Location: Lille
Top Things to do in Lille
What to do and see in Lille, Hauts-de-France: The Best Specialty Museums
Lille is an architectural feast with strong Flemish influences from the Grand Place to the basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille to the quiet streets of row houses and gardens. For art buffs, Lille is home to the Musee d'Art Moderne and the Palais des Beaux Arts. Children will enjoy the Parc de Zoologique. Savvy travelers know that Lille has a fine public transit system, making this historical hotspot a pleasure to visit.
Restaurants in Lille
1. LaM Lille Metropole Musee d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
Set in a remarkable sculpture park, the LaM has established a unique itinerary for visitors, highlighting the intersection between modern art, contemporary art and art brut. With over 7,000 works, the museum provides a striking overview of the art of the 20th and 21st centuries. By encouraging new ways of interacting and thinking about art, whether through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions or cultural programme, the museum is focused on sparking your sense of curiosity, and leaves you feeling inspired and moved. Inaugurated in 1983 to house the modern art donation bequeathed by Geneviève and Jean Masurel, the LaM has since emerged as a leading museum on the world stage. Boasting an ambitious programme, it encourages encounters between artists who not only bear witness to their time, but weave a deeply personal perspective into their work.
Reviewed By 182tara04 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The museum was closed but I took the opportunity to visit the park. I was alone and had a wonderful time 10 beautiful statues, sculptures disseminated in a vast park Take the metro line 1, stop at petit bois then take the bus line 6 and stop at LaM. Bus every 10 mn. I bought my return ticket at the metro station in Lille
2. Musee de la Poupee et du Jouet ancien
3. Le Musee de Plein Air
4. Asnapio
5. Musee du Terroir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
At the heart of Villeneuve d’Ascq, immerse yourself in the everyday life of the inhabitants of the North of France at the beginning of the XXth century. The “Musée du Terroir”, Museum of local history, is ideally set in a typical farm with its enclosed square courtyard. The museum offers to discover the tools and customs of the craftspeople of the past, such as the blacksmith or the saddler. The museum holds more than 5000 authentic objects and serves as a perfect place for intergenerational transmission and exchange. At the end of the visit, adults and children can enjoy the tavern and discover traditional games such as the “billard Nicolas” or the router table. Visit the museum for free on the first Sunday of the month! On that occasion, the museum’s team welcomes you on a themed afternoon for free. You’ll find confection workshops, concerts, demonstrations and so on. An opportunity to discover, learn and spend a good time in a convivial setting.
6. Musee des Moulins
7. Musee de l'Institut Pasteur
8. Maison natale Charles de Gaulle
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4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By jimpac1983 - Chatham, United Kingdom
Found this by accident when walking around the streets of Lille. Is very reasonably priced and provided a really interesting view as to what life was like in France in the late 1800s / early 1900s. The English guide (paper or audio available) was informative and the tour of the house was a really fascinating place to walk around. One thing that would have made it more interesting and relevant would have been a section on De Gaulle's later life after childhood. It might be more my ignorance and lack of knowledge but I had heard of De Gaulle and knew he played a significant role in French history during and immediately after WW2 but that was about it and so it would have been appreciated if more information about his life was accessible. I would say this is worth a visit if in Lille.
9. Musee Hospice Comtesse
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4.0 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By 250priscillap
We stopped by the Musee Hospice Comtesse as part of the walking tour of Lille Old Town. Our tour guide gave an outstanding explanation of the museum, including it purpose.
10. Forum departemental des Sciences
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Un centre de culture scientifique, technique et industrielle – véritable service public de médiation culturelle généraliste sur le champ des sciences et des techniques. Situé à Villeneuve d’Ascq au cœur de la métropole lilloise et près de la frontière belge, le Forum départemental des Sciences est un lieu de plaisir, de culture et de sciences aux multiples facettes et aux publics variés. Le bâtiment – de 4000 m2 – reçoit environ 125000 visites par an.
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