Families and individuals (1 to 11 visitors)

Families and individual visitors

Admission to Science Gateway is free, but registration is required.

  • Online registration is recommended up to one month in advance and guarantees entry.
  • On-site registration is also possible, subject to availability.
  • Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
     
  • Click here for group bookings (12 to 48 people), which are mandatory up to 9 months in advance.

Activities included with your booking

Activity Age Duration Languages Availability
Interactive exhibitions 8+ 90-180 minutes FR, EN, DE, IT, ES From Tuesday to Sunday
Science shows 4+ 45 minutes FR, EN Certain days only
Films 12+ Continuous FR, EN Certain days only

More activities to book on site

Some activities, such as guided tours and lab workshops, require a separate on-site reservation after checking in at the venue.

  • Reservations can be made through your personal booking page (on your phone) or at the welcome desk with our staff.
  • Due to high demand and limited capacity, only about 10% of visitors will be able to join the guided tours or lab workshops. However, the other activities offered will allow you to enjoy an experience of more than 3 hours.
  • Click here to learn why guided tours and lab workshops cannot be booked in advance.
Activity Age Duration Languages Capacity
Guided Tours 12+ 90 minutes FR, EN 24 people/tour; 3 to 12 tours per day
Lab workshops 5+ 45 minutes FR, EN 24 people/workshop; max 5 workshops per day

On-site booking conditions

  • Guided tours: reservations open 2 hours before the start.
  • Lab workshops: reservations open 1 hour before the start.
  • System: first come, first served, based on availability.
  • Tip: Arrive in the morning to increase your chances. Bookings are open to all present visitors, regardless of their arrival time.

Frequency by season

  • In summer and on Sundays, the number of guided tours for families and individual visitors is increased.
  • Sundays are reserved exclusively for families, individual visitors, and small groups (under 12 people).
  • No guided tours during the holiday period, from Friday, December 19, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, inclusive.