These 296 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Every day at 11am from Oct. 14 to Apr. 4
Musée de la Marine · Passy
Plunge into the abyss without getting wet: 280 objects trace our obsession with the deep, from a centuries-old Japanese fake mermaid to Cousteau's dives, through cabinets devoted to sirens, octopuses, and sunken cities.
Every day from Oct. 30 to Nov. 14
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles · Les Halles
Eight artists fresh from French residencies turn this Marais gallery into an ephemeral laboratory. Expect quantum physics installations, Congolese sound archives, and sculptural experiments still warm from the studio.
October 29 at 12pm +47
Sorbonne University Pierre and Marie Curie Campus · Paris • Free
Wander through a shimmering world where art and science collide. This free exhibition transforms crystalline research into striking visual poetry, with contemporary artists reimagining the tiny structures that shape our daily lives.
October 29 at 11am +1
Galerie Charlot · 3rd Arr.
LoVid makes invisible signals tangible by stitching together textiles, video, and DIY electronics. This exhibition explores how technology seeps into human culture and shapes our perception of the digital age.
Every day at 11am
Monnaie de Paris · Paris
M.C. Escher's impossible staircases and mind-bending optical illusions take over the Monnaie de Paris. Over 150 works, immersive rooms, and interactive experiences transform the historic space into a visual playground.
October 29 at 11am +2
Pavillon de l'Arsenal · Bastille
Explore how Paris-Saclay grew from farmland to France's Silicon Valley. This free exhibition maps the area's dramatic transformation through striking models, archival photos, and bold visions for sustainable urban living.
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Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Archives Nationales · Le Marais
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Sorbonne University Pierre and Marie Curie Campus · Paris
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
CITE DES SCIENCES ET DE L'INDUSTRIE · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité de la Musique · 19th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
Louvre Museum · 1st Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Aquarium de Paris · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Aquarium de Paris · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:15 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Galerie Charlot · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Les Étincelles du Palais de la découverte · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Aquarium de Paris · Passy
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 PM
The Centre Pompidou · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
La Villette · 19th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Aquarium de Paris · Passy
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th Arr.
15 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Gallery of Evolution · Faubourg Saint-Marcel
14 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cantine des Hommes Libres, Ménilmontant · Belleville
$$
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 PM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · Paris
12 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Fondation groupe EDF · Paris
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Musée des Arts et Métiers · 3rd Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Musée de l'Homme · Passy
12-15 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Paris Philharmonic · 19th Arr.
16 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Collège des Bernardins · 5th Arr.
5 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine · Passy
13 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · Paris
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 PM
Fondation Le Corbusier · Auteuil
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Grand Palais · Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Musée national de la Marine · Passy
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Aquarium de Paris · Passy
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville · 4th Arr.
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · 19th Arr.
15 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · Paris
15 €
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Le Musée en Herbe · Les Halles
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PM
Le Musée en Herbe · Paris
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Cité de l'Économie · Monceau
Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM
National Museum of Natural History · Faubourg Saint-Marcel
21 €
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 AM
Les Étincelles du Palais de la découverte · Javel
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM
Louvre Museum · 1st Arr.
12 €
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Curie Museum · 5th Arr.
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
BERCY ENCORE · Quartier Bruneseau
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Galerie Jeanne Bucher Jaeger · Le Marais
Galerie Micki Meng · Paris
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie · Paris
MuAM – Musée des Arts et Métiers · Paris
Paris Philharmonic · 19th Arr.
Galerie Alain Margaron · Paris
Musée National de la Marine de Paris · Paris
Galerie Alain Margaron · Paris
Aquarium de Paris · Paris
Musée de l'Homme · Paris
Musée de la Marine · Passy
Start with the exhibition or performance that interests you, then build the afternoon around it. Check the temporary exhibitions at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, or the performance programme at Palais Garnier. One show and time to talk about it over dinner makes a good plan.
Tell me that when you ask. I’d start with exhibitions, live music, or dance. For theatre, comedy, and talks, check the performance language and whether surtitles are available before booking. An English description doesn’t necessarily mean an English-language show.
Tell me when you’re free, where you’ll be, and what sounds appealing. “Live music near me, somewhere I can sit, under $30” gives me more to work with than “something fun.” You can keep narrowing it down with me.
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