What could be better than the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace for a successful Fête de la Science? This cultural event offers a host of exceptional activities throughout the Paris region, all free of charge. On the program, you and your family can meet scientists, discover advances in research and enjoy hundreds of conferences, workshops and other events that put Science at the forefront. Join us at Le Bourget on October 5, 2025 for a day out of the ordinary!
This museum invites you to discover its collections on aviation and aeronautics. Created in 1919 by Albert Caquot, a brilliant French engineer of the time, the collection was officially inaugurated in 1921 in Chalais-Meudon, then in 1936 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Closed by the Germans during the Second World War, the museum resurfaced in 1973, having moved to Le Bourget. The opening ofRoissy-Charles-De-Gaulle airport in 1974 freed up space to repatriate more pieces to the museum's hangars.
Nearly 400 objects are on display in 16 rooms and 4,000m2, including model aircraft, the gondola from the La France airship, the Antoinette Type VII aeroplane and the Grand Prix d'Aviation cup dating from 1910, not to mention dozens of aircraft and rockets that can be seen up close. The Boeing 747, A380, Concorde, Ariane 1 and Ariane 5, Super Frelon helicopter and Douglas C-47A American warplane are also on display, and you can even climb aboard!
Fête de la Science 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France: the program of free events
The Fête de la Science is back from October 3 to 13, 2025 for its 34th edition! The idea? 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]
At the heart of the museum's collections, in just 15 minutes, discover the "whys and wherefores" of a physical, chemical or biological phenomenon. The great questions of aviation and space will no longer hold any secrets for you! 11:00 am - Hall Pionniers de l'Air
How does an airplane fly? (Le Voisin n°1 bis, the first airplanes in history) 12:00 pm - Hall Grande Guerre
What to do when there's no pilot? (Le Voisin 10, one of the first drone attempts) 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Hall de la navigation et du contrôle aérien: How does the weather make flying easier? 4pm - Espace Hall
How does a rocket take off? (The Véronique rocket, one of the first French rockets)
Free admission.
For the Fête de la Science, Les Petits Débrouillards are taking over the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace! Come and explore, manipulate and question with us through fun and interactive scientific experiments, open to all. This year, we're taking you on a journey to the heart of "Intelligences": animal, collective, artificial... A stimulating moment to awaken curiosity, share knowledge and make science child's play! Location: Hall Concorde Duration: 30 minutes Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age recommendation: 6 years and over Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
Free access
Laboratories and universities from Île-de-France are at the museum to present their research on the link between aeronautical and aerospace innovation and intelligence. Come and talk to some of the leading scientists in the field. Location: Hall Concorde Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age recommendation: 8 years and over Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Free access
In partnership with :
IPSA: école d'ingénieurs de l'air, de l'espace et de la mobilité durable
Université Paris Nanterre - IUT Ville d'Avray - Spécialisation Aéronautique, Transports et Energétique
Are we alone in the Universe? Let's try to answer this question by searching for life in our Universe, and discover that extraterrestrials may not be as far away as you think! You'll gain a better understanding of the different characteristics that allow life to exist on Earth, and in particular the importance of our star, the Sun.
Location: planetarium
Duration: 30 minutes
Schedules: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm,
Age recommendation: 6 years and over
Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Not for children under 4.
Please register at the Information Desk. 53 people per session. Departure from the planetarium entrance. Visitors must arrive at least 5 minutes in advance. It is not possible to enter the planetarium once the session has started.
As part of the Fête de la Science at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, take part in a discussion on autopilot in the age of artificial intelligence. This interactive debate will enable the public to reflect on the new technological challenges in this area and share their views. Location: hall Concorde Duration: 1h30 Times: 14h30 Age recommendation: from 10 years Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Free access
Discover the collections of the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, a key site in the history of aviation, where many exploits took place, including the first transatlantic crossings. During this visit, discover or rediscover aviation and space, from the first flights to the present day.
Location: museum tour
Duration: 1h30
Times: 11am and 3.30pm
Age recommendation: 8 years and over
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Registration at the Information Desk. 25 people per tour slot. Departure from the "Departure" airlock in the Huit colonnes hall.
Set up in pairs at your stations, discover the basics of piloting, from take-off to landing, with a view to completing a full flight between Paris-Le Bourget and Roissy CDG airports. Location: Simupilote Duration: 1h Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Age recommendation: 8 years and over Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Registration at the Information Point. 18 people per tour slot. Departure from in front of Simupilote (located in the Prototype Hall)
Keep your eyes peeled for animals lurking everywhere in our collections! Follow our guide to discover the museum's must-sees in a new light, and take on the challenges of Heli the bat. Thanks to this participative tour, you'll learn how the animal world has inspired mankind in its quest for flight, and which animals first traveled through the air and into Space.
Location: museum tour
Duration: 1h30
Times: 13h30
Age recommendation: 6 to 12 years
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Registration at the Information Desk. 15 people per visit. Children accompanied by at least one adult. Departure from the "Departure" airlock in the Huit colonnes hall.
Build a rocket and discover the action/reaction principles behind its launch as you launch a water rocket on the museum's tarmac! Location: south terrace. In case of bad weather, the "Du Plan au biplan" workshop (making a mini model) can be held in the animation room. Duration: 45 minutes Times: 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm Age recommendation: from 8 years old. Accessibility: no PRM access on south terrace. Accessible if retreated to activity room
Registration at the Information Desk. 25 people per time slot. Departure in front of the "Departure" airlock in the Huit Colonnes hall.
Through a fun, participative mediation, discover the technological profusion of the post-World War II era: experimental aircraft, speed prototypes, vertical take-off aircraft, etc. Location: hall des Prototypes Duration: 15 minutes Times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 Age recommendation: from 8 years Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Free admission
Dates and Opening Time
On October 5, 2025
Location
Air and Space Museum
Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget
93350 Bourget (Le)
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museeairespace.fr
Fête de la Science 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France: the program of free events
