Summer vacations 2024: temporary exhibitions and museums to discover with children in Paris

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 3, 2024 at 06:09 p.m. · Published on June 23, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
For this summer of 2024, you'd like to combine relaxation and discovery for your children, entertaining them while educating them. There's nothing nicer than taking them to see adapted, immersive or instructive exhibitions, and that's just as well, because the capital has plenty of them!

A great exhibition to do with the family and kids? Whether you're looking for fun or educational exhibitions, we've got just what you're looking for. Summer is a time of comfort for children: no more planning, no more homework... Well, almost! Every year, parents take advantage of this period to bring their children up to speed. But no one ever said that knowledge couldn't be linked to pleasure and discovery.

Child-friendly museums and cultural spaces:

Le musée de l'Homme - collections permanentes - image00055Le musée de l'Homme - collections permanentes - image00055Le musée de l'Homme - collections permanentes - image00055Le musée de l'Homme - collections permanentes - image00055 Musée de l'Homme: discover the origins, evolution and future of the human species
At the Trocadéro, the Musée de l'Homme invites you to discover the evolution of Man (with a capital "H"), from the first humans to the men of today, on an interactive and educational tour. [Read more]

Urgence climatique, l'exposition permanente de la Cité des Sciences - image00017Urgence climatique, l'exposition permanente de la Cité des Sciences - image00017Urgence climatique, l'exposition permanente de la Cité des Sciences - image00017Urgence climatique, l'exposition permanente de la Cité des Sciences - image00017 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]

Visuels musée et monument musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument musée air espace 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]

La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8 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]

La Cité de l'HistoireLa Cité de l'HistoireLa Cité de l'HistoireLa Cité de l'Histoire La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]

Science Expériences : la sortie fun et ludique pour toute la famille !Science Expériences : la sortie fun et ludique pour toute la famille !Science Expériences : la sortie fun et ludique pour toute la famille !Science Expériences : la sortie fun et ludique pour toute la famille ! 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]

Musée du Fromage à Paris, les photos -  A7C6696Musée du Fromage à Paris, les photos -  A7C6696Musée du Fromage à Paris, les photos -  A7C6696Musée du Fromage à Paris, les photos -  A7C6696 The Musée du fromage in Paris is open, and we want to tell you all about it!
The first Musée du fromage has opened its doors in Paris, in the 4ᵉ arrondissement, since this June 13, 2024. A living museum that lets us discover the great French know-how, the making of different cheeses, the history and the many varieties to be discovered all over France. Did you know that there are almost 300 "origine contrôlée" cheeses? You'll have to stay in this world a little longer - and taste it, of course! [Read more]

La Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature - image00014La Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature - image00014La Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature - image00014La Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature - image00014 Naturoscope, the free museum of biodiversity and its large aquariums, in Puteaux (92)
On the island of Puteaux, in the heart of the Parc Lebaudy, you'll find Naturoscope, a place dedicated to the environment that aims to raise awareness among young and old through educational exhibitions and events. [Read more]

Grande Galerie de l'évolution- visuels 2024 - image00062Grande Galerie de l'évolution- visuels 2024 - image00062Grande Galerie de l'évolution- visuels 2024 - image00062Grande Galerie de l'évolution- visuels 2024 - image00062 The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris
If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part. [Read more]

Exploradôme, le musée interactif des sciences et du numériqueExploradôme, le musée interactif des sciences et du numériqueExploradôme, le musée interactif des sciences et du numériqueExploradôme, le musée interactif des sciences et du numérique Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
Families head off to Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum, to learn and experiment with your children, while having fun! [Read more]

Musée PréhistoireMusée PréhistoireMusée PréhistoireMusée Préhistoire The Musée de la Préhistoire (Prehistory Museum), an immersion into the life of the first humans, in Nemours (77).
Located in the town of Nemours in the Seine-et-Marne département, the Musée de Préhistoire d'Île-de-France takes you on a journey of discovery into the daily lives of our prehistoric ancestors and their way of life. [Read more]

Musicanimale, l'exposition à la PhilharmonieMusicanimale, l'exposition à la PhilharmonieMusicanimale, l'exposition à la PhilharmonieMusicanimale, l'exposition à la Philharmonie The Children's Philharmonic, a fun place to learn all about music
The Philharmonie de Paris is home to the Philharmonie des enfants, a 1,000 m² space dedicated to introducing children aged 4 and over to music. From toddlers to older children, there's something for everyone in this kid-friendly space! [Read more]

Astrolabe - IMG 5381Astrolabe - IMG 5381Astrolabe - IMG 5381Astrolabe - IMG 5381 L'Astrolabe: discover space in virtual reality at the headquarters of the European Space Agency
Have you always dreamed of visiting space? At the headquarters of the European Space Agency, a new space has just opened for the general public, allowing you to discover the ISS in virtual reality and learn more about what surrounds us! [Read more]

Paradox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optique The Paradox Museum Paris unveils its special Blue Monday offer starting January 19th
Paradox Museum, with nearly a hundred interactive experiences, offers a mind-bending journey through trompe-l'œil, optical illusions, and sensory disruptions in the heart of Paris. Prepare to be fooled and to snap surreal photos that will leave your friends guessing. Five brand-new immersive installations have just been added to the lineup—it's the perfect time to put your senses to the test! As a sweet bonus, indulge in the ultra-gourmet flavors at the brand-new Hans & Gretel café, guaranteed to delight. And from January 19 to 23, for Blue Monday, each ticket purchased gets you one free—discover the quirky condition behind the madness in our latest article! [Read more]

Musée Rodin MeudonMusée Rodin MeudonMusée Rodin MeudonMusée Rodin Meudon Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]

Le musée vivant du chemin de fer - nos photos - image00015Le musée vivant du chemin de fer - nos photos - image00015Le musée vivant du chemin de fer - nos photos - image00015Le musée vivant du chemin de fer - nos photos - image00015 The living railway museum, a meeting place for train enthusiasts in Longueville (77)
Just a few kilometers from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne département, you'll find the Living Railway Museum in the small town of Longueville. It's a must-see for young and old alike, for lovers of trains and locomotives. [Read more]

La Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée du Muséum au Jardin des Plantes -  A7C7462La Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée du Muséum au Jardin des Plantes -  A7C7462La Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée du Muséum au Jardin des Plantes -  A7C7462La Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée du Muséum au Jardin des Plantes -  A7C7462 The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit. [Read more]

Le musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de Vicq MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]

La Maison des Petits du Centquatre - Visuel enfantLa Maison des Petits du Centquatre - Visuel enfantLa Maison des Petits du Centquatre - Visuel enfantLa Maison des Petits du Centquatre - Visuel enfant La Maison des Petits, a free artistic space for children aged 0 to 6 at the Centquatre
Le Centquatre is the art venue you'd like to visit every day: with its free or affordable exhibitions, its beautiful play areas and its omnipresent creativity, it's hard to imagine a more suitable venue for all kinds of audiences. For families, the Maison des Petits is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2.30pm to 6pm. [Read more]

Child-friendly exhibitions:

Immersive exhibitions :

If discovering playful exhibitions is an opportunity to brush up on lessons or cultivate curiosity, don't forget to get out and about with the family and enjoy other activities. We've put together a guide to the best family activities in Paris this summer !

Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423103748Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423103748Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423103748Duels, l'exposition qui nous plonge dans l'art du combat au musée de l'Armée - nos photos - IMG20240423103748 Summer vacations 2024: the top 15 exhibitions to do with kids this summer 2024 in Paris
Looking for the best family-friendly exhibitions for the summer vacations of 2024? Whether you want to amuse, entertain, awaken or teach them about history, the capital is full of good ideas that will appeal to young and old alike. Here's our selection of the best immersive, recreational, historical or animated exhibitions to keep you and the kids entertained this summer. [Read more]

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During the summer vacations, there's no shortage of entertainment in Paris. Discover the not-to-be-missed outings for the summer season. Amusement parks, original family outings, cultural workshops and outings... There's plenty to do to make the most of the summer vacations in the Paris region! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024

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