From 5 December 2023 to 1 September 2024
Every year, more than two billion tons of waste are generated worldwide. The educational ‘Waste Age’ exhibition, running at the Cité des Sciences until 1 September 2024, aims to raise public awareness about the extent of the problem of waste generated by mass production and consumerism (food, clothing, daily habits, etc.). It highlights the urgent need to change the way we think and the way we consume and provides the keys to successfully reducing or recycling waste.
The exhibition also reveals the overlooked potential of rubbish, particularly in the world of design, where visionary designers are exploring ways of transforming waste into a precious resource (upcycling and recycling), paving the way for a more sustainable and less wasteful future.
Exhibition for children aged 15 and over.
Opening times: from 10am to 6pm. From 9.30am to 7pm Sunday. Closed on Monday.
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Located in the large urban Parc de la Villette, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is a popular science and technology discovery centre. Designed with a general audience in mind, the exhibitions promote an understanding of science and technology in a fun way. The Cité and the Palais de la Découverte together comprise Universcience, the largest science centre in Europe.
The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie, located next to the Géode, is installed in a monumental building designed in 1986 by architect Adrien Fainsilber. There are multiple exhibition areas to explore, depending on what you are particularly interested in.
The permanent exhibitions include fun and interactive displays on different science topics including the story of the universe, or the satellite revolution. The Cité des Enfants is made up of learning-through-play areas designed for 2-7-year-olds and for 5-12-year-olds. The Lab de la Cité des Bébés (Baby Lab) is aimed at the under-twos.
In the same complex are housed the Cité de la santé (health), the Cité des métiers (careers) and the Science and Industry Library, as well as a Planetarium, a Fab Lab and a Living Lab.
Throughout the year, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie proposes a rich and varied programme of talks, shows and numerous other events.
Useful information
30 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris 19th
