Visit information

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Schedule

Opening hours: 10am-6pm
Annual closing: January 1, May 1 and December 25
A l'écoute du vivant

Exhibition at Les Abattoirs

  • April 3 to November 1, 2026
  • Les Abattoirs, 76 All. Charles de Fitte, 31300 Toulouse

Co-produced with the Quai des Savoirs, this exhibition explores the depth of the dialogue between arts and sciences and paves the way for a multidisciplinary vision. It illustrates how these fields respond to and intersect with each other, inspiring and feeding off each other, to better encourage the preservation of life and the transformation of our lifestyles.

Plateau créatif

Ages 7 and up

School term:
Saturday and Sunday
2.15pm | 4.15pm
School holidays:
Tuesday through Sunday, + public holidays
10.15am | 2.15pm | 4.15pm
1.5-hour sessions
  • 1st Sunday of each month, no online reservations are required, free tickets are available at the ticket counter only on the day of the event, subject to availability
  • under 12yo must be accompanied by an adult
  • over 12yo may enter the Plateau Créatif on their own, provided they present proof of age

Le Quai des Petits

For accompanied children aged 2-7

Wednesday school period2pm | 6pm
Weekends school period10am | 12am | 2pm | 4pm
Tuesday to Sunday during holidays (C zone)10am | 12am | 2pm | 4pm
1.5-hour sessions

Quai des Petits welcomes you at the same times on public holidays (except January 1, May 1 and December 25).

  • 1st Sunday of each month, no online reservations are required, free tickets are available at the ticket counter only on the day of the event, subject to availability
  • Maximum 2 adults per child
  • 1 adult cannot accompany more than 3 children
  • Strollers are not allowed inside Quai des Petits
  • Stroller parking is available at the reception of the establishment

Prices

Temporary exhibitionLes Abattoirs admission fees
Quai des Petits5€, free <2 years old
Plateau créatif7€
  • free exhibition on the 1st Sunday of each month (tickets available on site on the day)

Reduced price

  • under 18s
  • students, high school pupils
  • over 65s
  • member of a partner group
  • Toulouse + pass holder

Free

  • under 6s
  • disabled persons and accompanying adults
  • recipients of french minimum social benefits and their dependants who are minors (RSA, ASS, ASPA/ASV, AAH, AER-R, ADA, ASI, AV)
  • ICOM and ICOMOS card holder
  • press pass holder
  • Tourism Pass and Exploreur Pass holder
  • lecturer and guide approved by the French Ministry of Tourism
  • staff of the Toulouse Métropole Attractiveness Agency

Combined ticket Museum x Quai des Savoirs

Full price16€
Reduced10€

The perfect sesame to see the temporary exhibitions in these two must-visit scientific culture venues, inclued permanent collections of the Museum.

*Permanent collections of the Museum included in the admission ticket
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase

Purchase only at the counter


Booking

For individuals or families

For groups and schools

Group visits must be booked in advance using the booking form, which can be downloaded here (file only in french) and e-mailed to : reservation.quai-des-savoirs@culture.toulouse-metropole.fr


Come to the Quai des Savoirs

Metro
B line: Carmes stop or Palais de Justice stop

Tram
T1 and T2, Palais de Justice terminus

Bus
Line 44/66 Jardin Royal stop | line 44/L9 Grand Rond stop

Bike-Toulouse
Station n°67, 35 allées Jules-Guesde

Car
Read the parking rules in Toulouse
Free on Sundays and public holidays
Saint-Michel parking : 36 rue de la Chaussée
Carmes parking : 1 Place des Carmes
Charging stations for electric cars: 30 Allées Jules Guesde and 10 Allée Paul Sabatier

Train from Paris
If you’re coming from Paris by train, you can find all the routes available at: Train Paris Toulouse pas cher (OUIGO, TGV, TGV INOUI) (sncf-connect.com)


Deposit information

There is no locker service in the building.

  • suitcase and large bag
  • scooters and other personal vehicles
  • bicycle helmets left in the hands of visitors. Ideally hung up or relegated to small bags which they keep with them
  • motorcycle helmets
  • strollers and carts for people with reduced mobility (dedicated parking)

Eating out

Café Euclide

SchedulesTuesday to Sunday
9.30am-6pm

Anna Alsafrana and her team welcome you every day to the Café Euclide at Quai de Savoirs, for a bite to eat at lunchtime, or a drink during the day in a warm and friendly setting.


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Exploreur Pass

With the Explorer Pass, you get free entry to all the major scientific discovery sites. Pass is valid for 5 days!

Adult Pass48€
Kid Pass35€

Site list:


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Shop

SchedulesTuesday to Sunday
11am-12.30am and 1.30am-6pm

Come and discover a whole universe of objects dedicated to scientific knowledge, innovation and creation. We offer a selection closely linked to the themes of our temporary exhibitions, as well as the possibility of extending the Quai des Petits and Plateau Créatif experience.

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Contact

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