Palais De La Découverte Map (2025)
Get ready to explore the cosmos, crack codes in the math room, and dive into real science labs with the most up-to-date Palais De La Découverte Map.
Palais de la Découverte is a science museum in Paris located in the western wing of the Grand Palais. It features interactive exhibits on physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Founded in 1937, the museum aims to make science accessible and engaging for all ages.
This detailed layout guides you through key spaces like the Zeiss planetarium dome and the electromagnetism demonstration hall. Don’t miss the chemistry amphitheater—it’s a fan favorite for live experiments.
Whether you’re planning your first visit or squeezing in every last minute, this map helps you do it right.
Palais De La Découverte Map 2025
The Palais de la Découverte, Paris’s historic science museum founded in 1937, is located in the west wing of the Grand Palais (Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris). After several years of major renovation, the museum is reopening in phases starting summer 2025, with a full reopening expected at the end of 2026. The renewed museum will feature restored galleries, new interactive labs, demonstration areas, immersive rooms, and a dedicated children’s gallery.
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FAQ
When will the Palais de la Découverte reopen?
The Palais de la Découverte was scheduled to reopen on June 11, 2025, after five years of renovation, with a festival and temporary exhibitions, including the new Palais des Enfants for children.
Is the Palais de la découverte free?
Admission to the Palais de la Découverte generally requires a ticket and is not free for most visitors. The standard ticket price for the Palais des Enfants (children’s gallery) is €13, with a reduced rate of €8, and free entry is available for certain groups such as children under 3, people with disabilities and their companions, and job seekers, with valid documentation required.
What is the best planetarium in Paris?
The planetarium at the Palais de la Découverte is the oldest in France, established in 1937, and is considered one of the best and most iconic planetariums in Paris for its educational programming and immersive astronomy shows.
How old is the Palais de la Découverte?
The Palais de la Découverte was founded in 1937 by Nobel laureate Jean Baptiste Perrin during the International Exhibition on “Arts and Techniques in Modern Life”. It became a permanent science museum in 1938 and has been a cornerstone of science education in Paris ever since, making it 87 years old as of 2025.
