5 free activities in Paris for the 2023 Science Festival
It's almost Science Day! From October 6 to 16, science is in the spotlight throughout France with the theme "Sport and science" in view of the 2024 Olympic Games. And for the occasion, many cultural institutions are offering free programming to the general public. . Here is our selection of 10 activities not to be missed in Paris
On the occasion of the Science Festival, the Cité des Sciences opens its doors free of charge to the general public. From its exhibition spaces to the Agronaute submarine and the planetarium, take advantage of the activities of this flagship location in the Parc de la Villette, which benefits from a unique program for the occasion.
CITÉ DES SCIENCES DE L’INDUSTRIE
October 7 and 8, 2023
30 avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019
Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
What if you took advantage of the science festival to discover the secrets of the seabed at the Porte Dorée Tropical Aquarium? On the program, two completely free guided tours, one linked to the conservation of endangered species and the other to the different corals present in the aquarium
PALACE OF THE GOLDEN GATE
October 14 and 15, 2023
293 avenue Daumesnil, 75012
Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
For the Science Festival, the Musée de l'Homme has planned a busy program. Analysis of fossils, stone cutting, acheozoology... After this weekend, you will know everything about prehistory and the origins of man!
MUSEUM OF MEN
October 7 and 8, 2023
17 place du Trocadéro, 75016
Tlj. 11am-7pm
FREE ENTRANCE
The Jardin des Plantes is not left out for the Science Festival. In addition to enjoying the exhibition spaces of the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution for free, come and discover all the secrets of flora during the many activities offered.
PLANT GARDEN
October 7 and 8
57 rue Cuvier, 75005
Tlj. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
One evening, a woman enters the police station to access the police headquarters museum. The next day, she is found dead. Who is guilty ? It's up to you to find out in the investigation set up from scratch by the police headquarters museum.
POLICE PREFECTURE MUSEUM
October 11 and 21, 2023
4 rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève, 75005
October 11 at 3 p.m., October 21 at 2 p.m.
Free on reservation
