Unmissable in Lyon, the musée des Confluences tells the story of mankind and the history of life. Unprecedented in the world of European museums, it sets up a dialogue between all the sciences to better understand the world. Live out a unique experience by leafing through the great tale of the origins of humanity and life. At the heart of remarkable scenographies, let yourselves be guided through time and continents and be surprised by the beauty of the collections: meteorites, Camarasaurus, humming birds, femina sapiens, microscopes, Siberian tiger, sputnik, Samurai armours… Between Rhône and Saône, come to discover an audacious architecture and an exceptional site on the cutting edge of the Lyon peninsula.

The museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is the largest French museum outside of Paris, in terms of the richness of its collections, and the importance of the bequests received at its creation, in the wake of the Revolution. The ongoing enrichment of the collection and its dynamic artistic program place the museum on the international art scene. The museum is located place des Terreaux, in the heart of the city center, in a former 17th century Benedictine abbey. Its cloister is now home to a quiet garden featuring sculptures by Rodin and Bourdelle, among others. The museum’s encyclopedic collections are exhibited in five sections and seventy galleries presenting artworks from all the major civilizations and artistic schools, from Antiquity to the present day. All year long, the museum offers its visitors an exceptional tour of 5 000 years of art history and organizes major temporary exhibitions, as well as cultural activities engaging all audiences.

A technological and artistic family story, beautifully brought to life in a unique setting with new immersive and innovative features! Dedicated to the Lumière Cinematograph and the history of the Lumière family, the Lumière Museum revisits the various technical creations of Louis and Auguste Lumière. It explores the process of invention the cinema, from the first experiments carried out around the world to the filming and commercialisation of the Lumière films. Visitors will be able to discover unique objects such as the very first Cinematograph, an Edison Kinetoscope and other period items in the villa where the Lumière family lived. New displays that showcase the Lumière films will also add to the experience, providing insight into the artistic, intellectual and industrial history of the era. “The œuvre of the Lumières: stunningly beautiful, strikingly modern.” – Milos Forman (Lyon, 2010)

This museum of artwork, weapons, coins and other artifacts from ancient Rome is a reflection of Lyon's Roman past.

This property is temporarily closed. A historic collection of textiles and decorative arts.

A museum and depository of historical documents regarding the French resistance to Nazi occupation, of which Lyon played a central role.

Every day at 11 a.m. and at 3.30 p.m. and other times according to the period, we open our workshop doors. Attend a weaving demonstration on an authentic Jacquard hand-loom, follow the Lyon's silk history and find out how the canuts contribute to the city's identity! Limited places. Ticketing online or on site from 45min before the visit starts.