Cité des Enfants

The Cité des Enfants is a children's science museum in Paris.

The space is specially designed for children aged two and up to explore and experiment through a series of fun and educational activities. 

The main goal is for children to learn about their surroundings and themselves through various age-appropriate experiments.

Children's Museum in Paris

Since its successful opening in 1992, the Cité des Enfants maintains its permanent exhibition focused on five thematic areas: I Discover Myself, I Can Do, I Find My Place, I Experiment, and All Together.

These are destinadas a estimular el desarrollo cognitivo for young visitors, with fun games and activities.

Visiting the Cité des Enfants

The Cité des Enfants, or as it would be translated into English, the «Ciudad de los Niños», is located within the science museum complex Cité des Sciences et l'Industrie, situated inside the Parc de la Villette, another interesting attraction in the arrondissement or Arrondissement 19th arrondissement of Paris.

The rooms are divided into two sections, for children aged 2 to 7 and 5 to 12.

Entry to the tour is done in sesiones de hora y media with set admission times that you must choose when purchasing your ticket.

Access to the Cité des Enfants is not permitted for children under 2 years of age unless they are accompanying an older child.

You can see more of our recommended activities in Paris with kids.

Prices

€12 you can buy your ticket here on the official website

Opening Hours

4 sessions per day: 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30. Session duration: 1h30.

Address

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie – 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou – 75019 Paris

Getting There

Metro Line 7, Porte de la Villette or Corentin Cariou.
Buses 139, 150, 152 (Stop "Porte de la Villette")

Nearby Attractions

City of Science and Industry / Parc de la Villette / Parc des Buttes-Chaumont