Lyon: Museum
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Ancient and modern art and artifacts Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a premier destination for art lovers and a jewel in the city's cultural crown. Housed in a stunning 17th-century Benedictine convent, this museum boasts one of the largest art collections in...
Institut Lumière
The Institut Lumière is a tribute to the pioneers of cinema, situated in the heart of Lyon, France. This museum is dedicated to the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, who are credited with inventing the cinematograph and with staging the first real motion picture...
Abode of Chaos
In the tranquil town of Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or, nestled near the vibrant city of Lyon, France, lies a provocative and unconventional museum known as the Abode of Chaos. Unlike any traditional museum, this outdoor open-air gallery is an immersive experience...
Lugdunum
Museum of Roman antiquities and artifacts Lugdunum, nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, is not just another museum; it is a historical treasure trove that transports visitors back to the glory of ancient Roman Gaul. This archaeological haven stands on the site of the ancient Roman city of Lugdunum, which was...
Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
Nestled in the dynamic cultural landscape of Lyon, France, the Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, commonly referred to as the MAC Lyon, stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression. This museum, dedicated to contemporary art, is a pivotal platform for artists...
Fort du Bruissin
Nestled in the heart of Francheville, on the outskirts of Lyon, France, the Fort du Bruissin is a cultural gem that combines historical architecture with contemporary art. This 19th-century fort, once part of the defensive ring around Lyon, has been transformed into a...
Musée Gadagne
The city's history and puppet museums Nestled in the heart of Lyon's Old Town, the Musée Gadagne is a cultural gem that offers visitors an immersive journey into the city's rich history and the world of puppetry. Housed in a magnificent Renaissance building, which is itself a historical monument, the...
Musée des Confluences
Anthropology exhibits in a modern space The Musée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014 in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France.
Manécanterie
The Manécanterie is an ancient monument situated in Lyon in Saint Jean district, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. It is placed side by side to the south southwest of the cathedral Saint Jean and is a part of the former convent of the cathedral.
Textile Arts Museum
The Textile Arts Museum is a museum in the city of Lyon, France. Located in two 18th century hôtels particuliers of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, the institution consists in two distinct collections : the textiles collection and the decorative arts collection.
Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
The Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation is a museum in Lyon, France. Located on the former site of a French military health school and opened in 1992, it chronicles the French Resistance as well as Jewish deportation in World War II.
Musée de l'Imprimerie
The Musée de l'Imprimerie is a museum in Lyon, France, with the mission of enhancing, conserving, documenting and valuing the heritage of printed books and graphic arts. The museum was inaugurated in 1964. In 2006 the Grand Guide Michelin France awarded it two stars out of three and in 2007, the museum had 16,819 visitors.
Museum of Cinema Miniature
The Miniature and Cinema Museum, formerly the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets, is a private museum founded in 2005 by the miniaturist artist Dan Ohlmann. It is located at 60 rue Saint-Jean in Lyon, housed in the listed historic building of the...
La Sucrière
La Sucrière is a famous building devoted to contemporary art, situated 48 Quai Rambaud, on the banks of the Saône in the Confluence quarter of the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
Musée des Automates
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.
Maison du Chamarier
The Maison du Chamarier, also known as Hôtel d'Estaing, is a house at 37 rue Saint-Jean in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, at the corner of Rue de la Bombarde. It was built in 1498 but the ancient ruins are from the thirteenth century.
Musée Africain
The African Museum of Lyon is the oldest museum in France dedicated to Africa, and one of the oldest museums in Lyon. The collections specialise in West African objects.
Montluc prison
Montluc prison is a former prison located on rue Jeanne Hachette in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, France. It was known for being an internment, torture and killing place by the Gestapo during the occupation of France by the Nazis.
La fresque des Lyonnais
The Fresco of the Lyonnais is a mural of 800 m2 of surface, located in Lyon, France. It represents twenty-four historical characters from Lyon and six contemporary ones. It was realized in 1994-1995 by CitéCréation.
Musée Testut-Latarjet
The Testut-Latarjet museum is a museum of medical history and anatomy located in Rillieux-la-Pape. Founded in 1854, it owes its current name, chosen in 1992, to two anatomists of the faculty of Lyon, Jean-Léo Testut and André Latarjet.
Musée Jean Couty
The Jean Couty Museum is a painting museum in Lyon, France, dedicated to the work of Jean Couty.
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