Experts' Choice Award Cite de l'espace
What the experts agree on
Toulouse's space-themed museum blends education with fun via hands-on exhibits, a Mir replica, and actual Soyuz module you can sit in, plus IMAX and planetarium shows for the full cosmic experience.
“This is the place to go to learn about space exploration.”
– Frommer's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The fantastic space museum on the city's eastern outskirts brings Toulouse's illustrious aeronautical history to life through hands-on exhibits." Full review
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To avoid queuing, buy your tickets in advance online or at the tourist office.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Cité de l'Espace (city of space) aims to provide an educational and amusing means for visitors to discover, experiment and understand the universe." Full review
Independent "Cité de l’Espace is a fitting exhibition/theme park. After the interactive exhibitions, check out an exact replica of the Mir space station, or sit in the astronaut’s seats on the actual Soyuz module"
Frommer's "Offering hands-on experiences, you learn how to program a satellite launch, what life is like on board the Soyuz spacecraft...IMAX cinema and Planetarium take you into space on spectacular journeys" Full review
Fodor's "Toulouse's "Space City" celebrates France's ongoing role in exploring humankind's final frontier with all sorts of historic and interactive exhibits, from re-creations of the first Mir..." Full review
National Geographic
