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Indoor family activitiesin the Lille metropolitan area
Family-friendly museums & cultural venues
Where curiosity comes to life
Taking children to a museum doesn’t have to be a challenge.
Across the Lille Metropolitan Area, museums have been designed with families in mind. Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and child-friendly trails encourage young visitors to explore, question and discover at their own pace.
Here, culture isn’t something to admire from a distance. It’s something to experience together.
1. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
A world-class art museum that’s surprisingly family-friendly. Family tours, activity booklets, creative workshops and themed trails help children discover great works of art in a fun and engaging way.
Key information
Recommended age: 6+ / Visit duration: 1.5 to 2 hours / Accessibility: Excellent / Family bonus: Workshops and activity booklets
2. La Piscine – Musée d’art et d’industrie
Housed in a spectacular former Art Deco swimming pool, La Piscine never fails to amaze young visitors. Bright galleries, varied collections and family activities make art and design fun to explore together.
Key information
Recommended age: 6+ / Visit duration: 1.5 hours / Accessibility: Good / Family bonus: Creative workshops and occasional storytelling tours
3. Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse
Step back in time and discover what life was like in old Lille. Historic rooms, engaging guided tours and family activities bring local history to life in an accessible and enjoyable way.
Key information
Recommended age: 7+ / Visit duration: Around 1 hour / Accessibility: Partial / Family bonus: Guided tours and activities for young visitors
4. Musée de la Manufacture
Discover the fascinating story of the textile industry through impressive machinery, live demonstrations and the stories of the people who shaped Roubaix’s industrial heritage.
A great way for children to understand how fabrics are made and why this industry transformed the region.
Key information
Recommended age: 8+ / Visit duration: 1 to 1.5 hours / Accessibility: Good / Family bonus: Live demonstrations and interactive mediation
5. MUba Eugène Leroy
Modern art becomes surprisingly accessible at MUba. Family workshops, child-friendly exhibitions and creative activities encourage young visitors to look at contemporary art with fresh eyes.
Key information
Recommended age: 6+ / Visit duration: Around 1 hour / Accessibility: Good / Family bonus: Creative family workshops
6. Musée du Terroir
Travel back in time through everyday objects, traditional homes and local customs. This charming museum introduces children to life in the region before modern times through hands-on storytelling and engaging displays.
Key information
Recommended age: 5 to 6+ / Visit duration: Around 1 hour / Accessibility: Good / Family bonus: Seasonal activities and special family events
7. Maison natale Charles de Gaulle
Discover the childhood home of one of France’s most famous historical figures. Short, engaging and thoughtfully designed, the visit introduces children to history through everyday family life rather than long historical explanations.
Key information
Recommended age: 7+ / Visit duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour / Accessibility: Good / Family bonus: Educational resources for families
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Learning through playScience, discovery and hands-on experiences
Touch. Test. Experiment.
The best discoveries are often the ones you make yourself.
Science centres, immersive exhibitions, planetariums and creative workshops turn curiosity into adventure, helping children understand the world through play rather than textbooks.
Learning has never been so much fun.
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1. Forum départemental des Sciences
A family favourite for generations. Interactive exhibitions, science experiments, hands-on activities and creative workshops invite children to discover science by doing rather than simply watching.
Key information
Recommended age: 6+ / Visit duration: 1.5 to 2 hours / Family bonus: Family workshops and temporary exhibitions
2. Planétarium de Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Travel through the universe without leaving Earth. Immersive shows, child-friendly storytelling and spectacular projections make astronomy accessible for curious young minds.
Key information
Recommended age: 5 to 6+ / Visit duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour / Family bonus: Dedicated children’s shows
3. Smallicieux
Designed especially for younger children, this interactive space encourages little ones to explore through touch, movement and sensory play.
Every activity has been created to help children discover the world naturally, at their own pace.
Key information
Recommended age: 2 to 7 years / Visit duration: 1 to 1.5 hours / Family bonus: A fully sensory experience
4. Musée d’Histoire Naturelle de Lille (currently closed for renovation)
From fossils and taxidermy to biodiversity and wildlife, this much-loved museum introduces children to the wonders of the natural world through fascinating collections and engaging displays. While the museum is being renovated, you can still enjoy a virtual tour.
Key information
Recommended age: 6+ / Visit duration: 1 to 1.5 hours / Family bonus: Workshops and seasonal family activities
5. Xperium Roubaix
Science comes alive through experiments, demonstrations and interactive workshops exploring chemistry, physics and everyday phenomena.
Perfect for curious children who love asking “Why?”
Key information
Recommended age: 7 to 8+ / Visit duration: Around 1 hour / Family bonus: Hands-on workshops
6. Le Monde de Noé
Part immersive experience, part educational adventure, Le Monde de Noé introduces families to rescued animals through themed spaces and close encounters guided by passionate animal carers.
A wonderful way to learn about biodiversity while meeting some unforgettable residents.
Key information
Recommended age: 4+ (early learning sessions available from around 1 year, depending on the programme) / Visit duration: Around 1.5 hours / Family bonus: Birthday packages and animal encounters
7. La Condition Publique
Art, science, digital technology and creativity come together in this unique cultural venue.
Interactive exhibitions, creative workshops and ever-changing programmes encourage older children to experiment, invent and see the world from a different perspective.
Key information
Recommended age: 8 to 9+ / Visit duration: Varies / Family bonus: A constantly evolving programme
8. Musée de l’Illusion
Can you trust your own eyes? Optical illusions, mind-bending installations and interactive exhibits reveal how our brains interpret the world, often in surprising ways.
A playful experience that fascinates children and adults alike.
Key information
Recommended age: 5 to 6+ / Visit duration: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours / Family bonus: Discover the science behind every illusion
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Indoor funGames, adventures and shared laughter
Running, climbing, solving puzzles or tackling exciting challenges together… indoor leisure centres offer the perfect mix of energy, creativity and family fun.
Whatever their age, children will find plenty of ways to play, move and imagine.
For little onesAges 1 to 5
A world designed especially for tiny explorers.
Safe play areas, sensory experiences and imaginative role-play encourage young children to discover at their own pace while parents relax and enjoy the moment.
In Lille / Lomme
Palomano
A miniature town where children play at ‘being grown-ups’.
Duration: 1½ to 2 hours
Gulli Parc Lomme
Play equipment suitable for very young children, with separate play areas.
In Wambrechies
Kidzy
Indoor family park, very popular with young children.
In Marquette-lez-Lille
You Kids Indoor play centre
An indoor play centre where children (from around 1-2 years old) can climb, crawl, and let off steam on obstacle courses, ball pits and play structures.
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For childrenAges 6 to 10
Ready for bigger adventures?
Climb, build, solve puzzles, invent stories or discover new passions through exciting activities designed for curious and energetic children.
In Lille
La Luck
Modern board games, suitable for the whole family.
Tortuga Island – B’Twin Village
A large, very popular indoor venue for families, with slides, climbing areas, trampolines and adventure play areas suitable for children up to around 12 years old.
In Lesquin ( but also Lille Centre and Villeneuve d’Ascq)
Climb Up
Climb, push your limits, build confidence. Indoor climbing allows children to let off steam whilst developing coordination, concentration and self-confidence, in a safe environment.
In Vendeville & Lille-Lomme
Gulli Parc
Ideal for letting off steam during the school holidays.
In Ennetières-en-Weppes
Récréakid
An indoor leisure park in the Weppes, with play areas and fun activities for children.
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For tweens & teens
Adventure, teamwork, immersive games and plenty of challenges await.
Whether they’re climbing walls, stepping into virtual worlds or taking on escape-style missions, older children will love putting their skills to the test.
In Villeneuve d’Ascq
Koezio
Immersive missions, team spirit and action.
In Roubaix
La Condition Publique
Hybrid activities, group experiences, fun events.
In Lesquin / Surrounding area
Virtual Centre
Virtual reality, immersive games, futuristic experiences.
In Neuville-en-Ferrain
Weez Park
A dynamic multi-activity leisure park featuring Laser Tag, Trampoline, Arcade Games and Karaoke areas.
In Lille
Inouï, Amaclio et Eclipso
Virtual reality
Something for everyoneFun across the generations
Some outings are even better when everyone joins in.
Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, virtual reality or collaborative challenges… these indoor experiences bring children, parents and grandparents together for memorable family moments. Because the best family days out are the ones everyone enjoys.
In Saint-André-lez-Lille
Hall U Need
An indoor complex combining bowling, virtual reality, arcade games, karaoke and skill-based games for all ages – perfect for a varied family day out.
In Armentières / Avelin ( please note: not open all year round)
Pop Corn Labyrinth
Orienteering, puzzles, team games.
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