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Get free entry to The Paris Science Museum with a Paris Pass

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. This impressive glass and steel building was designed by Peter Rice and opened in 1986. The Paris Science Musum has a planetarium, an IMAX theater, and special departments for children and teenagers, making it an exciting attraction for any trip to Paris.

The Explora exhibitions are the heart of the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. There is an impressive array of hands-on, interactive exhibits of science and technology which focus on teaching visitors about the principles and history of scientific discovery.

Within the Explora exhibitions you will find the 'Universe', which considers space and light. It also houses the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie planetarium and is dedicated to our understanding of the systems and galaxies of the universe.

The 'Living World' exhibition considers genetics and evolution while 'Communications' examines and demonstrates the development of communications methods and 'Industry and Energy' looks at the way mankind has harnessed nature to its benefit and sometimes regret.

All visitors and particularly younger ones will find Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie to be an engaging attraction that will enhance any Paris Pass sightseeing agenda.