Are you visiting Paris for the first time with children? Familiar with the city, but looking for fun family museums? Stop, look no further! Whether you're visiting Paris for a weekend or a week, you're sure to find a time to fit at least one of these original museums into your itinerary. Magic, chocolate, illusions - the program we've put together for you is vast! Discover the best museums to visit in Paris with your children.
1. The Musée des Sciences et de l'Industrie, a paradise for curious youngsters
Looking for what to do in Paris when it's raining with kids? Spice up that dreary day by taking them to the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, and more specifically to the Cité des Enfants! If they like to have fun, experiment and marvel at everything with their innocent eyes, you've found the perfect place. Two worlds are dedicated to them: one for 2 to 7 year-olds and one for 5 to 12 year-olds. From animal metamorphoses to water experiments and submarines, wonder is everywhere! 100% fun, this is one of the best museums to visit with children in Paris.
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2. Choco Story, the Paris chocolate museum
Choco Story is a fun way for families to discover the world of chocolate from top to bottom. Set off on a gourmet epic, discovering the equipment used to make chocolate. Children can take part in creative workshops, and discover gourmet sculptures weighing up to 200 kg. Let yourself be overwhelmed by gourmet delights. Here, it's allowed: you can taste whatever you like!
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3. The Musée de la Magie, a feast for the eyes
Why not visit one of France's most unusual museums during your Paris getaway? At the Musée de la Magie, get ready for a unique and complete experience! On the program: the history of illusionists and magic, magic tricks, automata and 1001 other surprises of all kinds. This wonderful family visit to Paris will amaze your children. From amazement to dazzlement, this is a museum you'll remember for a long time! Tempted? Click here to take advantage of our partner's special rates and book your ticket for the Musée de la Magie in Paris.
4. The Musée Grévin, one of the best museums to visit in Paris with children
Here's a must-see museum to visit during a 3-day weekend in Paris or more. At the Musée Grévin, you'll find lifelike wax statues for every generation. From Albert Einstein to Maître Gims, not forgetting Jean-Paul Belmondo, there's something for everyone! Children, teenagers and parents alike will have a great time finding the wax statues to match their idols. From cinema to politics, song and comedy, to name but a few, this museum presents the inanimate look-alikes of over 200 personalities.
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5. The Natural History Museum, awe-inspiring for children
The Natural History Museum, in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes, is one of the 11 must-see places to visit with the whole family in Paris. Numerous universes immerse families in a fantastic world linked to evolution:
- the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution,
- the Geology and Mineralogy Gallery,
- the virtual reality cabinet,
- the Children's Gallery, etc.
Fromgigantic animal skeletons to life-size representations of certain species, this unique journey into the animal world is nothing short of spectacular. Keep your eyes peeled for new temporary exhibitions, such as those on dinosaurs and felines.
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6. The Musée en Herbe, for little creators
Welcome to the Musée en Herbe, not just for curious little budding artists, but for enthusiasts aged 3 to 103! This intergenerational space offers a 100% playful approach to culture and art. The aim: to make art accessible to all, while having fun! Two exhibitions per season, led by experienced mediators, plunge you into the heart of a fascinating universe. Colorful, fun and full of surprises, the Musée en Herbe can also be discovered through workshops for children.
7. Musée des Arts et Métiers, from the imaginary to the concrete
Discover thehistory of science with your family at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. Let yourself be transported into a fascinating world as you discover several universes:
- Scientific instruments,
- Materials,
- Construction,
- Communication,
- Mechanical engineering,
- Energy,
- Transportation,
- Theater of automata.
It's a safe bet that Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, considered crazy at the time, will amaze the whole family!
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8. The Musée des Arts Forains, a children's paradise
Head for the Musée des Arts Forains in the Bercy district, where the whole family will be immersed in an often little-known world. Here, dreams take center stage! A fascinating collection of carousels and other fairground rides plunges you into the festive atmosphere of the fairs of the XIXᵉ and XXᵉ centuries. Your timeless escapade takes you on a tour of a strange cabinet of curiosities, as well as the world of carnival and amazing gardens. This one-of-a-kind museum-show invites you to totally disconnect from down-to-earth everyday life, and immerse yourself in another world, full of laughter and magic.
9. The Musée de l'Homme, a journey through time in Paris with children
From the most traditional busts to the most astonishing masks, the Musée de l'Homme amazes and surprises. More than just a museum, it invites visitors to ask themselves: who are we? Who are we? How are we? Where do we come from? These are just some of the questions addressed in an original, playful way. This attractive combination of ethnology, anthropology and prehistory creates an absolutely fascinating museum to visit with the whole family in Paris. Interactive displays and reconstructions allow children to learn while having fun.
Bonus: located on Place du Trocadéro, opposite the Eiffel Tower, the Musée de l'Homme allows families to combine this visit with that of the Iron Lady. Tempted? Just go here to book your tickets in just a few clicks!
10. The Musée de l'Illusion, an unusual adventure for children and teenagers in Paris
Paris has its share of unusual restaurants, but some museums are just as unusual. One of them is the Musée de l'Illusion. A mix of science and fun, this unusual museum is sure to delight children and teenagers alike. From the hall of mirrors to holograms and the hall of infinity, optical illusions are everywhere. Do you feel like your brain has been turned inside out? Do you feel hypnotized? These are just some of the sensations that will give you an extraordinary experience. With a program like this, this exceptional place to visit with the whole family is one of the must-see museums in Paris!
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Are your teenagers still thirsting for adventure after this top 10 list of the best museums to visit in Paris with kids? Why not suggest the Vampires and Monsters Museum? They might just love it! On the other hand, avoid this kind of visit with younger children, who can be more impressionable. And of course, for budding art lovers, don't miss one of the 19 must-sees in Paris: theMusée du Louvre! There are plenty of other great museums around Paris too, so don't hesitate to widen your search. Finally, we invite you to discover the 21 free things to do in Paris, including some museums.
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