For the 33rd Fête de la Science, numerous establishments all over France are promoting scientific culture and research, through events that are often fun and accessible for the whole family, from October 4 to 14, 2024. And like every year, this new edition is open to all and free of charge. It's a great way to learn more about the scientific advances made every year, and to gain a better understanding of the world around us.
That's the aim of the Exploradôme museum in Vitry-sur-Seine( Val-de-Marne, France), which opens its doors to the public on October 14. This non-profit museum specializes in the popularization of scientific culture, making the Fête de la Science one of the establishment's key events of the year. Since 1998, it has been one of the most popular venues for scientific culture in the Paris region. And if you can't find what you're looking for, you can always consult our guide to available events in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 4 to 14, 2024 for its 33rd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
What does the ocean floor hide? What are the genetic characteristics of marine animals? How does the ocean interact with the atmosphere? How do coastal populations live?
As part of the Fête de la Science 2024, the CNRS is taking over the Exploradôme for an afternoon of workshops, scientific experiments, games and meetings with CNRS researchers on the theme of "Ocean of Knowledge".
Through a wide range of formats - workshops, manipulations, meetings, demonstrations... - CNRS scientists invite you, through the prism of geology, biology, sociology, geography, astrophysics or physics, to discover the universe and mysteries of the ocean.
Come and experiment, investigate and manipulate to learn about scientific reasoning, and build your own knowledge!
Come and meet researchers and mediators in a fun and friendly setting with the "word-of-mouth" workshop. Your mission is to listen and convey a scientific phrase as faithfully as possible. Are you up to the challenge?
Discover water-related issues, and more specifically water pollution, from a physical perspective.
Free admission (subject to availability).
In a friendly atmosphere, come and exchange ideas with scientists from a variety of disciplines in a speed searching format, within a set timeframe. At the gong, change tables and meet another researcher!
On the program: Marine biology: discover the major stages of animal evolution through the analysis of genetic networks. Astrochemistry: immerse yourself in the study of planetary organic matter. Human and social sciences: discuss how coastal cities are adapting to the risk of flooding, and discover the health, social and geographic mobility of coastal populations. Astrophysics: discuss astrophysics and the search for neutrinos in the ocean. Marine geology: discover the oceanic lithosphere and the processes that take place there.
Free admission (subject to availability). Several continuous sessions from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Put on your detective costume! CNRS scientists will put your curiosity to the test: discover a selection of objects linked to their research and, through dialogue and manipulation, try to unravel the mystery of their laboratory work.
On the program: Geology: discover the tools used to measure tectonic displacements and movements linked to volcanic activity. Humanities and social sciences: discover laboratory objects in sociology, geography and psychology. Astrochemistry: head for the Red Planet with the Exomars space mission! Astrophysics: discover the modules used to observe the ocean and discuss how they work.
Free admission. Several continuous sessions from 2pm to 6pm.
Come and take up the challenges of the Brico'lab workshop! The watchwords: tinker, experiment alone or collaborate, try, fail, try again, and above all, have fun. There are no wrong answers here, only solutions: yours.
In this workshop, build your own solution and learn how to engineer and solve a real-life problem!
Free admission (subject to availability).
Based on interaction, the "Tour de science" workshops take you on a multifaceted discovery of the ocean, from the perspective of engineering, physics, computer science and biology. The choice is yours: watch a live scientific demonstration or take part in a hands-on experience!
On the program: "The ring cloud": wait for the machine to fill up with white matter, press down on the top of the machine and see how clouds form. What shape does the cloud take when propelled? Does it stay the same size as it rises? "Tornado in a box": Do you know whether tornadoes form from the bottom up in nature? With "tornado in a box", you'll discover all the secrets of tornado formation. Try to predict its direction of rotation and how it interacts with the wind. Cycl'eau": Take a glass marble, representing a drop of water, and take it on a journey from the mountains to the sea. What does each element correspond to? What are water's natural paths? Are they linked to human activity? "A fog chamber": Watch a fog chamber being built to understand how discoveries are made in astrophysics and visualize cosmic particles. "Genetics of marine animals": This workshop invites you to immerse yourself in the genetics of marine animals and discover the origins of hemoglobins. Come and take part in fun experiments to get a glimpse of the links between humans and marine animals.
Free admission (subject to availability).
Interested?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 4, 2024 to October 14, 2024
Location
Exploradôme
18 avenue Henri-Barbusse, Place du Marché
94400 Vitry sur Seine
Prices
Free
Booking
www.exploradome.fr
01 43 91 16 33
info@exploradome.com
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
