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This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at Musée des Arts et Métiers.

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Decorative Exhibition

Flops ?! Expo loufoque

April 20 - May 18

At Musée des Arts et Métiers

3rd Arr., Paris

🎨"new exhibit on failed design was a brilliant counterpoint"
⏱️Plan about 1 hour to explore
👶Recommended for ages 6 and up

Celebrate spectacular failures at this interactive exhibition about inventions that flopped. From flying machines that never soared to designs that missed the mark, it's a surprisingly funny hour of learning what not to do.

family-friendly
interactive exhibits
science & engineering
quirky humor
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