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The science museum
takes up the West Wing of
the Grand-Palais with an
exceptionally large-scale
rotunda, a stained-glass
cupola, 37-meters high,
and a giant mosaic floor.
ONE OF EUROPE’S
TOP SCIENCE CENTERS
PALAIS DE LA
DÉCOUVERTE
AN ICONIC BUILDING IN THE HEART OF PARIS
Located in the center of Paris, with the Champs Elysées only a
few steps away and the Invalides on the other side of the Seine,
the Palais de la découverte is a unique venue for visitors to learn
about scientific methods. The science museum takes up the West
Wing of the prestigious Grand-Palais.
AN OVERALL INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE
The Palais de la découverte works together with the educational
community, and scientific and industrial research institutions to
provide the public with keys tounderstanding both science today and
the foundations of modern science.
Every day, its science communicators inspire visitors to explore,
delve and learn through spectacular experimental demonstrations,
discussions, andinteractiveactivities.Becauseof itsuniquecombination
of exhibits on fundamental science, science shows, and a prime
location in a richParisian cultural setting, the Palais de la découverte
stands as an iconic site for people of all ages to discover the wonders
and meaning of science in their lives.
