The universe is profoundly fascinating. From the far reaches of space to the depths of Earth’s oceans, from concrete topics like electricity to more abstract concepts like quantum physics, and encompassing the exceptional diversity of life and the complexity of the human body, science constantly strives to understand the world around us. With an educational and fun-filled mission, right in the heart of Bercy Village, in a unique 850-square-meter space, an immersive multi-science journey opens its doors to you : Science Experiences. With a concept at the cutting edge of new technologies, it blends virtual reality, projections, and immersive techniques. On the agenda: a scientific journey full of surprises and a family-friendly activity . The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday (excluding school holidays)—an ideal activity to enjoy with the whole family!
The Science Experiences Tour
In addition to the briefing room where you’ll learn about the different areas of Science Experiences, the tour features a total of 8 themed rooms! First, a space odyssey invites you to journey to the far reaches of the universe in virtual reality within a new kind of planetarium, before venturing on a multisensory dive into the mysterious world of the deep sea. After the tour, you can put theory into practice with hands-on activities. You’ll get to channel your inner Jules Verne at the center of the Earth with a volcanic video-mapping experience, uncover the secrets of the human body, play games to learn more about Mother Nature, face 400,000 volts, or even teleport like a quantum particle! All of this is guided by a science educator and is perfect for creating family memories during the holidays.
Want more? You can round out the experience with other activities like a VR experience that lets you explore Paris “from a bird’s-eye view,” a 360-degree interstellar simulator that lets you become an astronaut and navigate between asteroids, a roller coaster-style flying carpet that soars over the city, and a virtual dive into the depths of the ocean among marine creatures and colorful corals— perfect for entertaining both kids and adults.
Science Expériences was conceived, planned, and designed with a scientific committee composed of the field’s leading minds: David Elbaz, astrophysicist; Bill François, marine life specialist; Aline Peltier, renowned volcanologist; Eléa Héberlé, PhD in molecular biology; Marie-Charlotte Morin, PhD in biology; and Nicolas Treps, researcher in quantum optics. As for the activities and hands-on experiences, the museum designers at Âme en Science took charge of the project. Moreover, to optimize access to knowledge, the exhibition is available in 10 different languages, the content is tailored to all ages, and the themes vary to keep visitors engaged. In short, you no longer have any excuses not to brush up on your science curriculum!
