The Nuit des Musées at the Palais de la Découverte promises to be an exciting one, with plenty of activities planned for visitors. Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Palais de la Découverte is one of the city's most fascinating science museums, offering a multitude of interactive experiences for all ages, children and adults alike.
Inaugurated in 1937 to coincide with the Universal Exhibition, the Palais de la Déc ouverte was created to make science accessible to all, with permanent and temporary exhibitions on physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and astronomy. Children can also take part in educational workshops. An ideal place to learn and have fun at the same time!
Remarkable for its Art Deco architecture, the Palais de la Découverte is one of the most significant examples of this era in Paris. However, as the historic building is undergoing renovation until 2025, the Nuit des Musées 2024 will be held on May 18, but at the Etincelles du Palais de la Découverte, the Palais' off-wall structure in the 15th arrondissement!
The program:
6:15pm: Reactions of all kinds (ages 6 and up) / An anthology of experiments (ages 9 and up) / Attention! Mathematical experiments in progress! (ages 9 and up) / Water in the solar system (ages 9 and up)
7:15pm: A luminous chemistry (ages 9 and up) / Attention! Mathematical experiments in progress! (ages 9 and up)
8:15pm: A History of Glasses (ages 12 and up) / An Anthology of Experiments (ages 9 and up) / DNA? Elementary, my dear Watson! (ages 12 and up) / Water in the solar system (ages 9 and up)
9:15pm: Giant molecules (ages 15 and up) / Modeling waves or air pollution: My thesis in 10 minutes! (ages 12 and up)
10:15pm: Some mysteries of olfaction (ages 15 and up) / A wealth of experiments (ages 9 and up) / DNA? Elementary, my dear Watson! (ages 12 and up) / Water in the solar system (ages 9 and up)
Would you like to contribute to the renovation of the Palais de la découverte? Come and test some of the mathematical tricks that will be on display when the museum reopens.
Chemistry? It's all about experiments that change color or blow bubbles... Based on the observation of a number of surprising experiments, this presentation, which is suitable for all audiences, provides a simple introduction to chemistry, and explores its main principles.
At Les Étincelles du Palais de la découverte, you'll find not only lectures, but also experiments. In physics, there are dozens of experiments to be found in every presentation. Tonight, there are no rules, no themes, just chance: come and draw lots for the manips that will punctuate this short hour.
But be careful, once you've drawn the lots, you'll have to take responsibility and carry out the experiment! Maybe you'll be lucky. Nevertheless, it's not a job without risks: sparks, liquid at almost -200°C, electrostatic horripilation, a fierce battle against atmospheric pressure, thumbtacks and balloons... You can count on us to have reserved some of our most pleasant (and unpleasant) surprises for you!
Cameras and smartphones highly recommended!
Water is ubiquitous in the universe, and appears in a variety of forms: gas, ice and even liquid on stars other than Earth. Mars bears traces of an oceanic past, while the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn harbor vast oceans of salt water beneath their ice sheets. The study of these celestial objects sheds light on our understanding of the solar system and the conditions under which primitive life appeared in terrestrial oceans billions of years ago. Explore Europa, Enceladus and Chouri during the planetarium session and discover the mysteries of these icy stars.
Ages 9 and up.
Discover the chemistry behind light. Matter and light are linked.
Matter can absorb or emit light, and light can tell us about matter. Take a look at these interactions through various phenomena: chemiluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, atomic emission...
Glass is a ubiquitous material in our daily lives. But how much do we really know about them? From the conditions under which glass is formed to its aging and composition, this fascinating and sometimes surprising material will no longer hold any secrets for you.
Ages 12 and up.
The DNA molecule is at the heart of our cells, and often at the heart of the news too. Seeing DNA with the naked eye! From there, we'll explore a particular facet of the subject: DNA as a characteristic of the living world, DNA as the basis of heredity, genetic fingerprinting, sequencing, genetic diseases, modifying DNA, cloning, evolution and more.
Ages 12 and up
"Waves are pretty! But they're also very misunderstood... Especially when they break. The aim of my thesis is to use (very) large computers to simulate breaking waves in order to understand a little better the mechanisms at work."
"Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower, but you still have to see it! Air pollution may hide its beautiful monuments, but above all it threatens the health of its inhabitants. It's important, but difficult, to know what everyone breathes. We can estimate it using models, but are these models really reliable? In this talk, I show how mathematics can be used to answer these questions and better understand the impact of pollution on health."
Using examples of everyday plastics, discover the concept of polymer. How are polymers synthesized? What are their properties? What is a bio-based polymer? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed during this presentation.
Is there a link between chemistry and odors? Come and find out!
Come and learn about the mechanisms of olfaction through a few experiments. How do your nose and brain perceive odors? Is it normal not to smell like your neighbor? Odor recognition depends on many factors...
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Sparks from the Palais de la découverte
186 Rue St Charles
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Free
Recommended age
From 9 years old
Official website
www.palais-decouverte.fr
