They’re finally here, long awaited and well deserved: winter holidays are opening their arms! From 6 to 22 February 2027, Parisian and Île-de-France pupils get two weeks off. The perfect chance to have fun, stroll around, explore the capital and try new experiences! And of course, nothing beats a break to escape—with the current family exhibitions!
In Paris, you'll find a wealth of world-famous museums, along with some great options for families: the Louvre Museum, Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, and the National Museum of Natural History... But there are many more that might surprise and delight your family just as much!
Cultural programming in Paris and in Île-de-France is lining up very engaging, playful exhibitions, educational and immersive experiences for the February break. So, head out to (re)discover the permanent collections of the city’s major museums with activity booklets, explore small museums and hidden cultural centers scattered across the capital, join in creative workshops and other playful activities, perfect for the young audience. There are a thousand and one things to do during these February 2027 holidays!
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Flops?! Dare to fail, dare to innovate: explore the after-hours exhibition before it ends at the Musée des Arts et Métiers.
The Museum of Arts and Crafts is exploring failure and its essential role in invention, through the quirky exhibition "Flops. Dare, Fail, Innovate," running from October 14, 2025, to May 17, 2026. Evening openings are planned from May 5 to May 16, 2026. [Read more]
A model of the Grand Palais made from building blocks on display for free
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Plaza Athénée: Michel Bassompierre's menagerie brings the artist’s work to the hotel — check out our photos from the exhibition
The Plaza Athénée unveils Michel Bassompierre's wildlife series with a free-to-visit sculpture exhibition. From gorillas and bears to horses, this captivating menagerie invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of wildlife right at the heart of the iconic avenue Montaigne palace, ongoing until April 16, 2026. [Read more]
Anima Mundi: a free exhibit immerses visitors in a fantastical world at Ladoucette Castle
Artist Astrid de Geuser invites us into her Cabinet of Curiosities with her exhibition Anima Mundi, open to the public free of charge from February 21 to April 26, 2026, at Château de Ladoucette in Drancy. [Read more]
Manga at the Guimet Museum: Exclusive evening openings before the exhibition closes
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The Mysteries of Money: a special family package for the Cité de l’Économie’s interactive exhibition
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Various and assorted objects: the free and immersive exhibition by Song Dong at Le Bon Marché — our photos
For its 11th edition, the January art showcase at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche pays tribute to Song Dong, the renowned Chinese artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into living memory. From January 10 to February 22, 2026, his free exhibition, "Various and Diverse Objects – 百货 (baihuò)", takes over the store's showcases, features two large-scale installations beneath the glass roof, and immerses visitors in an interactive experience on the second floor. [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]
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The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
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Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
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An immersive dinosaur exhibition featuring giant LEGO creations at Paris Montreuil Expo — our photos
Watch out for the dinosaurs, they're invading Paris Montreuil Expo from December 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, during a LEGO Jurassic World exhibition by "The Brickman." Nearly fifteen brick dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family activities await you there. [Read more]
The museums and art venues of the capital are always ready to help keep your little angels entertained during these holidays! Which outing will you choose to start with?
Dates and Opening Time
From February 6, 2027 to February 22, 2027
Recommended age
For all
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