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 West-African ethnology |
150 Cours Gambetta Lyon 69007 France +33 4 7858 4570 |
Since 1927, the African Museum has exhibited more than 2,500 artifacts, which are diverse objects from West Africa (Ivory Coats, Ghana, Mali, Benin, and Nigeria). These objects, which are of great ethnological value, show the everyday, social and religious life of the different cultures that make up this geographical area. The strong points of this collection are the weights for weighing gold dust, traditional masks, machetes and statuettes that bear witness to the multiplicity of the rights and rituals of West Africa. The museum offers audio-visuals on African life and a library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All you need to know about electricity |
300 Route Ampère Lyon 69250 France +33 4 7878 1895 http://musee-ampere.univ-lyon1... |
In the house of the youth of electricity, this museum not only shows the life of this formidable invention but also the evolution and the history of electricity. Eighteen experiments are open to the public, allowing visitors an interactive experience. A varied collection of apparatus from the 18th century shows the progress achieved in the use of electricity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lest we forget |
14 Avenue Berthelot Lyon 69007 France +33 4 7273 3354 / +33 4 7872 2311 |
This museum is located in what used to be the offices of the Gestapo and Klaus Barbie. While it avoids being too downbeat, the CHRD will leave no one unmoved. The themes of the exhibition are the onset of war and the beginnings of the resistance and deportation. Using an infra red audio system [trilingual], you can move through the exhibition at your own speed. The centre also organises temporary exhibitions, such as the photographic exhibition of the World Press Foundation (war reportage and refugees of today). There is a library, studio, and conference space avilable on site. Admission is EUR4; it is free for children under 18. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A tremendous collection of old dolls displayed with furniture and accessories |
Route de Sain Bel Marcy l'Etoile Lyon 69260 France +33 4 7887 8700 |
The Château de la poupée, built in the 16th century by the Laval family, has been converted to house a tremendous collection of dolls, which have been bought from a private collector by the general council of the Rhône. Some of the dolls are extremely old (the majority are 18th and 19th century), but the real interest of the museum lies in its presentation rather than in the vintage of the items on show. Dolls are displayed with furniture and accessories from the 18th century to present day. The museum also shows how the production of the dolls has changed through time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Puppets and dolls |
100 Rue St-Georges Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7277 7528 http://www.automates-ema.com |
With over 250 moving subjects and 20 tableaux, this museum will fascinate both the young and the old. A small, private museum created by an enthusiast who has been making his working dolls himself since 1946, he exhibits puppets of all kinds-paste to paper, pastic, porcelain as well as some unforgettable scenes-from Gargantua, circus scenes, sections of maps and well-known faces in less familiar settings. Admission is EUR6.10; discounts for children, groups and students is available. This place is also wheelchair accessible. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soldiers of fire |
19 Rue Rabelais Lyon 69003 France +33 4 7217 5454 http://www.musee-pompiers.asso.fr |
This museum presents the history of the fire fighting body, so that you can know everything about these soldiers of fire. Not less than 250 years of history and evolution are shown in this exhibition-from brass pumps to the material of today, the development of the uniform and helmet and a beautiful collection of vehicles from 1910 to present day. Entrance to this museum is free. The annex is at 39, Avenue Debourg Lyon 69007, where you can see around a hundred vehicles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Transport museum with unique exhibits |
645 Rue du Musée Lyon 69270 France +33 (0)4 7822 1880 http://www.musee-malartre.com/ |
Scrap metal dealer Henri Malatre opened this museum in 1960 in a 15th-century castle. He had actually started his car collection in 1931 and took it up again after being deported during the war. The museum was bought by Lyon city council in 1972. The exhibits include at least 150 cars, some of which are unique, as well as motorbikes, bicycles and various forms of public transport(trams, funiculars). The collection goes back to the first steam cars in 1890, Panhards in 1898 and through to modern sports cars (MacLaren, Maserati). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical museum of the town of Lyon |
1 Place du Petit-Collège Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 0361 |
Musee Historique de Lyon is located in one of the most prestigious Renaissance buildings in old Lyon. Constructed at the start of the 16th century by the son of a spice seller, it was turned into the museum in 1921. The history of Lyon from the middle ages to the 19th century is presented through archaeological relics, sculptures, paintings, lithographs, cards and maps. Spread out over 3 floors, you won't be disappointed in this history lesson that brings the past alive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Here comes Guignol! |
1 Place du Petit-Collège Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 0361 |
Located within the Gadagne museum, this museum's exhibit is all about France's best-known puppet - Guignol, created in Lyon in 1908 by the silk worker Laurent Mourguet. Mourguet was the inspiration behind Lyon's satirical street theatre, thanks to his three creations - Guignol, Madelon and Gnafron, who poked fun at the forces of law and order and the king. The museum depicts the evolution of Guignol and Company, both through their performances and the ways in which they were made. Additional puppets from around the world are also on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artistic Exhibition Room |
Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France |
One of the best known exhibit spaces in Lyon, Le Rectangle is situated on the Place Bellecour, in the heart of the city. Nationally or internationally renowned exhibits of paintings and sculpture are hosted here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema was born in Lyon, and the Institut Lumière proves it! |
25 Rue du Premier-Film Lyon 69008 France +33 (0)4 7878 1895 http://www.institut-lumiere.org/ |
This museum and former home of famous inventors Louis and Auguste Lumière is dedicated to all things related to the the world of theatre and cinema. Exhibitions include a display of the brothers' inventions, and there is a theatre for documentaries, conferences or screenings and a library. Many events, festivals, conferences and meetings are organised throughout the year and, in the Summer, there are free open-air films in front of the castle. Admission to the Hangar du Premier-Film theatre is mostly free; check the Web site for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Evolution of the hospital |
1 Place de l'Hôpital Escalier F Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7241 3042 |
This museum traces hospital life in Lyon. Located in the Hotel-Dieu that was built in the 17th century, this museum focuses on the evolution of Lyonnaise medicine as well as allows you to follow the progress of medicine in general. Surgical instruments, pincers, scalpels and bistouries, as well as certain objects that are more or less unexpected are all on display, including doctor uniforms at the time of the plague, combined together tell the story of the advances, successes, heroism and disappointments in medicine over the years. Admission is EUR1.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An exhibition of miniatures |
2 Rue Juiverie Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7200 2477 http://www.miniaturama.com |
The Palais de la Miniature is an astonishing little private museum tucked in on the corner of Rue Juiverie near to Gare St. Paul. It is of international standing and children will love the games and dolls houses, while adults will appreciate the reconstruction of the famous theatre and restaurant on site. Model makers will gasp in admiration at the skill and patient dexterity displayed here. In short, the Palais de la Miniature will be enjoyed by everyone! Admission is EUR3.80; concessions are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temple of Modern Art |
81 Quai Charles de Gaulle 81, quai Charles-de-Gaulle Lyon 69006 France +33 4 7269 1717 http://www.moca-lyon.org/ |
The Musée d'Art Contemporain (Museum of Modern Art) was housed in the Palais des Beaux-Arts for 10 years, and in 1995 was transferred to the heart of the Cité Internationale. The museum has 2,700 m2 of exhibition space on three floors, showing paintings, sculptures, films, photos or videos by some of the most famous modern artists. Certain works of art were created directly inside the building. This museum has some colossal pieces and more installations than any other European museum. Every year the museum holds a modern music event known as "Musique en Scène" as well as the all important Biennale d'Art Contemporain (Biennial of Modern Art). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Furniture and trinkets |
34 Rue de la Charité Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7838 4200 |
To enter this museum you first have to go through the Musée des Tissus (Fabric Museum). The museum itself is a two-storey collection of furniture, tapestries, china and earthenware. There are rooms reconstructed in XVIIIc style, magnificent clocks, Aubusson and Gobelins tapestries, XV and XVI century Italian majolica, earthenware from the XV to the XVII centuries as well as a beautiful harpsichord made by Donzelague in 1716 which is still used for concerts. The museum is renowned for its eclectic aspect and rather jumbled displays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The second museum of France |
20 Place des Terreaux Lyon 69001 France +33 4 7210 1740 |
Since 1803, this museum has housed premier collections and exhibition. Today it boasts of more than 700 paintings, 300 sculptures and thousands of objets d'art, including antiquities, coins and medals. The ground floor houses the refectory and chapel (formerly the church of St Pierre), containing 19th- and 20th-century sculptures. The first floor includes Egyptian, Greek and Roman (before 200BC) antiquities; the second floor is dedicated to paintings from the 15th-20th centuries. Two book and gift shops and a refreshment area are on site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lyon before our time |
17 Rue Cléberg Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7238 8190 |
To better understand the history of Lyon, you have to start with this museum on the hill of Fourvière. It shows the prehistory and the proto-history of the Lyonnaise region, as well as the birth of Lyon (43BC) up until the 7th century. The museum is made of up 17 areas with 17 different themes - ceramics, glassware, tools, objects showing domestic life, belief systems relating to death, the army, religion, Roman Gaul circus games. More uniquely to Lyon, the key pieces are sarcophagus of the 3rd century, a processional chariot (700BC), which was found intact (area 1), the engraved Claudian table, which is fundamental for the understanding of the Roman state (area 4). There is also a lunar and solar calendar in the Gaelic language but using Latin characters, which allowed them to regulate religious life (area 9) and mosaics of circus games (chariot races), which are truly extraordinary (area 10). You can see that these give a good representation of what Lyonnaise life would have been like under Roman occupation. Worth seeing in the surroundings is the Gaelic-Roman site of the large theatre and the Odeon. The shop sells books, magazines, mock-ups, and copies of objets d'art. On top of this there is a workshop to occupy the youngest of children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get to know the world |
28 Boulevard des Belges Lyon 69006 France +33 4 7269 0500 http://www.museum-lyon.org |
This museum has been collecting evidence of the history of the Earth, life and man for two centuries. In its new sections, the museum allows new generations to discover the past - large mammals, animal parade, insect world, regional gallery, prehistory, mineral universe, people of the world, Egyptian mummies and man's past are all represented. The headline piece of this museum is the impressive mammoth skeleton. Do not miss the gigantic whale, Egyptian mummies and animals, and the superb collection of costumes and masks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books and banknotes |
13 Rue de la Poulaillerie Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7837 6598 http://www.bm-lyon.fr/musee/im... |
This museum was founded in 1964 and is located in the Hotel de la Couronne, a Renaissance dwelling that was home to the town hall until the 17th century. The museum is split into two museums of unequal sizes - Musée de l'Imprimerie (Museum of Printing) and the Musée de la Banque (Museum of the Bank). The Museum of printing traces the history of printing and graphic arts, focusing on origins of the craft through papyrus, early printed books (1455-1500), newspapers, illustrations and more. The museum of the bank tells the history of the Lyonnaise bank of the 16th century, a time when Lyon ruled as the the commercial and banking capital. Admission is EUR3.80. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Treasure of the basilica |
8 Place de Fourvière Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7825 1301 http://www.fourviere.org/ |
Also known as the Musée de l'Oeuvre de Fourvìère, this modest museum exhibits religious artifacts mostly from Lyon. A veritable treasure house of religious relics, it contains a large collection of works by goldsmith Armand Caillat. There are also permanent exhibitions of commemorative plaques, mosaics, religious paintings and ceremonial vestments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A trip to the stars |
Place de la Nation Lyon 69120 France +33 4 7879 5013 http://www.planetariumvv.com |
Eclipses' have encouraged individuals across Europe to look at the sky in a different light. Children's minds are filled with all kinds of new ideas since the eclipse; understanding the stars and their alignment to the planets, imagining themselves in space like the little prince (le petit prince). Who could forget that Lyon is the birthplace of Saint-Exupery, writer of Le Petit Prince? The planetarium at Vaulx-en-Velin has various programmes for all age groups; sessions oscillate between storytelling and science, using the latest in technology. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallo-Roman museum |
25-27 Rue de la Plaine Lyon 69560 France +33 4 7453 7400 |
Like Lyons, Vienne was a major Gallo-Roman town and many remains of the monuments of that era can still be seen today. Great monuments have been excavated in the towns of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal: the temple of Augustus and Livia, a gallo-roman theater and a whole compound of large villas, workshops and shops. The recently renovated Musée de Saint-Romain-en-Gal depicts the region in Gallo-Roman times based on this compound. The museum displays archaeological materials discovered during diggings, in particular the magnificent mosaics and murals which have been restored (the Sea Gods, wrestlers, waders, etc.). Themed halls explain the various building methods used by the local craftsmen (ceramics and mosaics of course), the daily life of leading citizens, the economy (wine trade, etc.). A model shows the town features based upon the archaeological discoveries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The silk of Lyon |
34 Rue de la Charité Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7838 4200 |
Lyon was the capital of silk, so it follows that it should pay homage to the fabrics of the world. Located in the 16th-century Hotel de Villeroy, this museum traces 4,000 years of the history of fabric and textile. Exhibitions include a large variety of material and techniques from Asia, the Orient and Europe. Spread out over three floors, tour the history of fabrics in the form of clothing, robes, prayer books, Italian lace and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of the telephone |
12 Bis Rue Burdeau Lyon 69001 France +33 4 7839 8889 |
These days we are never far from our indispensable mobile phones! This museum traces the whole development of the telephone from distance to design and the technology. The museum is located in an old telephone exchange, so the public can play at being an operator and establish communications with the switchboards of yesteryear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of the town |
4 Rue des Serpollières Lyon 69008 France +33 4 7875 1675 |
Situated in the district of the Etats Unis, this museum presents a new concept since it takes the town as its central theme. The Tony Garnier museum takes its name from a famous Lyon architect who has contributed a great deal to the construction of the town in general and of this district in particular. This museum presents his work and his urban ideal. The museum is also a tribute to the district built by Tony Garnier into which he moved, thanks to the reconstruction of an appartment typical of the thirties including period furniture donated by the tenants. Do not miss the 24 frescoes, a real feature of the museum, representing life in Lyon. This museum will give visitors a greater insight into the town of Lyon and especially this rather unique district. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fabric creations from the region and elsewhere |
10-12 Rue d'Ivry Lyon 69004 France +33 4 78 28 6204 |
Between 1831 and 1848, the canuts (Lyonnaise fabric weavers) revolted to improve their living and working conditions. In following the evolution of weaving techniques, this museum traces the history and evolution of what has become a Lyonnaise symbol. The exhibition covers the evolution of weaving technique and, of course, the technique of making Jacquard, which allowed them to produce five times more per day. The shop offers a vast selection of squares, scarves, neckerchiefs, ties, 100% natural silk articles—all made in the pure canut tradition. Admission is EUR3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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