The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, created in 1986, is a veritable institution in the capital, with a single mission: to make science accessible to all, and to inspire wonder at technological advances in children and teenagers. On the initiative of President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the site chosen for this audacious project combining education and entertainment was the Parc de la Villette, a huge area located near the Paris ring road.
A veritable gathering of sciences of all kinds, this museum is designed for curious minds, who can learn more while having fun about life and what surrounds them, thanks to numerous educational elements: games, experiments, educational tours, permanent or temporary exhibitions, planetarium, library, health or children's city, Louis Lumière cinema... There are so manyfun adventures for the whole family, all accessible with the entrance ticket, which gives access to the whole Cité des sciences!
Physics, biology, information technology, astronomy, mathematics, the brain, video games, the climate emergency and many other fields are highlighted in a wide range of exhibitions tailored to specific audiences. Some focus on children, others on toddlers, while the majority are just as interesting for adults, thanks to interactive activities that allow visitors to experience science in its entirety, and to conduct fun experiments!
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is also a place for reflection on contemporary scientific and technological issues. Through conferences, debates and events, it encourages discussion and critical reflection on scientific progress and its implications for society. The world of science will soon hold no secrets for you!
The museum is open every day except Monday, from 9.30am to 6pm. To visit the museum at your leisure, book your tickets in advance: the full rate is 13 euros, and there are several reduced rates for younger visitors. There are also several food and beverage outlets on site, so you can enjoy your visit all day long! To get to the museum, take metro line 7 and get off at Porte de la Villette.
L'Argonaute: enter the heart of a former submarine at the Cité des Sciences
Located next to the Géode (that huge glowing ball) at the Cité des Scienced et de l'Industrie, the Argonaute is a unique submarine. We'll take you on a tour! [Read more]
Christmas Holidays 2024: the program at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie opens its doors to families, with a program as varied as it is busy during these two school-free weeks. [Read more]
Christmas Holidays 2024: the LEGO City moves to the Cité des Sciences
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences is hosting a new experience for families and children: discover the LEGO City! [Read more]
La Cité des Bébés, HQ for toddlers at the Cité des Sciences: discover the new space
Under construction for a few years now, the Cité des bébés was a place for toddlers to touch, look at and play with their parents, while learning. From now on, the Cité des Bébés has a reopening date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024! [Read more]
Silence: the immersive exhibition unveiled at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
In today's fast-paced world, silence is becoming increasingly rare... The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents an unusual exhibition on the theme of silence, to be visited from December 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
A new Paris-La Villette shuttle to Beauvais airport for your booked trips
Since Thursday November 14, 2024, a new shuttle bus has linked La Villette to Beauvais airport, making it easier for Parisians to access this air hub. With around ten daily round trips, this shuttle leaves from the Cité des Sciences forecourt and takes 1h30 to reach Beauvais. [Read more]
Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave! [Read more]
Dogs & cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite furballs
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 17, 2025 to June 2026. [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]
Urgence Climatique, the Cité des Sciences exhibition to raise awareness
The Cité des Sciences is a bustling family place, a veritable paradise for young and old alike, where there is always something to do, discoveries to explore and lots of information to learn. The place hosts its latest permanent exhibition, Urgence climatique, starting May 16, 2023. [Read more]
Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us endlessly. "Bio-inspired" takes place at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A nice introduction to talk about environment and sustainable solutions with children and older. [Read more]
C3RV34U, the permanent neuroludic exhibition at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences inaugurates a new permanent space, dedicated to the brain and neurosciences, from September 16, 2014. In a surreal atmosphere, we test our brain capacities, study our brain from a physiological point of view and learn about its potential. [Read more]
Vibrate, savour and enjoy with the Boom Boom Villette Food Market!
Vibrate, savor and enjoy with Boom Boom Villette! In the heart of the vibrant La Villette district (Paris 19th), Boom Boom Villette inaugurates its Food Market, featuring the very best in street-food. Boom Boom Villette invites you to discover this colorful and playful new venue, with its 4,000 m2 of kiosks* and bars. [Read more]
Robots come to the Cité des Sciences, the exhibition
The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie is dedicating a new space to Robots, starting April 2, 2019. Suitable for children from 11 years old, this exhibition tour will make young and old dream with the presentation of robots of today and tomorrow, from industrial robots to autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, agricultural robots, medical robots and domestic robots. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 17, 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
2 à 5 ans: €3.5
- 25 ans: €10
Plein Tarif: €13
Official website
www.cite-sciences.fr
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