Every year, the world produces over two billion tonnes of waste. This temporary exhibition encourages you to become aware of the enormous amount of waste generated by the Western production-based economy.
It shows how the design industry can transform this waste into valuable resources, offering prospects for a more sustainable future. The "Precious Waste" exhibition was originally...
Every year, the world produces over two billion tonnes of waste. This temporary exhibition encourages you to become aware of the enormous amount of waste generated by the Western production-based economy.
It shows how the design industry can transform this waste into valuable resources, offering prospects for a more sustainable future. The "Precious Waste" exhibition was originally entitled "Waste Age: What Can Design Do?" and was created by London's Design Museum.
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Cité des sciences et de l'industrie: Entry Ticket
- Access to the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
- Access to temporary exhibitions subject to availability onsite
- Access to the Planetarium, the Argonaute and the exhibitions Métamorphoses and Danser. You will need to book a free timeslot onsite upon arrival (within the limit of places available)
What's on
Space mission (Until 31 December 2025)
Precious waste (Until 1 September 2024)
Dance (Until 31 December 2024)
Metamorphoses (Until 5 January 2025)
Olivia Guige (Until 3 November 2024)
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Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Paris's Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. Surrounded by a big green park, this science and tech center has a number of scientific attractions. Highlights include an IMAX theater, a planetarium, and the decommissioned submarine Argonaute.
Opening hours
Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |