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The National Navy Museum Counter-Soirée
For its new Counter-Soirée, the National Navy Museum invites you to discover the collections and the exhibition "The Call of the Deep" for free and offers you unique activities. A night specially designed for young adults!
Musée national de la Marine (Paris 16th)
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The Call of the Deep. An adventure under the seas from Antiquity to the present day
In Paris, the exhibition "The Call of the Deep - An adventure under the seas from Antiquity to the present day" is held from October 14, 2026, to April 4, 2027. It constitutes the highlight of the "Call of the Deep" cycle. It explores, through more than 200 works, human fascination for the abyss, between science, imagination, and the conquest of the deep.
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Slam Performances
The slam artist Elvi casts his gaze and words on works from the temporary exhibition, during an immersive and poetic stopover.
Location: Temporary exhibition
Times: 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM (duration: approximately 15 min)
Meeting with an Artwork
Throughout the exhibition, mediators enlighten you on a selection of works. Meet them and let the works tell you all their secrets.
Location: Temporary exhibition
Times: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
DJ Set
Come dance with French DJ OrKatz, an oceanic "artivist" deeply linked to the underwater world. Her minimal and hypnotic sounds combine with the sounds of marine animals to offer a musical journey and a reconnection to the ocean.
Location: Museum Hall
Times: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Introduction to Linocut
The fauna, flora, and fantastic creatures of the seabed nourish our imagination. Discover linocut with artist Mélanie Alpach and her patterns inspired by the underwater world!
Location: News Area
Times: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (duration: approximately 15 min)
Free continuous access
Divinatory Encounters
The underwater world fuels many evocative and powerful myths and legends. What if they had something to teach you about yourself? Let yourself be guided by your intuition!
Location: Members' Lounge
Times: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (duration: approximately 5 minutes)
Free continuous access
Pop-up Bar
All evening, relax around the Café de la Marine pop-up bar in the museum hall (paid offer).
Times: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Our take on this event
Forget the usual quiet gallery experience as the museum transforms into an underwater sanctuary for a night of rhythm and mystery. From deep-sea inspired DJ sets to artistic workshops and mystical readings, it is the perfect place to explore the ocean's enigmas through a creative, nocturnal lens.
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Musée national de la Marine hosts La Contre-Soirée, an immersive night centered around the exhibition The Call of the Depths. From 19:00 to 23:00, explore the secrets of the deep sea through a diverse artistic program featuring spoken word, electronic music, and creative workshops in the 16th arrondissement. A pop-up bar will also be available for refreshments throughout the evening. Attendance is entirely free, although booking your spot in advance is strongly recommended. The museum is fully accessible to all visitors, with specific facilities provided for those with disabilities.
Discover the depths of the ocean at the Musée national de la Marine during La Contre-Soirée on November 5, 2026. Starting at 19:00, you are invited to explore the exhibition The Call of the Depths, featuring over 200 works exploring our connection to the abyss. Throughout the evening, until 22:30, mediators will be present to share the stories behind the collections. The program includes slam poetry performances by Elvi at 19:45, 20:30, and 21:30, as well as an aquatic-inspired DJ set by OrKatz in the main hall from 20:00 to 21:30.
Engage your creativity with a linocut workshop hosted by artist Mélanie Alpach in the Espace d'Actualité between 19:30 and 20:30, or explore the mysterious side of marine folklore with divinatory encounters in the Salon des adhérents from 19:30 to 22:30. A pop-up bar managed by the Café de la Marine will serve visitors in the hall from 19:00 to 22:30.
The event is designed to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming wheelchair users, the deaf or hard of hearing, the blind or visually impaired, and individuals with cognitive disabilities. Sign language interpretation is included. While the event is free of charge, please remember to book your place online in advance to ensure entry.
