Palais de la découverte - activities

Transparence, the first Palais des Enfants exhibition, at the Palais de la Découverte in June 2025

It's a date we've all been waiting for: the Palais de la Découverte, which has been closed for renovation work for several years, will finally reopen its doors on June 6, 2025, with a brand new area dedicated to families: the Palais des enfants.

Grand Palais Ephémère: what future for the cultural space after the reopening of the Grand Palais?

In June 2021, the Grand Palais Ephémère was inaugurated at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The building is intended to host trade fairs and exhibitions while the Grand Palais completes its renovation work. Now that the famous Parisian landmark has reopened its doors, what does the future hold for the Grand Palais Ephémère?

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...

Palais de la Découverte: a date for the reopening of the science museum

Created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, the Palais de la Découverte is a museum dedicated to science and experimentation. Here's everything you need to know about this museum housed in the Grand Palais, ahead of its planned reopening on June 6, 2025.

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: nocturnal experiences at Les Etincelles in the Palais de la Découverte

Les Etincelles du Palais de la Découverte invites you to join us for the next Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Science fans, find out what's in store!

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!

Fête de la Science 2023 at the Étincelles du Palais de la Découverte in Paris

For the Fête de la Science 2023, the Palais de la Découverte is opening the doors of its ephemeral site free of charge, from October 6 to 8, 2023, for a weekend of discoveries that should delight young and old alike!

Discover the new cultural offering of the Palais de la Découverte for its reopening in 2025.

Currently closed for renovations, the Palais de la Découverte has announced its new cultural offering for its reopening in 2025, featuring scientific experiments and laboratories for the whole family to learn while having fun!

Coronavirus: the Cité des Sciences and the Palais de la Découverte shut down until further notice

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of a new lockdown, the Cité des Sciences and the Palais de la Découverte are closing starting this Friday October 30, 2020 and until further notice.

Magnetic, the exhibition at the Palais de la Découverte

The Palais de la Découverte invites you to explore the world of Magnetism in an interactive exhibition, from September 1 to November 29, 2020. Let yourself be drawn into the world of magnetism and experience its astonishing effects.

June 2019's best exhibitions in Paris

Summer exhibitions are coming to Paris! In June 2019, museums display their beautiful exhibitions, gardens welcome contemporary artists and museums are the best places to hang out on hot June 2019 days...

Illusions, the exhibition at Paris Palais de la Découverte: our pictures

From November 6, 2018 to August 25, 2019, Paris Palais de la Découverte dedicates an exhibition to illusions. A tour including 40 surprising experiences that will drive you crazy, you’d think your brain couldn’t be tricked this easily!

Pasteur exhibited at the Palais de la Découverte

Famous scientist from the 19th century, Louis Pasteur comes to the Palais de la Découverte from December 12, 2017 to August 19, 2018. Discover a family exhibition promoting science.