Paris is definitely the city of culture! Between exhibitions and experiences, you won’t be short of activities to entertain the whole family! Escape games, mini-golf, walks, free exhibitions… For an even more memorable experience with your children, discover the best immersive exhibitions currently on offer in Paris.
It’s the perfect experience to help them discover the jewels of local heritage. Here, it’s the Saint-Eustache Church that is being illuminated. LUMINISCENCE is once again lighting up this sacred monument with a new installment of its immersive show: L’Odyssée Céleste. After a resounding success with over a million spectators worldwide, this new edition promises to be just as spectacular. Combining narration, live music, and 360-degree video mapping, this completely unique experience is a fun way to learn more about the history of this iconic monument!
Looking for a fun and original thing to do with your family this winter? Look no further, this is it. Jurassic World by Brickman features 6 millionLEGO® bricks assembled to create 50 creations inspired by the Jurassic World universe, each more impressive than the last, including 15 life-size dinosaurs. What’s more, you can create your own sculptures with 2 million bricks available to the public and creative workshops!
The Mysteries of Money, the exhibition-game
In Paris, Citéco is making a big splash with Les Mystères de l’Argent(The Mysteries of Money ), an immersive and fun exhibition-game that transforms the economy into a real adventure playground for children aged 6 to 12 (and their parents). Set in the spectacular surroundings ofthe Hôtel Gaillard, this interactive experience invites families to uncover the secrets of money through a six-step journey combining games, escape-game-style challenges, and creative activities. Where does money come from? What is it used for? Why aren’t we all equal when it comes to money? These questions are addressed in an intelligent and fun way, from ancient times to the present day. With role-playing games, coin making, chocolate rewards, and a free booklet, this family exhibition in Paris succeeds in making economics accessible, captivating, and resolutely modern. It’s a clever outing for children in Paris that offers a change from traditional museums.
For the new version of its illuminated trail, theJardin d’Acclimatationimmerses you inJapanese culturewith a veritable lantern festival just like in Tokyo. Discover2,000 themed lanterns thatwill transform the 6 hectares of the garden, as well asgourmet chalets where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine andescape for an evening.
Right now, L’Atelier des Lumières is taking us on a Jurassic adventure! Life-size dinosaurs have taken over this former 11th-century foundry, famousfor its ultra-fun exhibitions. From the floors to the walls, they tower above you, allowing you to discover them in all their glory. If your child dreams of becoming a paleontologist, this is the perfect place!
Transparency at the Palais de la Découverte to do with children in Paris
Far from traditional exhibitions, Transparence offers an interactive experience combining science, art, and imagination. On the program: light installations, tactile and sensory experiences, shadow plays, and optical illusions. Our little ones can wander through an ice palace, a mysterious forest, a mineral cave, or a sparkling ocean. It’s a decidedly poetic way to spark the curiosity of young children.
Enter the fascinating world of the Paradox Museum to see reality from a new angle. A unique place where the extraordinary and the inexplicable come together! Your vision will be blurred and all your senses will be awakened! So, are you ready to defy the laws of gravity? Bonus: after your visit, treat yourself to a sweet break at Hansel & Gretel ( their ice cream is excellent).
Already a success in its first run, this musical is being extended with new dates to thrill audiences once again at the Palais des Glaces. The script: Ely, 12, moves into a strange house where Alfred, a mischievous ghost, awaits him and turns his daily life upside down. On stage, nine artists, actors, singers, and dancers bring this captivating story to life. A unique immersive show for the whole family, suitable for children aged 5 and up.
The Unicorn, the Star, and the Moon at the Museum of Hunting and Nature
The Museum of Hunting and Nature is transformed into an enchanting setting with The Unicorn, the Star and the Moon, an immersive exhibition by artist duo Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize. Abundant drawings, delicate ceramics, and dreamlike settings compose a true visual tale where fantastical animals, colorful patterns, and dreamlike landscapes oscillate between an imaginary forest and a house inhabited by poetry. For parents, it’s just as magical!
The credo of Science Experiences: learning while having fun! Gone are the days of boring tours where children wander off and end up not listening to anything. Here, they retain information because they are experimenting at the same time, guided by scientific mediators from different fields. From the far reaches of the universe to the depths of the ocean, via the center of the Earth, in a series of interactive rooms, they learn more about the brain, space, insects, and more. Perfect for budding Einsteins and aspiring scientists!