Location: Lyon
Top Things to do in Lyon
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
Restaurants in Lyon
1. Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Soierie Vivante invites you to discover Lyon's very last remaining weaving workshops from the 19th century. The association organises guided visits with no booking needed. The "bistanclaque pan" (as it's known in the trade) of the looms makes this noisy visit one you won't be able to forget!
2. Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature
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4.5 based on 4,980 reviews
This stately old building is located in Vieux Lyon.
Reviewed By Peta_and_Stu - Hobart, Australia
Please don't miss this fantastic museum. If you love movies and enjoy learning about the behind the scenes then you will enjoy this. The miniatures were outstanding, so realistic.
3. Institut & Musee Lumiere
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4.5 based on 953 reviews
In 1895, in Lyon, the Lumière brothers invented the Cinematograph. In the magnificient family home, the Lumière museum presents the Lumière brothers' most remarkable invention. Discover the history of the Cinematograph, the Autochromes (the first color photos), and its inventors. Also visit, in front of the museum, the famous First film Warehouse, where was shot the first Lumière movie : Factory exit. Today, it is home to the Institut Lumière cinema with its daily programs.
Reviewed By 4historyandculture - Charlotte, United States
The Lumiere brothers, the fathers of cinema, and the world’s first motion picture was created in Lyon. Very informative displays. This city is a gem for the art livers.
4. Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By LargelyMonk - Banstead, United Kingdom
There’s a great deal of history here and it was surprisingly interesting. The first printing presses, the Gutenberg bible, the leaflets that started the Reformation, posters denouncing the clergy during the French Revolution, political posters, Art Nouveau in advertising, etc etc. lots of explanations of printing processes and all in all a fascinating hour. There’s a lovely courtyard in this ancient building and its free if you’ve got your Lyon card and if you haven’t, you should. One word of warning there’s no lift.
5. Musee Urbain Tony Garnier
6. Fresque des Lyonnais
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4.5 based on 1,133 reviews
Reviewed By maea8 - Perth, Australia
saw on hop on hop off bus...great execution and very interesting to look at ...good variety of subjects
7. Musee des Sapeurs Pompiers
8. Musee des moulages
9. Maison des Canuts
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4.0 based on 426 reviews
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.
10. Musee des Automates de Lyon
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4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By ynop
A small museum showcasing various scenes composed of hand made puppets which move, driven by small electric engines. A gray experience, and we loved the fact that they explain to all visitors who start the visit how these puppets are made and then for the kids give a little quizz with things they must find. A great way to get the kids interested and focussed.
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