During the Easter vacations 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is offering a day 100% dedicated to families, to discover one of the region's most interactive museums, all while having fun!
Throughout the year, the Air and Space Museum sparks wonder in both children and adults alike. With its extraordinary exhibits, engaging exhibitions, interactive zones, and family-friendly events, the museum in Seine-Saint-Denis truly knows how to make visitors' eyes shine with delight!
And he's not planning to stop there. The Air & Space Museum invites us to revisit its dedicated space for children, with a major fun-filled event that turns an ordinary Sunday into a day of celebration!
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, don't miss My Family Aboard, a full day packed with shows, games, and activities designed especially for young visitors. It’s the perfect way to kick off the spring and Easter holidays in Île-de-France!
So, what surprises are in store for us at the Air and Space Museum this Sunday, April 19th? Put on your astronaut helmet or aviation goggles and embark on an exciting adventure, exploring all sorts of aircraft—from airplanes and dirigibles to helicopters, rockets, and other flying machines.
During this joyful family day, visitors can enjoy unique activities and age-appropriate adventures for children. All activities are included with the museum ticket, but with the potential for crowds, some of the attractions can fill up quickly. Don't wait—reserve your tickets now for this delightful spring day at the museum.
What's on the agenda in My Family on Board:
Activities for all ages
- Information Desk ("Arrival" Counter)
Head to the Information Point in the main entrance hall of the museum for all event details. You’ll also find Héli’s satchels and activity booklets there, which, through fun games and creative workshops, provide an engaging way to explore the museum’s collections.
And don’t forget to take part in the always-winning raffle for a chance to leave with a special museum souvenir (one entry per person)!
- Egg Squadron Challenge
Embark on a journey through the museum’s exhibits by answering questions and collecting your surprise at the Information Point.
Location: Museum tour route
Duration: Ongoing
Times: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Recommended age: Three different routes will be offered based on children’s ages: 0-3 years, 4-7 years, and 8-12 years
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
No pre-registration required (subject to availability).
Pick up your booklet at the Information Point. Pen not included.
- “To Space and Beyond” Show
To extend your visit to the “Little Steps on the Moon” exhibit, join us for the “To Space and Beyond” show. Meet astronaut Gali, lost in space! Mechanics Nestor and scientist Zenon jump aboard an interactive rocket to help find her. The countdown is on! From Saturn’s rings to Mars, get ready for an adventure full of daring, mischief, and imagination as our space travelers explore new worlds. Along the way, they’ll land on the Moon, marvel at a superstar star, discover an unknown planet, build a curious machine, and encounter surprises that will change the course of their journey… Join this exciting expedition and prepare to reach for the stars!
Location: Auditorium
Times: 3:00 p.m.
Recommended age: From 3 years old
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
- Kite-Flying Activity
Enjoy a lively moment on the museum’s tarmac, watching colorful kites soar high. Afterwards, drop by the Concorde Hall to make and decorate your own small kite.
Location: Tarmac and Concorde Hall
Times: Ongoing
Recommended age: 6 years and up
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
No pre-registration required (subject to stock availability).
- Héli’s Puzzle Mission
Join us for a fun and creative activity right in the heart of the museum: a group puzzle. Work together to reassemble an illustration of Héli the bat surrounded by the museum's iconic aircraft.
Location: Dollfus Room
Times: Ongoing
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
Free entry.
Journey from 0 to 3 Years: Little Pilots of the Sky
- Little Story: Caroline’s Balloon
Caroline has lost her red balloon... Feeling sad, she sets off to find it both on the ground and in the sky. Join your little one, guided by a storyteller, on an extraordinary adventure full of surprises and lovable characters. A whirlwind of colors and emotions will delight both parents and children. Will they manage to find Caroline’s balloon?
Location: Meeting point in the Hall of the Eight Columns
Duration: 45 minutes
Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4 p.m.
Recommended age: 0 to 5 years, with each child accompanied by an adult
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Register at the Information Desk, subject to availability (20 spots)
- The Cocoon
Come discover the Cocoon, the museum’s brand-new space designed especially for toddlers. Perfectly suited for babies aged 0 to 3, this area offers a peaceful space for babies and their parents during their visit. Features include a breastfeeding area, age-appropriate toys, and changing facilities—all tailored to provide a 100% baby-friendly experience!
Location: The Cocoon (first floor of the Great War Hall)
Open access
- Exhibition “Tiny Steps on the Moon”
Produced by the Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse, the “Tiny Steps on the Moon” exhibition invites young visitors to explore a fun and immersive journey, enriched by the Museum of Air and Space. Making its debut, this exhibition sparks children’s curiosity and offers a family-friendly exploration of space’s mysteries.
Location: Grande Gallery Hall
Continuous activities “Mini Astronauts” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Continuous activities “Between Dunes and Craters” from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Journey for 4-7-Year-Olds: The Little Astronauts
- Exhibition “Small Steps on the Moon”
Produced by the Toulouse Space City, the “Small Steps on the Moon” exhibition offers young visitors an interactive journey designed for sensory immersion, enriched by the Air and Space Museum. Making its debut, this exhibition sparks children's curiosity and provides a family-friendly opportunity to explore the mysteries of space.
Location: Grand Gallery
Ongoing activity: “Astro Kids” storytelling from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Ongoing activity: “Dunes and Craters” exploration from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Free access.
- Water Rocket Workshop
Build your own water rocket and learn the science behind action and reaction forces as you make a water rocket take off on the museum’s tarmac!
Location: South Terrace.
In case of bad weather, the workshop will be replaced by a mini-model building activity held indoors in the animation room.
Schedule: Continuous sessions from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Recommended age: 6 years and older
Pre-registration at the Information Desk only for the alternative “model” workshop, with a limit of 25 participants per session.
Journey for ages 8-12: Space Explorers
- Water Rocket Workshop
Build your own water rocket and learn the physics of action and reaction that make it take off, all on the museum’s tarmac!
Location: South terrace. In case of bad weather, the activity will be replaced by a session creating a mini model in the activity room.
Schedule: Continuous from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Recommended age: 6 and up
Registration is only required at the Information Desk for the replacement ‘model’ workshop, with a limit of 25 participants per session.
- “An Astronaut’s Daily Life” Quiz
High above us, 400 km away in space, the International Space Station orbits Earth 16 times a day—an adventure and research platform recently joined by Sophie Adenot. Curious about how astronauts live? What do they do? What do they eat? Come test your knowledge with our big quiz in the Space Hall!
Location: Space Hall
Duration: 30 minutes
Schedule: 10:30 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 4:45 pm
Recommended age: 8 and up
Free admission.
- Planet Pilot
As a family, explore nearly 40 fun and interactive activities to discover the universe of aviation and space travel, and understand the key scientific principles behind aeronautics.
Location: Planet Pilot Area
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm
Recommended age: 6 and up (accompanied by at least one adult)
Accessible for visitors with mobility challenges
No registration required—queue up, with a maximum of 100 participants per session.
- It’s Not That Complicated
Inside the museum’s collections, in just 15 minutes, uncover the “why and how” behind various physical, chemical, or biological phenomena. The big questions about aviation and space travel will no longer be mysteries!
11:00 am – Pioneer of the Air Hall: How does an airplane fly? Focus on Blériot XI-2
12:00 pm – Air Terminal: How did the terminal evolve between 1937 and 1971? Departure from the terminal
2:00 pm – Interwar Hall: How does weather help facilitate flights? Under the Question Mark
3:15 pm – Interwar Hall: Why do our ears hurt on airplanes? (The Farman Goliath, the dawn of commercial aviation)
- Simupilote
Sit with a partner and learn the basics of piloting – from takeoff to landing – and complete a full flight simulation between Paris-Le Bourget and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports.
Location: Simupilote
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Recommended age: 8 and up
Accessibility: Not suitable for visitors with mobility challenges in the south terrace
Registration is available at the Information Desk. Limited to 18 participants per session.
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