Paris & Ile de France Museums & Indoor Activities

Aquarium de Paris - Cinéaqua: The restored Trocadero aquarium has been given a technological makeover. This museum combines 15,000 fish and four cinemas. Open every day from 10:00. 5 avenue Albert de Mun (Arr 16) Metro: Trocadero.
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Tel: 01 40 69 23 23 

Centre Europeen d'Escalade: European climbing centre: Indoor rock climbing centre located south of Paris near Orly at 3 rue Alouettes-Senia, Thiais (94). RER: Pont de Rungis.
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Tel: 01 46 86 38 44 

Centre Pompidou - Galerie des Enfants.: Interactive exhibitions by designers and artists introduce children to modern art, design and architecture. Workshops ages 6 - 12. Centre Pompidou, place Georges Pompidou (Arr 4) 11:00 - 22:00, closed Tuesdays. Metro: Hotel de Ville RER Chatelet Les Hall
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Tel: 01 44 78 16 73 Fax: 01 44 78 16 73

Chateau de Rambouillet: The national farm or La Bergerie Nationale is in the grounds of the chateau. The farm was created by Louis 16th as a centre of agricultural research. It is now a living farm with pigs, horses, cows and chickens. Location: Parc du Chateau, Rambouillet (78)
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 61 08 68 70 

Cite des Enfants - Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie.: Children's discovery zones in a Science Museum. Under 5s and for 5 to 12 year olds. All activites are hands-on. Reservations essential, opening times vary. At 30 ave Corentin-Cariou (Arr 19). Metro: Porte de la Villette.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 40 05 70 00 

Dali - Espace Montmartre: Artistic workshops during the school holidays for children. At 11 rue Poulbot Montmartre (Arr 18). Metro: Abbesses/Anvers.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 42 64 40 10 

Explor@dome: A fun and interactive museum on science and multimedia. Activities for all ages. Open everyday from 10:00 to 18:00. Jardin d'Acclimation, Bois de Boulogne (Arr 16) Metro: Pont de Neuilly.
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Tel: 01 53 64 90 40 

Kidzy: A fun indoor play venue ideal for informal play, playgroups and Birthday parties. Parties can be personalised, several options available. Reserve ahead for pre-schoolers in the morning. Z.A. du Bois des Fenetres, Rue Saint-Just (60) St-Maximin.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 03 44 72 11 03 Fax: 03 44 72 11 03

Musee de Jouet: The toy museum in Poissy illustrates the evolution of toys and games. Location: 1 enclos de l'Abbaye, Poissy (78) RER: Poissy
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Tel: 01 39 65 06 06 

Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace: Air and space museum, tracing the history of flight from the very first hot air balloons to the Ariane Rocket. You can also board a Concorde. Wheelchair access. Free access for children under 18. Aeroport de Paris Le Bourget (93) Le Bourget.
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Tel: 01 49 92 70 22 

Musee de la Magie: Museum of magic and illusions. Hands-on approach. Opening times vary. At 11 rue St-Paul (Arr 4). Metro: St-Paul/Sully Morland.
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Tel: 01 42 72 13 26 

Musee Grevin: Waxworks Museum. Opening times vary. At 10 bd Montmatre (Arr 9). Metro: Grands Boulevards.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 47 70 85 05 

Musee Guimet: The Musee Guimet has activities for children involving their exhibitions, for 4-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds. Available in English on request. 6 place d'Iena (Arr 16) Metro: Iena.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 56 52 54 36 Fax: 01 56 52 54 36

Musee Nationale d'Histoire Naturelle: Eclectic natural history museum within the Jardin des Plantes. Many interactive games. Open 10:00-18:00 Weekends 100:00-17:00 weekdays. Closed Tueday. At 36 rue Geoffrey St-Hilaire (Arr 5) Metro: St-Marcel/Monge.
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Tel: 01 40 79 30 00 

Musee Rambolitrain: Model train museum in Rambouillet. Located at 4 place Jeanne d'Arc (78)
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Tel: 01 34 83 15 93 

Musee Vivant du Cheval: Recognized as the most beautiful horse museum in the world. Demonstrations and shows daily, some in English, a great outing for children of all ages. Reservation recommended. The Grand Stables, Chateau de Chantilly (60) Chantilly.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 03 44 57 40 40 

Stade de France: Home of "Les Bleus" the French national football team and the stadium where most major sporting events take place. It is also open for guided tours (93) RER: Stade de France
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Tel: 01 53 93 00 000