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Wheelchair accessible
Overview
Visit Cité de l'espace in Toulouse, a space science center focused on astronomy and space exploration. It offers interactive exhibits, large outdoor displays, an IMAX cinema, and two planetariums.
The site includes over 4,000 m2 of exhibition space and four hectares of gardens. See life-size models of major space hardware, including the Apollo lunar module, the Mir space station, the Ariane 5 rocket, Martian rovers, and the Orion crew module.
Scientific presenters lead demonstrations and talks throughout the day.
**Epsilon Mission**: A mission control–style exhibition about French astronaut Sophie Adenot’s time on the ISS, covering daily life and onboard experiments,
**LuneXplorer**: A 40-minute immersive simulation of a Moon mission, from launch to landing, linked to NASA’s Artemis program with the European Space Agency (ESA).
Operated by
Cité de l'Espace
Location
Avenue Jean Gonord, Toulouse, France
Address
Av. Jean Gonord, 31500 Toulouse, France
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Entry to Cité de l'Espace
- Admission to the exhibition pavilion, gardens and shows
- Audioguide available for IMAX and planetarium shows
- Onsite parking
Venues
- Cité de l'Espace, Avenue Jean Gonord, Toulouse, France, 31500
Exhibitions
- Moon: Episode II We're Back
Humans are planning to return to the Moon 50 years after the Apollo missions. This time, the goal is to establish a permanent presence.
- LuneXplorer
With LuneXplorer, the new immersive experience unique in Europe, live a mission to the Moon, just like European astronauts, and feel the acceleration phases of liftoff and landing. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the preparation and execution of a mission to the Moon.
Additional Information
- Reduced tickets for students, job-seekers, disabled visitors + 1 carer available onsite. Student ID, certificate of unemployment or disability required
- Kids aged 0-4: free; no ticket needed
- Luggage storage is not possible
- Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs
- Wheelchairs and folding chairs can be borrowed at no cost (depending on availability)Dining and picnic area available onsite.Getting there:
- Bike: Use the VélôToulouse bike-sharing service (standard/electric bikes) via the app
- Car: Toulouse ring road, exit 17Public transport:
- Bus 37: Direct to Cité de l'espace stop
- Linéo 1: Get off at Collège Vernant (15–20 min walk)
- Metro: Line A to Jolimont or Line B to Ramonville, then bus 37 to Cité de l'espaceTrain (TER):
- From Matabiau: Metro A to Jolimont + bus 37
- From Saint-Agne: Metro B to Ramonville + bus 37
- From Toulouse Blagnac Airport: Airport shuttle to Jean Jaurès, then L8 bus to Sicard Alaman
- Show your smartphone voucher at the entrance
- This is a dated ticket, to be scanned directly on site at the access turnstiles, without prior check-in at receptionTo get access to practical information, to an animated site map, and to more information about the venue's activities/shows and exhibitions, we invite you to download the app «Ma Cité de l’espace»: =
- For [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opixido.citeespace&hl=fr)
- For [IOS](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/ma-cit%C3%A9-de-lespace/id1637434112)
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel by the end of the day before the activity date.
No refund is possible if you cancel on the day of the activity.