Musée des Automates, Lyon

Name: Musée des Automates
Address: 100 Rue Saint-Georges, Lyon, 69005, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 77 75 28

#93 among attractions in Lyon

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The Musée des Automates in Lyon, France, is a museum with a collection of 250 automatic puppets, all of them moving and made in the building's workshop. Seven rooms and 20 animated scenes reflect the heritage and tradition of Lyon. ()

Coordinates: 45°45'22"N, 4°49'27"E

Address

100 Rue Saint-GeorgesArrondissement 5E (Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine)Lyon 69005 France

Contact

+33 4 72 77 75 28

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée des Automates open?

Musée des Automates is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée des Automates?

Nearby attractions include St. George's Church, Lyon (4 min walk), Passerelle Paul-Couturier, Lyon (4 min walk), Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon (4 min walk), Place Benoît-Crépu, Lyon (4 min walk).

How to get to Musée des Automates by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée des Automates:

Bus

Saint-Georges • Lines: 31, C20, C20E (4 min walk)
Sala • Lines: 31, C20, C20E (4 min walk)

Train

Minimes - Théâtres romains (6 min walk)
Saint-Just (10 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (8 min walk)
Ampère - Victor Hugo • Lines: A (9 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (10 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (20 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (13 min walk)
Place des Archives • Lines: T1, T2 (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (18 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: C14 (20 min walk)