The Cité is open from Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 am - 6.00 pm and 9.30 am - 7.00 pm on Sunday.
It is closed on Mondays and the following public holidays: 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Early closing at 4:30pm on Tuesdays 24 and 31 December

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

The Cité des Enfants, children’s area
During The Great Kid’s Party:
-Saturday 7 December, access every 30 minutes from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Closes at 6 pm.
-Sunday 8 December, access every 30 minutes from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Closes at 7 pm.

The Cité des enfants 2-7 years area - 1:30 sessions. Booking recommended
- 4 sessions a day on weekdays except during school holidays and special days: 9:30am, 11:30am, 13:30pm and 15:30pm.
- 5 sessions a day on weekends, during school holidays and special days: 9:30am, 11:15am, 1pm, 2:45pm and 4:30pm.
In order to give an even more enriching experience for children, Cité des Enfants 5-12 area is undergoing a renovation and will be closed until the summer of 2025. In the meantime, you can visit our Children’s exhibitions such as Métamorphoses, Dance as well as the Cite des Enfants 2-7 area.

The Cité des Bébés
The Cité des bébés will open on 17 December 2024. For babies and toddlers from 0 to 23 months (36 months in case of disability). 
From Tuesday to Sunday, two sessions per day: 10am – 12 pm and 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Booking is available 7 days in advance, starting 10 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.

The Argonaute
From Tuesday to Saturday, the Argonaute is accessible upon reservation from 10am to 6pm (last access 5pm)
On 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.

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.