Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums ) attracts enthusiasts and the curious with a program of exceptional nocturnes, free visits and unusual events for all ages. In Paris and the Paris region, museums, châteaux, monuments and institutions all play their part in this cultural event synonymous with good deals.
The Cité des Sciences et de l' Industrie is a magical temple where children can explore and understand the world, through immersive exhibitions and spaces that let us discover the beauties of the world. Nature, technology, space, the marine world, energy, biology... All these fascinating fields are brought to children's level, opening up a world of extraordinary discoveries.
All these collections can be seen free of charge during the 20th edition of Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. For one magical evening, the museum opens its doors to us, allowing us to freely visit the Cité des Sciences' permanent and temporary exhibitions. A number of activities are also on offer for families and curious visitors.
Discover the program for this exceptional evening at the Cité des Sciences. Good news: reservations are not required for this event!
The Moon, Earth's natural satellite, is undoubtedly our most familiar star. To understand its history and evolution, numerous space probes have explored it. But how did the moon come to be, and why is it so important to our planet? Observe the moon's movement around the Earth, lunar phases, eclipses and discover future lunar exploration projects. Embark on an unprecedented journey to the moon and the solar system.
Mr Chip is quite a handyman, and even a genius inventor! A nature lover, he decides to settle in the forest to listen to the birdsong. But to build the house of his dreams, he adds numerous extensions, at the risk of destroying the forest he loves so much...
This storytelling animation, adapted from the book by Patrick Pasques, takes a gentle look at the devastation of nature and the folly of human grandiosity. An animation to discover and a story to reread at home...
Calling all budding astronauts: set out to discover the Universe's most mysterious celestial objects - black holes! There are so many preconceived ideas about them, and their very name is troubling. What do we really know about them? Is space exploration even a possibility? Help us find out.
Imagine a summer evening in the countryside, in the mountains or on a sandy beach... All you have to do is look up and you'll be able to enjoy a magnificent spectacle! The planetarium will be happy to give you some common-sense advice and teach you a few astronomical basics, so that your next appointment under the stars will be the antechamber to the seventh heaven....
Galileo has been under house arrest since his trial for heresy. However, the Planetarium at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is celebrating its 459th anniversary.
Surprise guests include Cosimo II de' Medici, Johannes Kepler and Urban VIII.
To cheer up our host, the mediator turns DJ for the duration of the show. His playlist, featuring Dua Lipa, Daft Punk and many others, becomes the pretext for evoking the discoveries and life story of this great physicist, who was also a philosopher, mathematician and astronomer.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
30 Avenue Corentin Cariou
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro: line 7, Porte de la Villette station. Bus: lines 139, 150, 152, Porte de la Villette station. Tramway: T3b, Porte de la Villette station.
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.cite-sciences.fr