Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
Free science workshops at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
2026
About Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
Every October, the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy opens its doors for free to celebrate the Fête de la Science. Museum staff, guest speakers, and students or PhD candidates from the Université de Lorraine host workshops that tie into the current exhibition. All activities are open to the public, require no booking, and are suitable for families with children aged 6 and up.
Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy — edition 2026
On the weekend of October 10th and 11th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy is dedicating its Science Festival to the exhibition "Moches ! 2" (Ugly! 2), exploring strange-looking species and the evolutionary adaptations behind their appearance. Museum educators specializing in animal domestication and students from the Université de Lorraine will lead various workshops, complemented by theatrical performances from the ZigZag company. Admission is free, no booking required, suitable for ages 6 and up.
Highlights Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy 2026
- Workshops inspired by the "Moches ! 2" exhibition
- Guest session on animal domestication
- Workshops led by life sciences students and PhD candidates from the Université de Lorraine
- Physical expression and theater workshops by the ZigZag company
Programme Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy 2026
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Workshops inspired by the "Moches ! 2" exhibition: discover strange-looking species and how they adapt to their environment, hosted by the Muséum-Aquarium's education team · free, no booking required · ages 6+
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Workshop on animal domestication with guest speakers
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Workshops led by life sciences students and PhD candidates from the Université de Lorraine, focusing on the exhibition's themes
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Physical expression and theater workshops by the ZigZag company, based on the book Rat et les animaux moches by Sibylline and Jérôme d'Aviau
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Same program as Saturday: "Moches ! 2" exhibition activities, animal domestication, Université de Lorraine student workshops, and the ZigZag company · free, no booking required · ages 6+
Prices Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy 2026
Practical information — Science Festival at the Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy, 34 rue Sainte-Catherine, 54000 Nancy. The facility is certified with the Tourisme Handicap label. Admission to the Fête de la Science activities is free and does not require a reservation.
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