Photo : RomainMoretto EPPDCSI 2025
Transparency: the first exhibition of the Children's Palace
Step into a realm of shimmering reflections and crystalline wonders that blur the lines between art and play. This interactive labyrinth invites you to explore the science of light through an immersive experience that delights both young minds and the young at heart.
Le Palais des Enfants (Paris 8th)
About
The Palais des Enfants presents Transparence, an immersive exhibition designed for children from the age of 2. Within this imaginative realm, visitors explore the nuances of light and translucency through sensory installations and artworks spanning from the 19th century to the contemporary era. From mysterious forests to vibrant oceans, this exhibition bridges the gap between arts and science, fostering curiosity through play and contemplation. With a standard entry fee of 13 €, it offers an original cultural journey for families. Booking your tickets in advance is recommended to ensure entry to this unique, interactive environment.
In an imaginary universe, designed to awaken curiosity and provide fun, young and old alike walk freely from a shimmering hall of mirrors to a cave of crystalline treasures, venturing at times into a mysterious forest, at others towards a radiant sky or the depths of a multicolored ocean.
The arts of sculpture, printmaking, and photography dialogue with science through interactive and sensory devices. Between 19th-century creations and contemporary works, immersive pieces like those by Dan Graham and Soo Sunny Park, ideal to discover as a group, and more introspective creations like those by Patrick Neu and Agathe May, the exhibition offers an original exploration that renews our perception of transparency and light.
Children and their companions experience the multiple nuances of transparency, exchange their observations from translucency to darkness, and marvel at the riches of nature as much as those of craftsmanship throughout a journey punctuated by play and contemplation spaces.
The exhibition continues through an activity book, a podcast about transparency… and soon, mediation meetings with a series of events to go even further!
Our take on this event
Transparence is the debut exhibition at the Palais des Enfants, located at 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower. Running until 29 August 2027, the exhibition invites guests to wander through a dreamlike landscape featuring mirrored palaces, crystal caves, and diverse natural habitats. The path emphasizes sensory interaction, allowing visitors to investigate the concept of transparency through sculpture, printmaking, and photography. The curation includes immersive works by artists like Dan Graham and Soo Sunny Park, alongside more reflective pieces by Patrick Neu and Agathe May.
The venue welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 09:30 to 17:00, and on weekends from 09:30 to 19:00. General admission is 13 €, with a discounted rate of 8 € for subscribers and holders of the GrandPalais or Palais de la découverte passes. Entry is free for children under 2 years old, job seekers, visitors with disabilities, and social welfare beneficiaries. To enhance the experience, the exhibition provides an activity booklet and a dedicated podcast, encouraging families to engage deeply with the themes of light and material throughout their visit.
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