The Palais des enfants is a new space dedicated to children aged 2 to 10 and their carers! Beneath the majestic Rotonde d'Antin, this inviting environment offers a playful and poetic journey where art meets science, sparking curiosity, nurturing a spirit of discovery, and encouraging exploration. Created through a collaboration between the Palais de la découverte and GrandPalaisRmn, it celebrates creativity, play, and wonder with an experience designed to inspire young imaginations and the joy of learning.
9:30am - 7pm: weekends and Tuesday to Sunday during school vacations (zone C and long vacations)
Full price: 13 €
Subscriber price: 8 € Pass GrandPalais and Pass Palais de la découverte
Free : - 2 years old, jobseekers, visitors with disabilities, visitors on minimum social benefits...
Le Palais des enfants is dedicated to children aged 2 to 10 accompanied, up to 12 years old for children with disabilities and accompanied according to their needs. Accompanying adults must have a ticket. Children under 2 years of age are admitted only if accompanying a child in the authorized age bracket.
The cloakroom, located on level -1 beneath the Central Square (access via the Square Jean Perrin entrance), provides self-service lockers for storing personal belongings, such as clothing and small bags. Some items are not permitted in the exhibition spaces and must be left in the cloakroom before your visit, including motorcycle or bicycle helmets, electric batteries, large umbrellas and certain bulky backpacks. All items placed in a locker must be collected on the same day, before the Grand Palais closes.
Please note: items exceeding the permitted size of 42 × 30 × 20 cm are not allowed anywhere in the Grand Palais for security reasons.
Equipment loan
For your comfort, a selection of equipment is available free of charge at the cloakroom: baby carriers, magnifying glasses and weighted blankets. In addition, walking sticks with seats are available at the entrance to the exhibitions and wheelchairs are available for use under the stairs at Square Jean Perrin. This equipment must be returned at the end of your visit.
Lost & Found
If you lose an item, please contact the main reception desk, Square Jean Perrin entrance. Lost and found items are kept in the cloakroom and can be retrieved during the day. Valuables are kept temporarily.
Our philosophy
Stimulatecuriosity, daydreaming and critical thinking through a dialogue between the arts and sciences. Younger visitors are invited to broaden their vision of the world by exploring an immersive scenography blending artworks, manipulations and interactive devices.
Encourageexchange and inspiration through an exhibition journey that nurtures the imagination, encourages creativity and enables different forms of culture to intersect.
Initiatechildren to the world of museums and cultural centers by offering them a new experience that awakens their eyes, at the crossroads of artistic and scientific cultures.
Nurturing sensitivity and stimulating creativity
Fostering wonder and critical thinking
Encouraging intergenerational sharing
Valuing nuance and respect for differences
Each child discovers this magnificent place with his or her own maturity and sensitivity. Taken seriously, they become actors of the visit thanks to varied proposals where art and science mingle to fill them with wonder.
Sophie Marinopoulos
psychologist and psychoanalyst, recognized specialist in childhood, author of the ministerial report on Cultural Health and numerous books.
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No, the Palais des enfants is reserved for children aged 2 to 10 accompanied by an adult.
Can a child visit the Palais des enfants alone?
No, access to the Palais des enfants is reserved for children aged 2 to 10 accompanied by an adult, or up to 12 years old for children with disabilities and accompanied as needed. Adults must have a ticket. Children under 2 are admitted only if accompanying an eligible child.
Should I prepare my visit with children in advance?
The Palais des enfants is designed as an immersive and accessible experience for young visitors and their companions. Everything is set up to ensure you can fully enjoy your visit without any special preparation.
