Museums for children in France

A museum with kids? It can be great. If you choose the right one.

Must-visits

Cité des sciences (Paris)

Paradise for curious kids. The Children's City (ages 2-7 and 5-12) is designed for them.

Booking required

1h30 sessions

Plan for the whole day

Natural History Museum (Paris)

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution impresses everyone. Kids love the animals and dinosaurs.

Musée des Confluences (Lyon)

Spectacular architecture, interactive exhibits. Kids can touch, observe, experiment.

Cité de l'espace (Toulouse)

For space enthusiasts. Rockets, simulators, planetarium.

Practical tips

Timing

Arrive at opening

Short visits (1-1.5h max for little ones)

Plan a snack break

Free or almost

Many museums are free for under 18s.

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