Paris - Palace of Discovery Palais de la Découverte
The Palais de la Découverte (Palace of Discovery) in Paris is housed in the west wing of the Grand Palais. It seeks to present in a practical way the history of the natural sciences and their results and applications. There are separate rooms devoted to astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine in which visitors can carry out experiments for themselves.
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Notable features are the large hall devoted to our solar system and the Planetarium (presentations at 2, 3.15 and 4:30 p.m.). There are other presentations and film lectures at 2:30 and 4 p.m. (conducted tours in French only).
The Planetarium opened in 1979 and has a 200 seat theater.
The Planetarium opened in 1979 and has a 200 seat theater.
Palais de la Découverte
Avenue Franklin D Roosevelt
F-75008 Paris
France
Avenue Franklin D Roosevelt
F-75008 Paris
France
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
There is a separate admission for the planetarium.
Documentation in foreign languages available.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
