Observing the vastness of the universe, drawing a star map, pretending to be an astronaut on a mission, or watching a play; There are countless ways to navigate between planets. Let’s go on a journey to infinity and beyond…

Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace in Le Bourget – Seine-Saint-Denis

If your kids are interested in airplanes and rockets, they’ll love this museum, created at the dawn of aviation 105 years ago and located in the historic district of Le Bourget Airport. Be prepared to crane your neck because everything is huge and you will have to look up again and again! A room devoted to space exploration displays the first objects to enter Earth orbit. The exhibition presents models of the first rockets and tells the story of man’s first steps on the Moon, with enough to spark the imagination of even the youngest visitors.

But the real attraction is the Planète Pilote, an area for children aged 6 to 12, where children can playfully immerse themselves in the world of aviation and space. Future Thomas Pesquet will be able to learn about life on the International Space Station with a simplified replica. They will feel like astronauts on a mission by wearing a spacesuit or riding an exercise bike. The museum also has a planetarium where movies about constellations and the solar system are shown for children aged 6 and over. Finally, Le Cocon (cocoon), an area for children under the age of 4, offers a place for families with young children to relax.

Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie – Paris 19^he

The permanent exhibition “Mission Spatiale” (Space Mission) at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie offers a rich and educational journey through the history of planetary exploration. Divided into five thematic sections: discovery, journey, public transportation, accommodation and questions, this exhibition takes curious minds to unknown regions. In just an hour and without leaving 19^he In the Paris area, young visitors can walk the lunar grounds, watch a rocket launch or get an up-close look at a spacesuit, an astronaut shell that protects them from radiation and extreme temperatures. While the exhibition is designed for children aged 8 and above, young visitors will be able to feed their imaginations thanks to original and interesting models and videos spread over an exhibition area of ​​1,000 square meters.

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