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Cité de l'Espace: Entry Ticket
Moon rocks, Martian treasures and the chance to board a real Russian spacecraft
★ 4.5 · 361 ratingsFlexible visit
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DurationFlexible visit
LocationToulouse
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
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The experience
Moon rocks, Martian treasures and the chance to board a real Russian spacecraft
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).
What’s included
- Entry to Cité de l'Espace
- Admission to the exhibition pavilion, gardens and shows
- Audioguide available for IMAX and planetarium shows
- Onsite parking
Where to go
Cité de l'Espace
Avenue Jean Gonord
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Important visitor information
Must know
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)
Before purchase
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
Good to know
*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 17
*Public 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'espace
*Train (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
How to use
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 reception
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