Musée des Confluences, Lyon

Name: Musée des Confluences
Address: 86 Quai Perrache, Lyon, 69002, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 41 12 34

#43 among attractions in Lyon

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Musée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014 in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is located at the southern tip of the Presqu'île at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône, adjacent to Autoroute A7, and comprises part of a larger redevelopment project of the Confluence quarter of Lyon. The deconstructivist architectural design, said to resemble a floating crystal cloud of stainless steel and glass, was created by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelbau. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°43'57"N, 4°49'5"E

Address

86 Quai PerracheArrondissement 2E (Perrache - Charlemagne)Lyon 69002 France

Contact

+33 4 72 41 12 34

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Day trips

Musée des Confluences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade de Gerland, Patinoire Charlemagne, Halle Tony Garnier, Parc Henry-Chabert.

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Patinoire Charlemagne, Lyon
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Lyon, France, the Patinoire Charlemagne is a prime destination for sports enthusiasts and ice-skating aficionados. This modern ice rink offers a dynamic venue for both recreational skating and competitive sporting events, making it a...
~1560 ftSE
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Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
8 min walk • The Halle Tony Garnier is an arena and concert hall in Lyon, France. It was designed by Tony Garnier in 1905. Originally a slaughterhouse, the building was renovated in 1987 and opened as a concert hall in 1988.
0.7 miS
Park
Parc Henry-Chabert, Lyon
18 min walk • Parc Henry-Chabert, previously Parc de Gerland and also called Parc du Confluent, is a large greenspace in Lyon situated on a former industrial site in the south of the city near the confluence of the Rhône and the Saone. Construction began in 1996, and the park was developed over an area of 80 hectares.
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Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, Lyon
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La Sucrière, Lyon
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Lyon OU, Lyon
21 min walk • Lyon Olympique Universitaire or LOU is a French rugby union team based in Lyon that currently competes in the Top 14, the highest level of the country's professional league system, having been most recently promoted for the 2016–17 season after winning the 2015–16 title of the second-level Pro D2.
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Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Lyon
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0.6 miSW
Area
La Mulatière, Lyon
15 min walk • La Mulatière is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The city is known, among other things, for its Aquarium du Grand Lyon.
1.4 miSW
Area
Oullins, Lyon
36 min walk • Oullins is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, and is adjacent to it on the southwest.
1.6 miNE
Library
Place Jean-Macé, Lyon
40 min walk • Place Jean-Macé is a plaza located in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée des Confluences open?

Musée des Confluences is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 2 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 2 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 2 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday 12 pm - 2 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 2 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée des Confluences?

Nearby attractions include Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon (8 min walk), La Sucrière, Lyon (9 min walk), Lyon Anglican Church, Lyon (10 min walk), Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Lyon (14 min walk).

How to get to Musée des Confluences by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée des Confluences:

Tram

Musée des Confluences • Lines: T1 (3 min walk)
Halle Tony Garnier • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Confluence Rambaud • Lines: S1 (3 min walk)
Musée des Confluences • Lines: 15, 63, C10 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Confluence • Lines: Vaporetto (17 min walk)

Metro

Stade de Gerland—Le LOU • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Debourg • Lines: B (20 min walk)

Train

Oullins (29 min walk)
Lyon-Perrache (30 min walk)

Trolleybus

Jean Macé • Lines: C14, C4 (38 min walk)