Palais de la Découverte, Science museum in Grand Palais, France
The Palais de la Découverte spans 25,000 square meters within the west wing of the Grand Palais, featuring exhibits on physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy.
The museum opened in 1937 during the International Exhibition of Arts and Technology, founded by Nobel Prize physicist Jean Perrin to promote scientific understanding.
Visitors participate in live experiments and demonstrations led by expert commentators who explain complex scientific principles through hands-on activities and interactive displays.
The museum welcomes guests Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 18:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 19:00, with access through Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau metro station.
The physics hall contains a Faraday cage where visitors experience high-voltage electrical demonstrations while remaining completely protected inside a metal enclosure.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1937
Founders: Jean Perrin
Architects: Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas
Official opening: 1937
Address: Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris 75008
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:30-18:00; Sunday,Holidays 10:00-19:00; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Phone: +33156432020
Website: http://palais-decouverte.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.86611,2.31083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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