ÉbulliScience
300 m² science discovery hall in Vaulx-en-Velin, where families experiment together; open to the public at regular events.
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About the museum
The association ÉbulliScience was founded in 1998 with the aim of developing scientific and technical culture among the general public. It is part of the Association des Musées et Centres pour le développement de la Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle (AMCSTI).
The Salle de Découvertes Scientifiques in Vaulx-en-Velin was inaugurated in 1999 by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Georges Charpak, with the support of the La main à la pâte Foundation. It remains the heart of the association’s science outreach.
In this 300 m² room, visitors are invited to act like researchers: observe experiments, form hypotheses, test them through hands-on manipulation, and then share their conclusions. The experiments are validated by a scientific council of fifteen personalities, including members of the Académie des sciences, the CNRS, the INSA and the Université de Lyon.
The association also runs travelling workshops, holiday centres, adult training and the BAFA (youth leader training), and reaches almost 19,000 people each year in Greater Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Highlights
- Hands-on experiments in a 300 m² room
- Samedis de la Découverte: once a month, with free admission
- 20- to 30-minute flash workshops with a facilitator
- Family workshops during school holidays
- Investigation approach inspired by La main à la pâte
Permanent exhibition
- Salle de Découvertes Scientifiques – A 300 m² room of hands-on experiments; a different science theme each month at the Samedis de la Découverte.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Association ÉbulliScience
- Director
- Morgane Gil
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Residents of Vaulx-en-Velin |
| Children & teens | €5.50A ticket is required for anyone aged over 3. |
| Groups | –Booking required for groups. |
| Flash workshop at the Samedis de la Découverte (supplement) | €1Limited places, booking recommended |
Admission is €5.50, or €2 for residents of Vaulx-en-Velin. Tickets online or on site; payment by bank card, cheque or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 3+
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Family workshops lasting 1 hour 30 minutes during school holidays, Mercredis de la Découverte and Samedis de la Découverte. Most activities are accessible from age 3 and also suit teenagers and adults.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Aragon
Bus C8 (Aragon stop), C3 (HDV Campus stop) or 57 (ENTPE stop).
A map showing how to get there can be downloaded from the association’s website.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The Samedis de la Découverte work like open days: visitors can stay for one, two or three hours. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. There is an offer for schools in the Vaulx-en-Velin room. |
