Tucked away on the Orsay campus of the Université Paris-Sud, this museum is home to a wealth of cutting-edge equipment that is the stuff of science lovers' dreams. Discover Sciences ACO, the museum of light and matter. This little-known museum is an unusual historical site, which came to life in the 1980s on the initiative of mediators and physicists who wanted to create a meeting place for enthusiasts and researchers.
Sciences ACO isexhibiting the Orsay Collision Ring, a machine built in the 1960s as a circular particle accelerator-collider for studying atoms. It was the very first machine of its kind in France!
Scientific objects, cutting-edge machinery and experimental equipment - this special museum houses some amazing and fascinating collections. To discover them, nothing could be simpler: just come and visit Sciences ACO this Saturday, May 17, 2025, during the Nuit des Musées!
During this free cultural event , the museum opens its doors to all visitors and takes us on fascinating tours, following in the footsteps of great researchers and their discoveries. For further details, please consult the detailed program for this 21st edition.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
A program that should inspire budding scientists, and anyone else who's curious! Happy Museums' Night to all.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Location
ACO Science
99 Rue Jean Teillac
91400 Orsay
Prices
Free
Official website
www.sciences-aco.fr
