Paris with the family: 15 exhibitions to explore with kids right now

To fill a Wednesday, a weekend, or a day off, set your sights on Paris's current exhibitions. We've picked 15 cultural outings to share with kids—to learn, observe, and marvel together.

Children are curious, passionate, creative little creatures, always ready to discover new worlds: and Paris museums and galleries have understood this well, with the many family exhibitions that open every season. Playful, interactive and creative, they give the little ones the chance to touch, listen, experiment and (more often than not) enjoy a real experience in Parisian cultural venues.

Whether with Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or Auntie, on Wednesday afternoons, during the school vacations or at weekends: kid-friendly exhibitions let you spend some fun family time with your little ones, who often find the permanent collections or standard temporary exhibitions too serious and not interactive enough. For toddlers (including babies under 2) as well as older children (and sometimes pre-teens and teens), these unusual exhibitions are a must! And most of the time, admission for under-25s is free!

So here's our selection of the most eagerly awaited family exhibitions of the moment!

Family-friendly exhibitions to check out as a family right now:

Le Paradox Museum Paris: more than 90 immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Sponsored - Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you. [Read more]

The 2026 Great Made in France Exhibition: free entry to the Élysée this weekend – dates
Would you like to visit the Élysée Palace for free? On November 21 and 22, 2026, the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France returns, with 104 products to discover in the presidential reception rooms. A rare opportunity to add to your calendar! [Read more]

AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]

A History of Money: Citéco’s exhibition, from gold coins to crypto、】【
At Citéco, A History of Money: From Gold to Crypto explores how money has evolved in the vault room of the Hôtel Gaillard. Objects, an investigation and an audio tour accompany this discovery, which families can enjoy together. [Read more]

ZEUS, the iconic metal horse from the Olympics, on display for free at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured everyone's hearts, has now arrived at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The towering steel colossus is open to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]

Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.
Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar. [Read more]

LEGO exhibition in Essonne: 300 square meters of builds by enthusiasts
The major Lego exhibition in Villiers-sur-Orge, in Essonne, returns to the Espace Colette for its third edition. Fan-built creations and a giant mosaic to assemble await you on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026. [Read more]

Le Large on Île Seguin: discover the Moteur Imaginaire exhibition
Le Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, unveils Moteur Imaginaire through March 7, 2027, a show where the Renault collection intersects with today’s artists. We went to check it out and here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]

Dive into Planète Océan, the immersive exhibition by Atelier des Lumières.
L'Atelier des Lumières invites us on a voyage into the marine world with the immersive exhibition Planète Océan. Dive into the ocean depths starting October 16, 2026. [Read more]

La Cité des Enfants, for discovering and understanding the world around us, ages 5 to 10
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the Parisian place par excellence for learning and experimentation. For 5-10 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]

Back to school season: educational and pedagogical museums to explore with children in Paris
School is back in session for the kids. Want to accompany your little ones in a playful way after the start of the school year? Then here’s our selection of educational museums in Paris, where you can learn a lot while having fun—and great for families with children. [Read more]

Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world
Sponsored - Embark on an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive experience at the heart of the animal world! [Read more]

Molang in chill mode: a family outing at the Paris Aquarium
From October 17, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Molang and Piu Piu accompany visitors on a tour of the Aquarium de Paris. A 15-minute show and optional booklets round out this ocean-themed experience. [Read more]

Magic at the Cité des sciences: the exhibition that explains why we fall for it — our photos
Mentalism, teleportation, levitation… With Magic, the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie puts our perception to the test from October 13, 2026, to July 18, 2027, in Paris. Designed for ages nine and up, the exhibition combines art installations and interactive experiences to explore how illusionists divert our attention and why we let ourselves be surprised. [Read more]

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]

Transparence, the first exhibition of the new Palais des Enfants, at the Palais de la Découverte
It's a date we've all been waiting for: the Palais de la Découverte, which has been closed for renovation work for several years, will finally reopen its doors in 2025, with a brand new area dedicated to families, the Palais des enfants. An exhibition on the theme of Transparency is presented for the inauguration. [Read more]

With such a great program, there's no risk of children getting bored, and parents too! Don't hesitate to come back and consult this page, which is regularly updated, for a wealth of ideas for outings and discoveries throughout the year.