Best Museums in Lyon

A museum showcasing Roman artifacts and history, accessible by funicular.

A museum in Vieux Lyon (Old Town) showcasing detailed miniatures and cinema history.

One of the best art galleries in France, located in a former Convent, containing a great collection of art from ancient Egyptian artifacts to impressionist paintings.

The Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière (Lugdan) showcases the Roman history of Lyon, featuring mosaics and statues.

The Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière (Lugdan) showcases the Roman history of Lyon, featuring mosaics and statues.

An art museum, often called the Little Louv, housed in a former Benedictine convent.

A small museum dedicated to Lyon's silk-weaving heritage.

A striking glass and steel building exploring the history of humanity and the natural world.

A museum filled with treasures from the big screen and miniature worlds.

A museum holding artifacts from when Lyon was known as Lugdunham, the Roman capital of Gaul.

The oldest house in Geneva, now a fascinating museum.

A museum offering a glimpse into Geneva's pivotal role in global diplomacy.

A museum in Grenoble boasting an impressive collection of art spanning centuries.

A museum located in one of the oldest Christian churches in France, housing a rich collection of Roman artifacts.

A former 17th-century abbey transformed into one of the largest art and culture museums in Europe, preserving and displaying French and international arts.

Explore the wonders of science and anthropology at the striking Musée des Confluences. Its distinctive glass and steel building houses fascinating exhibitions on natural history and societal evolution.

Maison des Canuts provides information about the invention of using perforated cards to produce patterned fabrics.

A museum celebrating the Lumiere Brothers' invention of motion picture camera and projector, showcasing special effects and miniatures, including sets from the movie 'The Perfume'.

A museum honoring the Lumière Brothers, founders of cinema, showcasing their original home, factories, films, and equipment.

An institute honoring two of the founders of Cinema The Lumiere Brothers.

A film lover's delight filled with movie props, character masks, and miniature set pieces used during filming.

The Museum of Cinema in Lyon honors the city's legacy as the birthplace of cinema, with an extensive collection of movie memorabilia and miniature art pieces.

The Lugdunum Museum on Fourviere Hill hosts archaeological finds highlighting the importance of Lyon in the Roman Empire.

Adjacent to the Ancient Roman Theaters, the Gallo-Roman Museum provides fascinating insights into Lyon's history as Lugdunum, the capital of the Gauls. Discover artifacts, mosaics, and learn about daily life in Roman times.

Discover the fascinating history of printing and graphic arts at the Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication. Housed in a former printing works, it showcases ancient presses and the evolution of this vital craft.

This is likely a typo and refers to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon (Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon). It houses an extensive collection spanning ancient to modern art, including Egyptian antiquities, paintings, and sculptures.

Delve into Lyon's historic silk industry at the Musée des Soieries, showcasing the intricate art of silk weaving. Discover the heritage that earned Lyon its reputation as a silk capital.

A unique, modern-looking museum located where the Rhone and Saône rivers converge, with collections centered around nature, science, art, and history, including dinosaur skeletons.

A museum housing an extensive collection of Roman artifacts, including sculptures, weapons, and mosaics, from the ancient Roman city of Lugdunum.

A museum housing an extensive collection of Roman artifacts, including sculptures, weapons, and mosaics, from the ancient Roman city of Lugdunum, with two ancient Roman theaters nearby.

One of the best art galleries in France, located in a former Convent, containing a great collection of art from ancient Egyptian artifacts to impressionist paintings.

Explore cutting-edge contemporary art at the Musée d'Art Contemporain (MAC Lyon). This museum showcases avant-garde exhibitions, installations, and performances from international artists.

A Museum that pays homage to the lumier brothers, pioneers of Cinema, located in a beautiful art Nuvo mansion.

A city museum housed in a 16th-century Renaissance Palace that offers a comprehensive look at Lion's history, including its famous silk industry.

A Museum that offers hyper-realistic miniature scenes and a cinema exhibition with more than 300 authentic props.

A Museum located next to the Roman Theater that offers a deep dive into ancient history including a circus games Mosaic dating to the 2 Century.