Agence spatiale européenne (ESA) et l'Astrolabe
Paris · Paris · Île-de-France
The Astrolabe is the public visit center of the European Space Agency, located at the ESA's Paris headquarters. This scientific museum offers immersive virtual reality experiences to the International Space Station, interactive displays showing Earth observed from space, as well as exhibitions of astronaut suits, launch vehicles and ESA archives. The venue, named after the ancient astronomical instrument, is designed as a space for discovering the achievements, expertise and knowledge of the European agency. Beyond its museum function, the Astrolabe hosts conferences, events and interactive workshops offered by ESERO France, an educational program conducted in partnership with the CNES. The center is aimed at audiences of all ages interested in science, technology and the European space program.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–14:00
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
8-10 Rue Mario Nikis
Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from metro Ségur.
City
15 min by car from Vanves.
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from metro Ségur.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
15 min by car from Vanves.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie Beauté Du Matin Calme (434 m), Animal Art Gallery Paris (468 m), Art Galleries Europe (483 m).
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