On recense 11 musées labellisés « Musée de France » à Lyon (Rhône). Les collections des 11 musées de la ville reflètent différentes facettes du patrimoine. Située dans le Rhône, Lyon bénéficie de l'offre culturelle départementale.
Museums in Lyon
Lyon Museums
The city of Lyon, located in the Rhône department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is home to 11 museums bearing the « Musée de France » label. These institutions serve as key venues for the conservation and dissemination of the territory's artistic, historical, and scientific heritage.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Lyon present collections covering the following fields: Histoire, Archéologie, Art moderne et contemporain, Arts décoratifs, Beaux-arts, Technique et industrie, Photographie, Sciences de la nature. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Lyon
The museums of Lyon are accessible throughout the year, with hours that may vary by season. Some offer guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary exhibitions. Contact each institution for the current program and access conditions.
Lyon in the Rhône department
Lyon is part of the Rhône department (RhôneCode), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Lyon with those in neighboring cities.
Data sources
The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Lyon hosts 11 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Lyon cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.
Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.
Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.
Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.
Lyon is located in the Rhône department.
Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.
Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.
The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.