:30pm Introduction to linocut The fauna, flora and fantastical creatures of the seabed feed our imagination. Discover linocut with artist Mélanie Alpach and her patterns inspired by the underwater world! Location: Espace d’Actualité Times: 7:30pm to 8:30pm (duration: about 15 min) Open access throughout Divination encounters The underwater world inspires many evocative and powerful myths and legends. What if they had something to teach you about yourself? Let your intuition guide you! Location: Members’ Lounge Times: 7:30pm to 10:30pm (duration: about 5 minutes) Open access throughout Pop-up bar All evening, relax at the pop-up bar of the Café de la Marine in the museum hall (paid). Times: 7pm to 10:30pm
Price: Admission is free, but booking is strongly recommended
Source: paris.fr — photo: © Musée national de la Marine