Chiens et chats
Published by Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
- From tuesday, february 18, 2025 to sunday, march 7, 2027
- 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie 30 avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris, France
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At the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie, Dogs and Cats is an interactive exhibition that uses our pets as a starting point to explore animal behaviour. Visitors can compare their balance or jumping ability with that of a cat or dog, before discovering how these two species perceive the world and communicate.
The exhibition begins with their bodies. A game about cats’ coat patterns introduces genetics, while the range of sizes and body shapes among dogs shows just how much variation there can be within a single species. The focus then shifts to the animals’ perspective. Interactive displays help visitors understand what a dog or cat can see, hear and smell. Attention moves from our own abilities to the signals animals pick up or send through posture, vocal sounds or scent.
These differences in perception also shed light on how we live together. Films and personal accounts explore the roles dogs and cats have come to play alongside humans, as companions or working animals. By linking their behaviour to their needs, the exhibition explores animal welfare through familiar situations. This expanded version builds on an exhibition first presented at the Cité in 2015.
Practical information
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm.
- Closed on Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.
- Recommended for ages 6 and over.
Promoter
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Cité des sciences et de l'industrie@citedessciences
Venue
Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie
30 avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris, France