On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Muséum-Aquarium in collaboration with the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Ecology/Service - Urban Ecology proposes to explore for the Night of Museums 2026, the ecological and eco-landscaped network made up of watercourses, aquatic and wet networks such as rivers, streams, canals, ponds, wetlands, called the "blue grid". Through workshops, manipulations, screenings, mini-conferences, the public will have the opportunity to apprehend urban wildlife from a new angle. The activities will all focus on biodiversity. In the presence of laboratories from the University of Lorraine, naturalist associations from the region but also stakeholders, associations and places of scientific culture. Activities and workshops LES OIS’EAUFlora 54Rivers, ponds, ponds, meadows... All these humid ecosystems are home to many inhabitants. Among them, birds are often the most represented. Come and discover the birds linked to water, and learn how to protect them.UNDERWATER ARE HIDING DRAGONSCPIE ChampenouxAction! Turn... the wheel, look me straight in the eyes, will you be able to recognize me? A fun and original approach to discover some species of frogs and toads.Do you want to learn more about salamanders and newts? We invite you to get to know them through other observation games, figurines and identification keys. Become - almost - unbeatable about the amphibians present in Lorraine.THE QUEBEC WETLANDS?Element 5 – Alexandre DerrezA wetland you said! But what exactly is a wetland from a regulatory and practical point of view? How do we demarcate it, and above all, what is the point?THE WETLANDS IN FISHKEEPINGCercle Aquariophile de NancySummary presentation of wetlands and fish species encountered, conservation and preservation methods in fishkeeping.METROPOLITAN AMPHIBIANSThe Green WorkshopCome discover the amphibians present on the metropolis and test your knowledge.DISCOVERY OF SOME SPECIES IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGICAL CORRIDORSDepartmental Federation of Hunters of Meurthe-et-MoselleThe actors of the FDC of Meurthe-et-Moselle propose to introduce some species from the aquatic environment and ecological corridors: The corridors of the blue grid The recognition of species, notably the anatids present in our region The pond creation projectsMaximum capacity: 10 peopleFRENCH POND AND FRESHWATER FISHLIEC – Dominique ChardardBecome unbeatable on the migration of eels and freshwater fish through small games and quizzes.And come discover how the ponds are managed.OCEAN SHADOW THEATERCompany Branch 101As part of the Night of Museums, parents and children are invited to explore together the world of the ocean through the discovery of shadow puppets. Guided by two artists, the duos create and manipulate silhouettes and characters to give life to their own stories. A moment of complicity and shared creation, where the subdued light gives birth to magic.Hours: 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.Duration: 1hAge: 6/8 yearsRegistration: on site (in front of the teaching room)FLASH VISIT "APRON DU RHONE"Come closer and keep an eye open! Here is the apron of the Rhône, a small but discreet fish... but fascinating. Discover how it lives at the bottom of rivers, camouflages itself among pebbles and resists the current. Why is it so rare today? What are its secrets for survival? A quick but captivating meeting, to better know this hidden treasure of our rivers.Audience: from 8 years oldSchedules: throughout the eveningDuration: about 20 minutesMINI-CONF'THE GRID IN JAPANESE STEPS OF THE PRAIRIE PONDS OF THE PNRLLorraine Regional ParkSince 2015, the PnrL has been working to restore ponds and dig new ones in order to favor amphibians. Nearly 200 ponds are concerned. Explanations on the choice of interventions and their implementation with farmers and other owners.Hours: 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.SHOWSBAD WEATHER IN TROUBLED WATERSCompany History of themIn a quiet little corner at the bottom of the sea, fish start to disappear one after another. Shrewd lobster, John MacLobster is leading the investigation, but little does he know the terrible truth that he will discover...Hours: 9 p.m.Duration: 45 minutesAge: from 6 years oldLocation: Amphitheater

OCEAN SHADOW THEATERCompany Branch 101As part of the Night of Museums, parents and children are invited to explore together the world of the ocean through the discovery of shadow puppets. Guided by two artists, the duos create and manipulate silhouettes and characters to give life to their own stories. A moment of complicity and shared creation, where the subdued light gives birth to magic.Hours: 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.Duration: 1hAge: 6/8 yearsRegistration: on site (in front of the teaching room)On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Muséum-Aquarium in collaboration with the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Ecology/Service - Urban Ecology proposes to explore for the Night of Museums 2026, the ecological and eco-landscaped network made up of watercourses, aquatic and wet networks such as rivers, streams, canals, ponds, wetlands, called the "blue grid". Through workshops, manipulations, screenings, mini-conferences, the public will have the opportunity to apprehend urban wildlife from a new angle. The activities will all focus on biodiversity. In the presence of laboratories from the University of Lorraine, naturalist associations from the region but also stakeholders, associations and places of scientific culture.

MINI-CONF'THE GRID IN JAPANESE STEPS OF THE PRAIRIE PONDS OF THE PNRLLorraine Regional ParkSince 2015, the PnrL has been working to restore ponds and dig new ones in order to favor amphibians. Nearly 200 ponds are concerned. Explanations on the choice of interventions and their implementation with farmers and other owners.Hours: 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Muséum-Aquarium in collaboration with the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Ecology/Service - Urban Ecology proposes to explore for the Night of Museums 2026, the ecological and eco-landscaped network made up of watercourses, aquatic and wet networks such as rivers, streams, canals, ponds, wetlands, called the "blue grid". Through workshops, manipulations, screenings, mini-conferences, the public will have the opportunity to apprehend urban wildlife from a new angle. The activities will all focus on biodiversity. In the presence of laboratories from the University of Lorraine, naturalist associations from the region but also stakeholders, associations and places of scientific culture.