
The 'Grand Palais' was built in 1900 for the World's Fair. Currently inside its 240 meters long façade it houses the 'Palais de la Decouverte', with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and other temporary exhibitions. Next to it, the 'Petit Palais', houses the 'Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris' (=fine arts museum).