The Cité is open from Tuesday to Saturday 9.15 am - 6.00 pm and 9.15 am - 7.00 pm on Sunday.
It is closed on Mondays and the following public holidays: 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Christmas holiday opening:
The Cité will be open from 9:15am to 7pm every day from 21 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Special opening on Mondays 22 and 29 December.
Early closing at 4:30pm on 24 and 31 December.
Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Specific Opening Hours
Certain areas of the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie (Exhibitions, Cité des Enfants, Library, Cité de la Santé, Cité des Métiers, etc.) have specific opening hours. Check them here before coming over:
Exhibitions
Open from 10am to 6pm from Tuesday to Saturday and until 7pm on Sundays.
Christmas holiday opening: Extended opening hours until 7pm from 21 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
The Cité des Enfants 5-10
5 sessions a day: 9:45am, 11:30am, 1 :15pm, 3pm and 4:45pm on Sundays
4 sessions a day: 9:45am, 11:45am, 1 :13:45pm and 15:45pm from Tuesday to Saturday
Each session lasts 90min. Booking recommended
The Cité des Enfants 2-7 is closed for a full renovation, to offer you an even more exiting experience.
Christmas holiday notice: Five sessions per day from 21 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
On 24 and 31 December, due to early closing, the last session starts at 3pm.
The Cité des Bébés
For babies and toddlers from 0 to 23 months (36 months in case of disability).
From Tuesday to Sunday, two sessions per day: 9:30am – 12pm and 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Booking is available 7 days in advance.
Early closing at 4:30pm on 24 and 31 December.
The Planetarium
Check out show times on the Planetarium page. The Planetarium is available upon reservation with the Exhibitions ticket. Children under 2 will not be admitted.
Christmas holiday notice, every day from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, no advance booking; admission is subject to availability.
The Argonaute
From Tuesday to Sunday, the Argonaute is accessible upon reservation from 10am to 7pm (last access 6pm)
Access every 15 minutes, reserved to Argonaute-ticket holders (included with no extra charge in the Exhibitions or Cité des Enfants tickets). Children under 2 will not be admitted.
Christmas holiday opening: Special daily opening until 7pm from 21 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
The Villette Congress Centre
Access depending on event. Visit The Villette Congress Centre page.
Library of the Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie (BSI)
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 6:45pm.
The Cité des Métiers
Open from Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. On Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm.
The Cité de la Santé
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 6:45pm. Visit the Cité de la santé page.
Digital Hub²
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 6:45pm. Closed on Sundays except on special event days.
The Géode – Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 10pm
Monday from 1pm to 10pm