Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: reviews, price and Exclusive Promo Code

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30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, 75019 Paris, France
30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, 75019 Paris, France
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Cité des Sciences à Paris

Visiting the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

In the 19th arrondissement of Paris, near the Porte de la Villette, sits a striking museum designed to connect the public with the societal impacts of science. Highly educational in its approach, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is a top pick in our selection of family-friendly museums in Paris.

History

In the late 1970s, as part of a rehabilitation project for the former slaughterhouses of La Villette, President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing decided to transform the site into a national museum. The goal was to spark interest in science, research, and industrial fields.

In September 1980, Adrien Fainsiber was commissioned for the project. After six years of construction, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie was inaugurated on March 13, 1986, by President François Mitterrand.

In 2009, the Cité des Sciences merged with the Palais de la Découverte to form a single public institution known as Universcience.

The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is organized into several distinct zones.

Explora serves as the primary exhibition space. It covers a vast range of themes, from mathematics to automotive engineering and oceans to astronomy. Virtually every scientific, technical, or technological subject is explored here at some point.

The library is divided into three sections: general public, children, and the history of science. It features interactive kiosks where visitors can watch documentaries, films, and animated features.

The media library is also split into three parts. The Carrefour Numérique (Digital Crossroads) focuses on collaborative developments like open-source software. The Cité des Métiers offers career guidance in scientific and industrial fields. The Cité des Enfants provides interactive activities specifically for younger visitors.

The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie also includes an auditorium, a cinema, a planetarium, a convention center, an aquarium, shops, and restaurants. It is a comprehensive space designed to make science accessible to all ages.

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Opening hours

Open from 9:15 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and until 7:00 PM on Sunday.
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Reviews of Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

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With family
5
As a couple
4.5
With friends
4.5

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#93
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Super fun

I really like this museum, it is super interesting. The explanations are clear and adapted even for the youngest visitors. There are a lot of interactive activities with experiments to try out. Everything is well done and fun. It is top-notch with kids.

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A cultural temple for kids and adults alike

I used to go here a lot when I was little. The science exhibits are always very educational and well illustrated with plenty of interactive elements. From math and new technologies to global warming, the Cité raises awareness about many topics with great clarity. More recently, I came back for thematic exhibits, like the one on special effects, and the interesting presentations at the Planetarium. Outside of the exhibits, the site offers plenty of other things to discover, between the Argonaute, the bookstore, and the aquarium. You can easily spend a whole day here. I also recommend that you plan for a show at the Geode, right next door.

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A must for the curious

Just seeing this strange, somewhat futuristic building, you realize you are about to discover something different. It is a museum that makes knowledge accessible in a fun way. Whether you are with family (there is actually a specialized path for kids) or with friends, you have a great time sparking your curiosity!

I learned a lot of things there and there are plenty of activities. Let yourself be surprised!

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Fun and educational

A great place for a fun and educational outing with kids. Basic principles of science and mechanics are explained in simple terms, with demonstrations, explanations, and most importantly, objects to interact with. This is where both kids and adults can learn by doing, which is always more interesting and engaging than pure theory.

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