Cité des sciences guide

Les Silencieuses: a nocturnal music event with headphones on at the Cité des sciences

La Cité des sciences et de l’Industrie is back with its “La Silencieuse,” a music night featuring silent disco— with DJ sets heard through headsets— and includes access to the current exhibitions and fun activities, this Friday, August 28, 2026.

Science Festival 2026: a journey to the heart of flavors in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

From October 2 to 12, 2026, Vitry-sur-Seine will take part in the Science Festival with a family‑friendly program of activities. Workshops, talks and demonstrations make research and science accessible.

Take Off, Youth: a free weekend for families to discover space at the Cité des sciences

On the occasion of an international summit dedicated to space, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is hosting "Décollez Jeunesse," a free weekend for families. Created in partnership with the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and the European Space Agency (ESA), the event offers activities, workshops, and encounters to spark kids' interest in space exploration.

Starry Nights 2026 in Paris: New Moon viewing at the Cité des Sciences

Star Night is back at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, where science mediators have lined up a host of engaging activities in Parc de la Villette, just behind the Geode, on August 12, 2026, following a memorable eclipse.

Solar eclipse 2026 in Paris: A special day at the Cité des sciences—discover the program

The Cité des sciences is dedicating a day to the solar eclipse visible from Paris on 12 August 2026. On the program: workshops, mini-lectures, Sun watching, eclipse tracking, and the Night of the Stars evening.

Artemis Mission at the City of Science: experience a virtual reality trip to the Moon — our review

La Cité des sciences presents Mission to the Moon, an Artemis VR experience — a virtual reality adventure built around the upcoming Artemis mission, available from July 8 to January 3, 2026. The route invites visitors to join the lunar South Pole in 2030, alongside astronaut Lucy Bauer. We’ve tested it—here’s our verdict!

Exhibition on poop in Paris: the Cité des sciences tackles the last great taboo

A universal topic rarely tackled head-on: the exhibition Poop, a Serious Story arrives at the Cité des sciences in Paris in spring 2027. A family-friendly path for ages 9 and up to talk about the body, toilets, hygiene, health and the environment without flinching.

Cité des sciences: Critical thinking, the exhibition that unsettles our certainties — our photos

The Cité des sciences hosts the exhibition Critical Thinking, a journey designed to help children and adults question their certainties and the way they reason, running from July 7 to August 29, 2026.

Magic Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences: when illusion becomes a scientific experience

The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris hosts Magic, a temporary exhibition devoted to illusions, cognitive biases, and the mechanisms of perception, running from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027. Designed in collaboration with magic companies and cognitive science researchers, this interactive journey, open to visitors aged 9 and up, explores why our brains sometimes fall for tricks.

The Cité des Sciences invites you to envision its future during a special weekend.

On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the Cité des Sciences presents City of Tomorrow, a weekend of activities and workshops to help shape the future of this iconic Paris venue.

Museum Night 2026 at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie: a free late-night event

The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie will take part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On this special evening, the museum will offer free access to its collections, exhibitions and performances.

Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos

The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times.

Chess and Math: Free Workshops and Giant Chess Tournaments at the City of Science

Your brain feeling a bit neglected right now? Mark your calendar for March 10 to 15, 2026, and come compare your mind with fellow participants through math workshops and a chess tournament at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie!

Follow the historic launch of the French astronaut to the ISS live from this museum in Paris.

This Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a major event for French space exploration is happening! At the Cité des Sciences, the public is invited to watch live and for free as French astronaut Sophie Adenot launches toward the International Space Station.

A space-themed family weekend featuring virtual reality and space simulators at the Cité des Sciences

On February 14 and 15, 2026, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will honor the historic departure of French astronaut Sophie Adenot. Immediately following her launch to the International Space Station, the museum will host a weekend of immersive activities, featuring flight simulators, virtual reality experiences, and engaging workshops designed to uncover the mysteries of space exploration—all perfect for visiting families.

Cosmic Heritage: An Immersive Musical Journey Celebrating Queen at the City of Science

The Cité des Sciences is transforming its planetarium into an immersive concert hall with "Cosmic Heritage," a musical experience that pays tribute to the legendary band Queen.

Villette eSport: The Cité des Sciences' video game festival won't be taking place this year

Contrary to initial announcements, the gaming festival at the City of Science will not take place in 2026. We're hopeful that Villette eSport will make a comeback next year.

Nuits de la lecture 2026: a week of fun and poetic exploration at the City of Science

The Cité des Sciences is taking part in this year's edition of the Nights of Reading, from January 21 to 25, 2026. The museum's library is offering a wide range of activities for children of all ages.

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: scientific discoveries and fun for all the family

The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is packed with fun and educational exhibitions for the whole family to discover, in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. It's the perfect place to learn all about the world around us!

Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos

From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles.