Visiting museums as a family is an opportunity to raise awareness among your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces... To culture, our heritage and our History (with a capital H). But it's even better if the exhibitions or permanent collections offer children's trails, fun or interactive features, videos, do-it-yourself experiments... So that children can play a full part in their learning and their visit.
In Paris, there are many cultural venues with permanent collections or temporary educational exhibitions: some of these are in the scientific field(Palais de la Découverte, Cité des Sciences, Science Expériences...), while others are more historical, such as la Cité de l'Histoire, and so on. It's here that children can have fun testing, touching, experimenting, observing chemical reactions or playing with devices designed especially for them, far removed from conventional museums, which are ultimately ill-suited to the youngest visitors. So, without further ado, discover our favorite educational museums in Paris, to do with the whole family on Wednesdays, weekends or vacations!
Educational museums in Paris :
Science Expériences, the ideal family outing for the Easter vacations
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Etincelles du Palais de la découverte and their scientific workshops, in the Parc André Citroën
Les Etincelles du Palais de la Découverte, the Palais de la Découverte's ephemeral structure, has opened in the Parc André Citroën for four years, to coincide with major renovations to the Palais's historic building! From scientific workshops to planetarium sessions, come and discover this educational facility with your family! [Read more]
La Cité des Bébés, the place to play with toddlers at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - closed for renovations
A free play area for babies in Paris? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie has been doing just that since 2019, with the Lab de la cité des bébés. Little ones from 0 to 2 years of age can play safely in an age-appropriate, plastic-free environment for 90 minutes! The site is closed for renovation until further notice. [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
La Cité de l'Histoire, an immersive experience in French history 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]
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]
Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget, for starry-eyed visitors
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]
Educational venues in Île-de-France :
The Museum of National Archaeology - Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a jewel to be discovered in the Ile de France region. Situated high up in the Yvelines, this château was one of the royal residences of François I. Today, it houses the national archaeology museum. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, with over 29,000 objects on display! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 2nd, 2023 to December 31th, 2027
