Fête de la Science 2023: guided ocean tours at the Porte Dorée Tropical Aquarium

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on September 28, 2023 at 07:46 p.m.
The Fête de la Science returns to the Palais de la Porte Dorée on October 14 and 15, 2023. Take part in the guided tours organized for this 32nd edition, focusing on biodiversity in ecosystems.

The Fête de la Science is an opportunity to learn more about the world around us, withfun activities for young and old, over the course of a weekend, at universities, research centers and science museums in and around Paris. Head for the Palais de la Porte Dorée for this new edition of the unmissable back-to-school scientific event, on October 14 and 15, 2023. Something for the whole family!

For this 32nd edition, rediscover this incredible Art Deco building, originally designed for the1931 Colonial Exhibition. Renamed in turn "musée des colonies et de la France extérieure", "musée de la France d'outre-mer", "musée des Arts africains et océaniens" and "musée national des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie", the Palais de la Porte Dorée as we know it today was finally inaugurated in 2007.

It also houses theTropical Aquarium, one of the oldest in the world, and a whole aquatic world to discover! Hundreds of species of seaweed and marine animals from various tropical habitats, such as coral reefs, mangroves and seaweed forests, are on display all year round. Exotic creatures such as clownfish, stingrays, lionfish, sharks and many more can be seen at exhibitions and activities for all ages.

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The Fête de la Science program at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

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A fun way to learn new things under the ocean!
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 14, 2023 to October 15, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    293 Avenue Daumesnil
    75012 Paris 12

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.fetedelascience.fr

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