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What can families do at the Grand Palais right now?

Le monument Grand Palais colorié par Hervé Tullet
Hervé Tullet

This autumn, there's no need to choose between art, science and discovery: the Grand Palais brings them all together for you. So get your curious, your dreamers, your players ready... and discover the program for the coming weeks!

Portrait de Hervé Tullet dans un atelier créatif
Photo © Léo Tullet

Portrait d'Hervé Tullet, 2024

A free event at the crossroads of art and reading: Tous artistes! with Hervé Tullet

Colorful, inventive, joyful: the world of Hervé Tullet is coming to the Grand Palais! The artist and author invites you to an afternoon of collective creation to mark the release of his book, co-published with Bayard and GrandPalaisRmn. Come and unleash your imagination in a unique and free moment of artistic exploration in the Salon Seine!

Vue de salle dans l'exposition
A.Robin/EPPDCSI

A day to learn and experiment: the Fête de la Science

When science becomes a game and meets art, curiosity is ageless! Researchers from the Palais de la découverte invite you to the Salon Seine to share their passion through fun, free activities in partnership with the GrandPalaisRmn. And for the occasion, the exhibition Transparence (2-10yrs) opens its doors free of charge to all curious little ones!

Visuel officiel des Journées de l'architecture - illustration sur l'architecture du quotidien
Clémence Trossevin - LASLOW Agence

A free weekend on the theme of everyday architecture: the Journées nationales de l'architecture

On October 18 and 19, the Grand Palais celebrates everyday architecture. Guided tours of the building (booking required, only in French), Kapla challenges, dance workshops for the very young: there's a way for everyone to explore the building. An ideal opportunity to experience heritage in a different way, as a family and free of charge.

Didier Plowy, GrandPalaisRmn 2025

An exhibition to visit with the whole family: Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten

Right now, the exhibition devoted to Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely and Pontus Hulten celebrates daring and freedom. Parents and children, discover the story of a mythical pair of artists, with their humor, passion and inventions. Take advantage of guided family tours, too, for a moment of play and exchange.

Vue extérieure du monument Grand Palais
Patrick Tourneboeuf

Family exploration tours of the monument

Envy to unlock the secrets of the Grand Palais? Take your family on an interactive guided tour (only in French)! Accompanied by a tour guide, you'll discover the history, architecture and transformations of this iconic building, while playing games and sharing ideas. An experience designed for children aged 7 and over, transforming discovery into a real moment of adventure.

Salon Seine avec vue du comptoir jeux
Patrick Tourneboeuf,GrandPalaisRmn, 2025 © Chatillon Architectes © Atelier Senzu - Samy Rio © Marion Pinaffo et Raphaël Pluvinage

A panoply of clever games to have fun while discovering art

Head to the games counter at Salon Seine, where more than a hundred original games await you: puzzles, board games, seek-and-find, chronological games or around works of art... A free space accessible to all, for hours of fun and discovery.

At home, children can also have fun online: méli-mélo, dominoes, comic book creation... so many games to set off and discover the Grand Palais and its exhibitions.

Think about the family brochure

Visits, workshops and activities for young and old are all brought together in a practical guide, published each season. Find all the season's family activities at a glance!

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