Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Paris, 10 of 13
Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Paris, 10 of 13: Musée des Arts et Métiers
Musée des Arts et Métiers
Museum3rd Arrondissement
Area
3rd Arrondissement
Good for
5–14
Cost
Under 18s free, adults €12
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Oct 23, 2026
What you need to know
- Foucault's pendulum in the church, swinging in the former Saint-Martin-des-Champs nave under hanging planes and vintage cars
- Family workshops on weekends for ages 4-6 and 7-12, 90 minutes each, with more sessions in the school holidays
- No scooters or wheeled suitcases inside, but the front desk lends a free folding stroller in exchange for an ID
About
The Musée des Arts et Métiers holds more than 2,400 inventions across seven collections, from scientific instruments to transport. The standout room is the former church of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, where early planes hang over vintage cars and Foucault's pendulum swings in the nave.
Kids can also find Bartholdi's original model of the Statue of Liberty and Pascal's mechanical calculator, and museum staff run demonstrations in the galleries.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
Under 18s free, adults €12
Adults €12, reduced €9 (large families). Under 18s and EU residents aged 18-25 free. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (permanent collection, tickets at the desk only).
Tue-Thu10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Weekends10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25
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Location
Musée des Arts et Métiers
60 Rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France
