Exhibitions just for kids
The Musée d’Orsay - Art in English
— For the month of July, each Wednesday and Saturday kids are given a tour, in English, while parents are free for 1 1/2 hours. Don't miss Orsay sea-side and The Five Senses. What a great idea!
No reservations but it is restricted to ages 5 to 12. Go to the Ticket Box 15 minutes before starting time.
Commences 11.30am. Entry: €4.70.
Closed Mondays. Open 9.30am to 6pm
Metro: Either Solferino, Assemblee National or Concorde
www.musee-orsay.fr
1, rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 (7th)
Building Atelier for Children - 'Cite Architecture'
— An atelier to encourage children to make their own buildings and discover the different elements of design and construction. Every Wednesday from 3pm. 1.3 hours for 3 euros for ages 4-9. Information at 01 58 51 50 19. Note: Most of the information will be in French.
16 October until 9 March 2009
Metro: Trocadero
www.citechaillot.fr
1 Place Trocadero, 16th
For the Love of Dolls - Musée de la Poupée-Paris
— A special exhibition of dolls and toys dating back to 1850, one that allows children to become more aware of French dolls, more than 500 will be on display from the 1800s until today. This special exhibition is from the best of the Odin Collection, see their website for more but its a wonderful, colourful and intricate display from this fine collection.
October 14 until March 15 2009
M: Rambuteau
www.museedelapoupeeparis.com
Impasse Berthaud P: 01 42 72 73 11
Musée Jacquemart-André – Family Fun
— Each year in the months of July and August there are wonderful activities for ages 4-12 from 2pm until 5.30pm each day. This special sessions allow children to explore the special exhibitions they can also dress up upon entry with masks and costumes.
Métro Miromesnil ou Saint Philippe du Roule
Autobus : 22, 28, 43, 52, 54, 80, 83, 84, 93
www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
158, bd Haussmann 75008, 8th t: 01 45 62 11 59
Workshop à la Pinacothèque de Paris
— These workshops will be in French and will require reservation but if you're interested in something creative have a look at their Wednesday and Saturday program during the 'grandes vacanes' 2pm and 4pm. Make a solider from the exhibition 'Armée Xi’an' and a dragon mask. They even have special Atelier for their Pollock & Chamanism Exhibition.
Pollock: 2pm each Wed 15 Oct - 14 Feb 2009 1h30.
Pinacothèque de Paris
Service Jeunesse - Véronique BESLUAU
t : 01 42 68 35 40
Mail : jeunesse@pinacotheque.com
www.pinacotheque.com
28 place de la Madeleine - 75008 PARIS
Musée en herbe
— A new museum - back soon with info. Workshops and activities for kids, in French though.
www.musee-en-herbe.com
Jardin d'Acclimatation, bois de Boulogne T: 01 40 67 97 66
Palais de la Découverte
— France’s most famous science and nature museum.
Temporary Exhibtions:
‘Le Termite et La Fourmis’ (The termite and the ants) also ‘Valcans, Seismes, Tsunamis, vivre avec le risque’. The museum’s permanent exhibition incorporates science, Physics, Astronomy and much more. Some days there’s over 60 different activities on offer.
Daily Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 6pm Sundays 10am – 7pm
Closed Mondays
www.grandpalais.fr