Fête de la Science 2024 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, browse the museum's collections

Once again this year, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is taking part in the Fête de la Science on Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6, 2024, and is looking forward to welcoming curious young and old to discover the history of inventions and techniques, around its permanent collections, open free of charge! Take advantage of this new edition to take part in discovery workshops, demonstrations and tours specially organized for this exceptional festival.

If the permanent collection of the Musée des Arts et Métiers is so appealing to children and adults alike, it's because it takes visitors on a journey through time, to discover the greatest inventions and techniques in the history of science: scientific instruments, materials, construction, communication, energy, mechanics and transport... You'll discover thousands of objects that revolutionized their era, in a beautiful setting.

Admission is free on these special days. But don't forget to reserve your place in advance, on the museum's website, for the guided tours. And don't forget to take advantage of all these special events to reconnect with science!

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]

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The Fête de la Science 2024 program at the Musée des Arts et Métiers:

• Celebrate Science at the Musée des Arts et Métiers!
  05 - 06 october
  

  
  The museum invites you to celebrate science free of charge on the weekend of October 5 and 6, 2024! Dive into an ocean of knowledge by (re)discovering our collections through flash visits, embark on the new adventures of our mascots Lucie and Lucien, or learn about the art of textile repair and embroidery.
  Discover the program!
  
  
  Paquebot France, commissioned in 1912
  © Musée des Arts et Métiers-Cnam/photo Pascal Faligot
  Saturday, October 5, 2024
  Flash visits | Sail through the museum's collections
  Stroll through the museum and be surprised by our flash visits throughout the day. Our mediators will help you discover the nuggets of our collections related to the maritime world.
  10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 4 pm, & 4:30 pm (15 min) Without reservation, subject to availability Meet at museum reception
  Storytelling tour | Lucie et Lucien à travers les océans (4-6 yrs. family)
  Embark on Lucie and Lucien's new adventures at sea! The museum's most mischievous mascots will help you (re)discover the treasures of our collections.
  11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (45 min.) Online booking required Meet at museum reception
  
  Demonstration | Foucault's pendulum
  Come and see the Earth rotate!
  The question of the Earth's rotation was still not scientifically proven at the dawn of the second half of the 19th century. It took all the ingenuity of physicist Léon Foucault to provide an answer in this now-famous scientific experiment.
  Find out more
  12pm and 5pm No reservation required, subject to availability Meet on the first floor of the church
  
  
  Relaxation break in the museum's documentation center
  Take a 100% marine break in the museum's documentation center. Young and old alike can discover our selection of children's books and share a unique moment with games and puzzles. Ocean immersion guaranteed!
  1pm to 6pm (continuous access) No reservation necessary, subject to availability Meeting point on 1st floor in the documentation center
  
  
  Les fabricateurs | De fil en aiguille (from age 7)
  
  
  © Michel-Dupré
  How do you mend a boat's sail? Initiate yourself collectively to the art of textile repair and embroidery, and create a unique collaborative work of art!
  2pm to 5pm (continuous access) No reservation necessary, subject to availability Meet in the Fabricators area on the 2nd floor of the museum
  
  
  
  Sunday, October 6, 2024
  
  Flash visits | Sail through the museum's collections
  Stroll through the museum and be surprised by our flash visits throughout the day. Our mediators will help you discover the nuggets of our collections related to the maritime world. 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 4 pm, & 4:30 pm (15 min) Without reservation, subject to availability Meet at museum reception
  Storytelling tour | Lucie and Lucien across the oceans (4-6 yrs. family)
  Embark on Lucie and Lucien's new adventures at sea! The museum's most mischievous mascots will help you (re)discover the treasures of our collections. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (45 min.) Online booking required Meet at museum reception
  Demonstration | Foucault's pendulum
  Come and see the Earth rotate!
  The question of the Earth's rotation was still not scientifically proven at the dawn of the second half of the 19th century. It took all the ingenuity of physicist Léon Foucault to provide an answer in this now-famous scientific experiment.
  Find out more 12pm and 5pm No reservation required, subject to availability Meet on the first floor, in the church
  Relaxation break in the museum's documentation center
  Enjoy a 100% marine break in the museum's documentation center. Young and old alike can discover our selection of children's books and share a unique moment with games and puzzles. Ocean immersion guaranteed! 1pm to 6pm (continuous access) No reservation necessary, subject to availability Meeting point on 1st floor in the documentation center
  Les fabricateurs | De fil en aiguille (from age 7)
  
  
  © Michel-Dupré
  How do you mend a boat's sail? Initiate yourself collectively to the art of textile repair and embroidery, and create a unique collaborative work of art! 2pm to 5pm (continuous access) No reservation required, subject to availability Meet in the Fabricators area on the 2nd floor of the museum