February vacations 2025: guided tours and workshops for children at La Monnaie de Paris

No doubt about it, after such a chaotic return to school in January, you've earned the right to get some rest, and so have the kids! Fortunately, the February and March vacations are just around the corner: a time we're all looking forward to. However, it's out of the question to spend the whole school vacation on the sofa watching TV, especially in Paris, where there's no shortage of family outings!

From February 15 to March 3, 2025, La Monnaie de Paris is organizing a whole host offun and excitingactivities. This one-of-a-kind museum is offering guided tours to discover its collections through children's eyes, as well as creative workshops to make your own chocolate medal, learn about the art of Monnaie de Paris or create your own medal using coin-making techniques.

Allow €14 per child for creative workshops and €6 for guided tours. Adults will need to pay €14 to take part in the guided tour, bearing in mind that this price includes admission to the museum! In short, here's a great program to keep you and your family busy and cultivated during the February vacations 2024!

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On the program:

Investigations

Save Bébert le Lingot!

Have you seen Bébert le Lingot? It's up to you to find him!

• When? Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays until 8 p.m.
• For whom? 5 years and up

Guided tours

Les Bambins hit the jackpot

A visit at children's level, punctuated by fun activities, riddles, secrets and legends to unlock the secrets of the coin and its history.

• When? Saturday, February 22 at 3pm
• For whom? 5 to 7 years
• How much ? €14, €6 concessions

Behind the scenes at La Monnaie de Paris

Take advantage of an evening tour to discover the unexplored backstage world of La Monnaie de Paris. From the secrets of a factory producing coins and medals, to the hidden recesses of a neo-classical palace, there's something for everyone!

• When? Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm
• For whom ? ages 8 and up

Workshops

Make your own decoration!

Discover the art of enamelling with your family and create your own order!

• When? February 14 at 3pm
• Who ? 12 years and up

Shape your bestiary

Go in search of the animals in the museum's collections, and then create your own fantastic bestiary...

• When ? February 18 t February 26 at 11 a.m.
• Who? Children aged 5 and over
• How much? Included with museum admission, €12

From metal to jewelry

Discover the magic of La Monnaie de Paris' crafts: polishing, enameling, jewelry-making, direct-cut engraving, etc.

• When? February 21 at 3pm, February 22 and 27 at 11am
• For whom ? children aged 10 and over

Chocolate melts

This way, gourmands! Young and old, come and create your own chocolate medal!

• When? February 20 and 28 at 11am, February 26 at 3pm
• Who ? 7 years and up
• How much ? included with museum admission, €12

Make your own decoration

Discover the art of enameling civil and military decorations and create your own order using the grand feu enamel technique.

• When? February 15 and 25 at 3pm, February 19 at 11am
• For whom? From age 12
• How much? €14, museum admission included

Make your own medal

Young and old alike can try their hand at our workshops, and create their own medal. Artistic competition guaranteed!

• When? February 15, 21, 25 at 11am, February 19, 20, 27, 28 and March 1 at 3pm
• Who ? From 7 years old
• How much? 14 €, museum admission included