The Fête de la Science is the perfect opportunity for children and adults alike to take part in fun activities and learn about biology, chemistry, archaeology and scientific investigation from professionals. During the week-long event, you can take advantage of open doors at Paris universities, science-related museums and other institutions to broaden your knowledge.
Why not take a look at the forensic police? Head for the Musée de la Préfecture de Police, located in the Hôtel de Police in the 5th arrondissement. Created in 1909 by Prefect Louis Lépine, it traces the history of the Paris police from the 17th century to the present day. More than 2,000 works of art highlight the different professions and missions of the Prefecture, from investigators to forensic scientists.
Fête de la Science 2025: events at museums in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Fête de la Science is back, from October 3 to 13, 2025, in Paris and throughout the Ile-de-France region! Numerous institutions are taking part in this cultural extravaganza, including museums in the Paris region, which are hosting a wide range of events. [Read more]
Gérard Morel is a magistrate and vice-president of the Pontoise judicial court, as well as an author of historical novels. On the occasion of the Fête de la Science, he will be presenting his latest book, "Ces femmes qui tuent - D'Agrippine à Marie Besnard, les grandes empoisonneuses de l'Histoire". According to him, poisoners were often women who wanted to free themselves from the patriarchal yoke.
Sébastien Aguilar is a forensic engineer, author and lecturer in forensic science. As part of the Fête de la Science, he will be presenting the latest techniques used by the forensic police to solve criminal investigations.
Eric Baccard holds a doctorate in medicine and a number of university degrees in forensic medicine, criminalistics, lesion ballistics and criminology. An expert approved by the French Supreme Court, he has worked on a number of sensitive criminal cases in France and abroad. Chief forensic pathologist for Kosovo in 2000, then consultant for the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, he was appointed by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in 2004 to create and develop the forensic resources of the Office responsible for scientific evidence. On the occasion of the Fête de la Science, he will be presenting his career and his book "Nécropoles", published in 2024 by Editions Lharmattan.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 4, 2025 to October 18, 2025
Location
Préfecture de Police Museum
4 Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève
75005 Paris 5
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Fête de la Science 2025: events at museums in Paris and the Île-de-France region
