Fête de la Science 2024: ocean-related activities and workshops at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

On October 6, 2024, head to Le Bourget, to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, for a Fête de la Science with a focus on aeronautics! It's an opportunity to see the temporary exhibition for free, and to take the whole family to the Moon!

What betterway to celebrate the Fête de la Science thanwith the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace ? This cultural event is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this year, and is offering a host of exceptional events throughout the Île-de-France region, all free of charge. On the program, families can meet scientists, learn about advances in research and enjoy hundreds of conferences, workshops and other events that put Science at the forefront. Join us at Le Bourget on October 6, 2024 for a day out of the ordinary!

This museum invites you to discover its collections on aviation and aeronautics. Created in 1919 by Albert Caquot, a brilliant French engineer of the time, the collection was officially inaugurated in 1921 in Chalais-Meudon, then in 1936 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Closed by the Germans during the Second World War, the museum resurfaced in 1973, having moved to Le Bourget. The opening ofRoissy-Charles-De-Gaulle airport in 1974 freed up space to repatriate more pieces to the museum's hangars.

Nearly 400 objects are on display in 16 rooms and 4,000m2, including model aircraft, the gondola from the La France airship, the Antoinette Type VII aeroplane and the Grand Prix d'Aviation cup dating from 1910, not to mention dozens of aircraft and rockets that can be seen up close. The Boeing 747, A380, Concorde, Ariane 1 and Ariane 5, Super Frelon helicopter and Douglas C-47A American warplane are also on display, and you can even climb aboard!

Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 4 to 14, 2024 for its 33rd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]

The Fête de la Science 2024 program at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace :

Fresque Océane Masterclass

Take part in a fun and engaging conference designed to raise awareness of ocean preservation issues and give you the keys to taking action at every level. Inspired by the now-famous "Climate Fresco", this marine variant keeps the same spirit: that of understanding the major environmental challenges as a group. Let's get quizzing!

Salon Dollfus, 3pm, age 8 and up

The satellite mini-village

In partnership with CNES and the Instant Science association, discover the satellite resources mobilized to study and protect the oceans and marine biodiversity. CNES is the French operator of the ESERO European educational program, supported by ESA. With a memory game, a Sati'sphère play system and a workshop on tracking marine animals using satellite beacons, observing the Earth from the sky will hold no secrets for young and old alike!

Hall de l'espace, 10am to 5pm, ages 8 and up

Discovery tour

Discover the collections of the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, a key site in the history of aviation, where many exploits took place, including the first transatlantic crossings. During your visit, discover or rediscover aviation and space, from the first flights to the present day.

11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., ages 8 and up, registration at the museum information desk

Family visit: animals in the air and space

Keep your eyes peeled for animals lurking everywhere in our collections! Follow our guide to discover the museum's must-sees in a new light, and take on the challenges of Heli the bat. Thanks to this participative tour, you'll learn how the animal world has inspired mankind in its quest for flight, and which animals first traveled through the air and into Space.

Museum tour, 1:30 p.m., ages 6 to 12, registration at the museum information desk.

Photography guided tour

From the first aerial photographs to today's satellites and drones, discover the evolution of techniques for observing the Earth from the sky.

11 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., ages 6 to 12, registration at the museum information desk.

Water rocket workshop

Build a rocket and discover the action/reaction principles behind its launch as you launch a water rocket on the museum's tarmac!

South terrace, at 10:45, 11:45, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:45, ages 8 and up, registration at the museum information desk

Destination Mars workshop

Explore Mars as if you were there. This extraterrestrial trek takes you on a journey to discover the diversity of Martian landscapes (volcanoes, canyons, craters, deltas, etc.) - sculpted by water, including an ancient deep sea - and to locate the various robots that have explored or are currently exploring the red planet. Don't wait any longer and "Head for Mars"!

Salle d'animation at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., ages 6 and up, registration at the museum information desk

Planetarium sessions Life in the Universe

Are we alone in the Universe? Let's try to answer this question by searching for life in our Universe, and discover that extraterrestrials may not be as far away as you think! You'll gain a better understanding of the different characteristics that allow life to exist on Earth, and in particular the importance of our star, the Sun.