There are many choices for children who want to learn about art during the spring vacations in Paris. Nature exhibition, playful exhibition, regressive exhibition or discovery exhibition, there is something for everyone. Let yourself be tempted.
On the program :
Van Gogh, the starry night: final days of the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
Presented for the first time in 2019, l'Atelier des Lumières takes us into the world of Van Gogh, in an immersive exhibition that ends this October 18, 2023. Take a stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings, rediscovering the misunderstood genius of his time. [Read more]
Interactive investigations at the Château de Fontainebleau: an adventure for families
The Château de Fontainebleau is launching special children's tour-investigations. Take part during the All Saints' vacation and every Sunday thereafter. [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the exhibition at the Grande Halle de la Villette: final days
Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh's Treasure is the name of the magnificent exhibition currently on show at the Grande Halle de la Villette from March 23 to September 22, 2019. We go back in time to discover the cursed Pharaoh. The exhibition, which has become the most visited in Paris history, has been given new opening hours to welcome even more visitors. [Read more]
Vasarely, Paris Centre Pompidou exhibition available on line for free
Back in 2019, Paris Centre Pompidou dedicated an exhibition to Vasarely. This exhibit was the first French retrospective dedicated to the father of optical art in over 50 years! Did you miss it? Head to the museum's website for a 20-minute guided tour with the exhibition co-curator Michel Gauthier. [Read more]
The Musée Grévin, the wax statue museum where you can meet stars in Paris
The Musée Grévin has a lot to offer the whole family. The famous museum on Boulevard Montmartre awaits you with its ever-growing roster of stars. The constantly redesigned scenography offers an enriched, modern and more interactive visit than ever before. [Read more]
Robots come to the Cité des Sciences, the exhibition
The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie is dedicating a new space to Robots, starting April 2, 2019. Suitable for children from 11 years old, this exhibition tour will make young and old dream with the presentation of robots of today and tomorrow, from industrial robots to autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, agricultural robots, medical robots and domestic robots. [Read more]
Under the Ocean, the exhibition in the Argonaute at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences is devoting a fine exhibition to submarines, in the argonaute, from October 30, 2018. Here, curious young and old discover a wealth of information about living conditions on board a submarine, as well as life in the abyss. [Read more]
Corps et Sport, the exhibition moves to Croissy-sur-Seine, after the Cité des Sciences
Corps et sport is a traveling exhibition to be discovered until March 3, 2024 at the Croissy-sur-Seine auditorium. Alone, in pairs or as a family, come and test your physical fitness and discover how sport influences our physical health and morale! [Read more]
Illusions, the exhibition at Paris Palais de la Découverte: our pictures
From November 6, 2018 to August 25, 2019, Paris Palais de la Découverte dedicates an exhibition to illusions. A tour including 40 surprising experiences that will drive you crazy, you’d think your brain couldn’t be tricked this easily! [Read more]
Poison, the exhibition at the Palais de la Découverte, last days
Poison, here's the name of the exhibition to be discovered from October 10, 2018 to August 11, 2019 at Paris Palais de la Découverte. An exhibition inviting us to discover the most toxic animal and plant species. For the first time, are gathered in one place about thirty venomous and poisonous animal species among the most dangerous in the world. [Read more]
Océan exhibition at Paris National Museum of Natural History, last days
Océans,is the beautiful exhibition of the Muséum national d’Histoire Naturelle [National Museum of National History] running at the Evolution Gallery in Paris from April 3, 2019 to January 5, 2020. This exhibition offers a surprising journey to the heart of an uncommon universe and promises to go even further than the only familiar faces of threatened sharks, whales and corals. [Read more]
Dans Ma Peau exhibition at Paris Musée de l’Homme: our pictures
From March 13 to June 3, 2019 Paris Musée de l’Homme invites curious people to discover all the secrets of the skin with the Dans Ma Peau [In My Skin] exhibition. [Read more]
Exhibition: Tromelin, l’île aux esclaves oubliés at Paris Musée de l’Homme
From February 13 to June 3, 2019 Paris Musée de l’Homme exhibition, “Tromelin, l’île aux esclaves oubliés” [Tromelin: The island of the forgotten slaves] questions visitors about our colonial past and the borders of humanity, reminding us of the story of the “Chevalier de Tromelin” and the forgotten slaves. [Read more]
Exhibition ‘J’ai le droit d’avoir des droits’ at Paris Musée de l’Homme
Nine street-artists are invited by Paris Musée de l’Homme to reinterpret an article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Works are displayed from February 13 to June 30, 2019 in the ‘J’ai le Droit d’avoir des Droits’ [I have the Right to have Rights] exhibition! [Read more]
Engraving for the King, the exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, our photos
From February 21 to May 20, 2019, the Musée du Louvre presents an exhibition of engraved Chalcographie dies, entitled Graver pour le roi (Engraving for the King). A plunge into the world of engraving, with a presentation of the plates ordered by Colbert for Louis XIV. [Read more]
Oceania, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly: photos and video
The Musée du Quai Branly is devoting an exhibition to Oceania, from March 12 to July 7, 2019. More than 170 objects have been brought together for a journey across the Pacific, from New Guinea to Easter Island, from Hawaii to New Zealand! [Read more]
Last days of the Lune exhibition at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais is devoting an exhibition to the Moon and its representations in art from April 3 to July 22, 2019. Starting with the Apollo 11 mission, this retrospective takes us on a journey through time to discover the unique vision artists and scientists had of this satellite of the Earth. Let's get on board with Galileo, Cassini and Jules Vernes, folks? [Read more]
February vacations: guided tours and creative workshops for children at La Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris is full of treasures... And we're not just talking about the coins inside! During the winter school vacations, from February 10 to 25, 2024, come and discover this atypical museum and its ultra-fun activities for the whole family! [Read more]
A weekend of historical re-enactment at the Château de Fontainebleau 2024, a journey through time
Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau brings Napoleon 1ᵉʳ and Marie-Louise back to life during a weekend of historical re-enactment to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Napoleon Iᵉʳ's abdication. On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, nearly 250 history buffs will take us back to the life of Napoleon's court, with a host of events in the gardens and within the château. Journey back to 1810! [Read more]
But also :
Black Models: from Gericault to Matisse at the Musée d’Orsay, our pictures
From March 26 to July 21, 2019 Black Models are displayed at the Musée d’Orsay with an exhibition aiming at being historic. Over 100 works return on the representation of black figures in visual arts, from the abolition of slavery in France (1794) to nowadays. [Read more]
Mondrian dress-paintings and Claude Lalanne jewels, the exhibition at Paris Musée Yves Saint-Laurent
The Musée Yves Saint-Laurent Paris renews its display from February 12, 2019 to December 31, 2019. One discovers a beautiful selection of 50 haute-couture models including the iconic Mondrian dresses and the jewel-sculptures created by Claude Lalanne. [Read more]
A Vision for Painting, the exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
From February 20 to August 26, 2019 the Fondation Louis Vuitton highlights its painting collection with the “A Vision for Painting” exhibition. [Read more]
Architectures rêvées exhibition at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles reveals some of its secrets in the exhibition Les Architectures rêvées (1660-1815), on view from May 3 to August 3, 2019. For the first time ever, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the wildest projects by French architects for this exceptional Château! [Read more]
Madame de Maintenon, the exhibition at the Palace of Versailles
From April 15, 2019 to July 21, 2019 the Palace of Versailles dedicates a beautiful exhibition to Madame de Maintenon by restoring her quarters within the Palace of Versailles. Discover the story of this woman who has been king Louis XIV's wife and the founder of the Ecole de Saint Cyr. [Read more]
The renovated Maison de la Reine at the Château de Versailles
The Maison de la Reine and the adjoining Réchauffoir, completely renovated and refurnished, open their doors to us from May 12, 2018. For the first time in 2 centuries, Marie-Antoinette's residence, which is located within the Parc du Petit Trianon in the grounds of the Château de Versailles, reveals itself to us. Refinement and dapper colors blend with the country and nature feel of the exterior, a visit that's both bucolic and historic and a must-do. [Read more]
Rêve Electro, the exhibition at the Philharmonie
The Philharmonie de Paris is devoting a retrospective to electronic music and its deciphering, entitled Rêve Electro, de Kraftwerk à Daft Punk, from April 9 to August 11, 2019. The exhibition offers an insight into this vast musical culture, tinged with a political dimension. [Read more]
A nice program in perspective! And for other ideas of outings, consult our guides :
