Theater
300 people
Cocktail
300 people
Banquet
300 people
Cocktail
50 people
Auditorium
181 people
Theater
181 people
Auditorium
200 people
Theater
200 people
Auditorium
120 people
Theater
120 people
Cocktail
100 people
Cocktail
80 people
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Theater
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Cocktail
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Banquet
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Auditorium
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| La Rotonde | 300 people | 300 people | 300 people | |
| Salle des Planètes | 50 people | |||
| Salle de Conférence | 181 people | 181 people | ||
| Le Planétarium | 200 people | 200 people | ||
| L’Amphithéâtre d’Electrostatique | 120 people | 120 people | ||
| Le Pourtour de Rotonde | 100 people | |||
| Salle 13 | 80 people |
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: [email protected] / 01 40 74 80 70
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