Description
The Palais de la découverte is an elegant place used for prestige receptions. A kind and friendly team deploys its talents to guide guests through the exhibitions or show them amazing demonstrations
Thus the visitor is both struck by the sophistication of the palace and touched by the playful spirit of scientific discoveries.
Thus the visitor is both struck by the sophistication of the palace and touched by the playful spirit of scientific discoveries.
Architectural style
- Monumental
Collections
- Astronomie
- Chimie
- Géologie
- Sciences
Epoque des collections
- Néoclassicisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
- Romantisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
- Réalisme (XIXe)
- Impressionnisme (XIXe)
- Symbolisme (XIXe)
Room Layouts
Room capacity
Room capacity
Le Planétarium 0m2
La Rotonde 455m2
Salle de Conférence 180m2
L’Amphithéâtre d’Electrostatique 118m2
Le Pourtour de Rotonde 200m2
Salle 13 90m2
Salle des Planètes 0m2
Services
Services and facilities of the establishment
- Educational activities
- Gift shop
- Member of the Paris Museum Pass
- Coach park
- Restaurant
Educational activities
Tel. : +33 (0) 1 56 43 20 25. For information, www.palais-decouverte.fr/enseignantsRestaurant
Café du Palais: Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm ; Sundays and public holidays: 10am to 6pmCoach park
Drop off point at Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. Parking available at Cours la Reine.Business area
Number of meeting rooms:4
Contact
Voir la carte
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Subway - Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau
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RER - Invalides
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Bus - 28, 42, 52, 63, 72, 73, 80, 93
Disability
Offer adapted to disabled visitors
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Hearing
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Mental
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Physical
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Visual
Access facilities
- Adapted activities and visits
- Loan of wheelchairs
- Free admission for disabled visitors on presentation of proof
- Free admission for the accompanying person
Accessibility information
Physical disability:
-For wheelchair users, the entrance is a small slope through gate B (3 rue du Général Eisenhower)
-Notify staff of your visit by calling +33 (0)1 40 74 60 70. Let them know when you arrive, and a receptionist will accompany you to the main hall.
-The entire palace is wheelchair accessible except for the mathematics balcony
-Wheelchair accessible parking spaces available near gate B (3 rue du Général Eisenhower).
-The museum lift can only be used with the help of a receptionist.
-Adapted bathroom facilities on the Rotunda (close to the cafeteria), transfer bar on the left, 70 cm usable space, toilet paper located on the back wall at the same height as the usage space.
Visual Impairment:
-Special attention paid to accessibility on temporary exhibitions (maneuvering, objects to touch, braille labels)
-The “Earth and Life, a Scientific Investigation” trail includes labels in braille.
-The Earthquakes and Volcanoes section includes a large world map that allows visitors to feel the topography of the world’s continents and underwater plates.
-Visitors can touch different rock types, including volcanic rocks. Several changes to suit the visually impaired, including text in braille to help understand continental drift, volcanic and seismic phenomena.
-Some talks adapted for blind and visually impaired visitors (reservation required).
Hearing impairment:
-Guided tours and talks in French Sign Language (LSF), subtitled displays (programme available on the Palais de la Découverte website)
-Audiovisuals partially subtitled, depending on the exhibit’s development.
-Planetarium equipped with magnetic induction loop for hearing aids.
-Talks and workshops in French Sign Language (LSF) are organized regularly.
-Sign language spoken by museum staff.
-Information available on paper (maps, booklets) for some exhibits.
Mental disability:
-Several rooms and exhibits are specially adapted for people with mental disabilities.
-A counsellor can help you design a visit route adapted to your needs.
Contact us for more information: handicap.palais@universcience.fr / 01 40 74 80 70
-For wheelchair users, the entrance is a small slope through gate B (3 rue du Général Eisenhower)
-Notify staff of your visit by calling +33 (0)1 40 74 60 70. Let them know when you arrive, and a receptionist will accompany you to the main hall.
-The entire palace is wheelchair accessible except for the mathematics balcony
-Wheelchair accessible parking spaces available near gate B (3 rue du Général Eisenhower).
-The museum lift can only be used with the help of a receptionist.
-Adapted bathroom facilities on the Rotunda (close to the cafeteria), transfer bar on the left, 70 cm usable space, toilet paper located on the back wall at the same height as the usage space.
Visual Impairment:
-Special attention paid to accessibility on temporary exhibitions (maneuvering, objects to touch, braille labels)
-The “Earth and Life, a Scientific Investigation” trail includes labels in braille.
-The Earthquakes and Volcanoes section includes a large world map that allows visitors to feel the topography of the world’s continents and underwater plates.
-Visitors can touch different rock types, including volcanic rocks. Several changes to suit the visually impaired, including text in braille to help understand continental drift, volcanic and seismic phenomena.
-Some talks adapted for blind and visually impaired visitors (reservation required).
Hearing impairment:
-Guided tours and talks in French Sign Language (LSF), subtitled displays (programme available on the Palais de la Découverte website)
-Audiovisuals partially subtitled, depending on the exhibit’s development.
-Planetarium equipped with magnetic induction loop for hearing aids.
-Talks and workshops in French Sign Language (LSF) are organized regularly.
-Sign language spoken by museum staff.
-Information available on paper (maps, booklets) for some exhibits.
Mental disability:
-Several rooms and exhibits are specially adapted for people with mental disabilities.
-A counsellor can help you design a visit route adapted to your needs.
Contact us for more information: handicap.palais@universcience.fr / 01 40 74 80 70
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