Easter vacations always put us in a good mood: the days are getting longer, the sun is shining, we've got time to spend some quality time with the kids... But while we're on the subject, what are you going to do during this vacation, from Saturday April 12 to Sunday April 27, 2025? If you haven't made any plans yet, you've come to the right place: we've still got one or two great exhibitions to recommend!
You may be thinking that dragging your children to a museum is more torture than a family outing. But that's because you don't know the capital's cultural hot spots. Trust us: by following our guide to family-friendly exhibitions, your kids will soon be hooked on museums and art galleries!
Our secret? Playful exhibits , incredible educational experiences and immersive scenographies that give us exceptional thrills.
But enough blah-blah: here, as promised, is the selection of exhibitions to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region, to fill the days of children and parents with wonder during the Easter vacations!
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]
The Museum of Illusions in Paris: the must-visit spot for this winter!
Sponsored - The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down... [Read more]
The Viking Immersive City: last days of the historical experience at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)
Immerse yourself in the Viking era in France with an immersive, sensory experience, from December 20, 2024 to November 2, 2025, at the Westfield Carré Sénart, featuring sound and light shows, scenery and artifact displays. [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition, visits the Grande Halle de la Villette by night
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light and sculpture, projections and contemplative installations. Take advantage of nocturnes every Thursday to visit the exhibition in a different way. [Read more]
Bubble Planet: the immersive experience in the realm of bubbles finally bursts in Paris
Oooh the beautiful bu-bubbles ... Bubble Planet, the immersive experience that has already conquered Milan, Los Angeles and Brussels, is finally coming to Paris! From March 27, 2025, head for La Villette in the 19th arrondissement, to plunge into a fantastic spherical realm, and travel to the heart of the bubbles through ten themed rooms, governed by the latest technologies in virtual reality, simulation and optical illusions. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
House of Dreamers: the immersive dream experience at the Carrousel du Louvre - our photos
Looking for an immersive, dream-like experience? The Carrousel du Louvre is decked out with artistic installations until April 30, 2025, for a visual and aural journey into a world that promises to be magical! [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!
The Musée de l'Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must. [Read more]
David Hockney: the artist's largest retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton presents "David Hockney, 25 - Do remember they can't cancel the Spring", the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the contemporary artist, from April 9 to September 1, 2025. More than 400 works - oil paintings, ink drawings, video installations and digital works - offer an immersion into the abundant universe of Hockney, whose palette is as radiant as spring! [Read more]
Open-air exhibition of Andrea Roggi's work, Faubourg Saint-Honoré district
Art takes to the skies (and the air) in Paris's 8ᵉ arrondissement with Élan Vital, the outdoor exhibition by Italian artist Andrea Roggi, in partnership with the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Galeries Bartoux. Seven aerial, poetic bronze sculptures take over the public space between Madeleine and Concorde from April 17 to July 12, 2025. [Read more]
Oliver Beer, the unusual and free exhibition at the Musée d'art Moderne de Paris
Oliver Beer's contemporary exhibition awaits you at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris: discover a free, immersive exhibition that runs from April 4 to July 13, 2025. More than 3,000 children will reinterpret four of the museum's landmark works in sound and animation. A poetic, collective project to be discovered in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Pixels Botaniques: Miguel Chevalier's digital exhibition at the Musée de la Seine-et-Marne
A digital exhibition echoing that of the Grand Palais Immersif... The Musée départemental de la Seine-et-Marne in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin hosts Pixels Botaniques, an exhibition by Miguel Chevalier combining digital art and reflection on artificial nature, from March 16 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
Magasins Généraux: Valentine Gardiennet's free, zany, offbeat exhibition in Pantin (93)
The Magasins Généraux in Pantin (93) are opening their doors to Valentine Gardiennet for a free exhibition from March 22 to May 18, 2025. With "It Takes a Village", the artist transforms the space into a fantasy village, oscillating between dream and weirdness, for a unique immersion experience. [Read more]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
The Opéra Garnier in Paris, one of the capital's most beautiful monuments
The Opéra Garnier is one of Paris's must-see monuments. Designed by architect Charles Garnier, this eclectic palace attracts ballet fans and history buffs alike. [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art extended at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in a new, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. [Read more]
Disney100: the Disney Centenary exhibition in Paris is extended, our photos
100 years already... Disney invites you to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, entitled Disney100, from April 10 to October 26, 2025. A plunge into 100 years of history and magic! [Read more]
L'Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center and immersive museum in Paris
For total, magical immersion in the works of the greatest artists, head for Atelier des Lumières, the digital art center in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Find out all the latest news from this museum like no other. [Read more]
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion
Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts. [Read more]
Back to school: educational museums to do with children in Paris
It's back to school for the kids. Would you like to accompany your little ones back to school in a fun way? If so, here's our selection of educational museums in Paris, where you can have fun learning lots of things, even with children! [Read more]
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget, a unique place that puts stars in your eyes
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget is a nugget for those who dream of traveling, while the world's eyes are riveted on Mars, the Moon and the ISS. Here, you can rediscover the planes of the conquest of air and space for free, and even climb aboard a number of mythical aircraft! [Read more]
Le Petit Prince, l'odyssée immersive: a poetic and colorful journey at the Atelier des Lumières
During spring break, from April 11 to August 31, 2025, immerse yourself in Saint-Exupéry's iconic work, and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince, at the Atelier des Lumières. [Read more]
Panoramart: the free exhibition by Aurélien Jeanney, perched atop the Tour Montparnasse
Ready to see Paris from another angle? From April 3 to October 31, 2025, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower Observatory) propels art 210 meters into the sky with Panoramart, an exhibition by illustrator Aurélien Jeanney, featuring 10 trompe-l'œil and anamorphic frescoes that reinvent the capital. [Read more]
The Salis Flying Museum: plunge into the history of aviation in an extraordinary museum.
In Cerny, in the Essonne region of France, immerse yourself in collections that are unique in the world: welcome to the Salis Flying Museum, a must-see for all aviation enthusiasts. [Read more]
Game Story: the video game exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles - final days
When video games take over the Ancienne Poste de Versailles! From October 19, 2024 to April 25, 2025, the city and the MO5 association invite you to discover Game Story, an exhibition retracing 70 years of video game history at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles. An unprecedented dive into the world of video games, with over 100 playable machines and 500 iconic games, from Pong to Dead Cells! [Read more]
The Musée des Transports Urbains, a dive into the history of our transport system in Chelles (77).
What were the first metro trains like? What did public transport look like 150 years ago? Immerse yourself in the history of urban transport at the dedicated museum in Chelles (77). Are you ready? [Read more]
Earth Day 2025: nature exhibitions to see on Earth Day in Paris
Earth Day takes place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Paris. On this day of awareness-raising, we're taking advantage of the opportunity to discover the exhibitions that put nature and the environmental cause in the spotlight in the capital. [Read more]
Dogs and cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite animals
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 18, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Silence: the immersive exhibition unveiled at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
In today's fast-paced world, silence is becoming increasingly rare... The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents an unusual exhibition on the theme of silence, to be visited from December 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave! [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [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]
And for more ideas for family outings during the vacations, you can always consult our dedicated guide.
Easter vacations 2025: what to do with the kids in spring in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Spring or Easter vacations in Paris and the Île-de-France region take place from April 12 to 28, 2025! Walks, theme parks, accrobranches, exhibitions, shows, films... Sortiraparis gives you all the tips you need to keep your children amused and awake during the vacations between April and May. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 12, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Easter vacations 2025: what to do with the kids in spring in Paris and the Île-de-France region
