The Exhibition
An educational journey that links science, engineering, and sensory experience.
Opened on October 23, 2023, and announced until December 31, 2025, Space Mission unfolds at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie like a laboratory-room decoding the stages of a modern mission.
The scenography divides knowledge into thematic stations and transforms diagrams and equations into visible actions: manipulations, instruments, and models follow one another to reveal the engineering trade-offs, from the launcher to the orbit stay.
Designed for a wide audience, the exhibition meets documentary rigor without sacrificing experience: educational devices invite you to understand through action.
Why Visit
Four good reasons to see it.
What You'll Find
A five-step journey, simulators, and thoughtfully staged knowledge.
The journey is structured into five named parts: Explore, Travel, Transit, Stay, Question.
Each station offers interactive devices that engage visitors: calculate a trajectory, experience a motor's thrust, or measure the physiological constraints of space stay.
You encounter simulators where you take control of a mission, display cases with robots and components, and a full-scale replica of a module (I-Hab / Lunar Gateway) giving a concrete sense of living spaces and their architecture.
The path is marked by a multisensory immersive show that anchors the human and sensory challenge of exploration: light, sound, and the senses work together to recreate, without gratuitous effects, the atmosphere of a mission.
Editor's note
The strength of Space Mission lies in its ability to make pedagogical gesture a sensory discovery: you don't just read panels, you understand by doing.
For anyone who wants to feel, rather than just know, how a contemporary mission is conceived, the visit is a success.
Who's It For?
Accessible, educational, and suitable for curious families.
Recommended from age 8, the exhibition blends playful content and technical entries to speak both to children and astronautics enthusiasts.
Beginners will find devices that make abstract principles intuitive, while technical fans will appreciate the precision of models and the contextualization of scientific and societal stakes.
The structure of the visit facilitates family visits: each station offers short and clear actions designed to encourage dialogue between adults and children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exhibition dates?
Space Mission has been open since October 23, 2023, and is scheduled to run until December 31, 2025.
Where is the exhibition held?
At the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Parc de la Villette, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, 75019 Paris.
What is the admission price for an adult?
The full price announced for the exhibition is €13; reduced rates and group offers are available through the Cité des Sciences.
How can I get tickets?
Online booking on the official Cité des Sciences website is recommended; partner resellers are also available.
Practical Information
Essential details for planning your visit to the Cité des Sciences.
Period: from October 23, 2023, to December 31, 2025; the exhibition is presented as permanent by the Cité des Sciences. Location: Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Parc de la Villette, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, 75019 Paris.
Regular hours: Tuesday and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–7 PM, closed Monday. Annual closures: January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Price: full ticket priced at €13 for adults; reduced rates and group options are offered by the Cité des Sciences. Online booking is recommended: the official site offers time slots and practical info, as do partner resellers.
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