Musée Cinéma et Miniature

Museum Type: Cinema & Media Art Contemporary Culture

Time needed: 1-2 hours

Good for: Film fans, Families

Location: 60 rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon

Opening Hours: Check website

What is it: The Cinema and Miniature Museum blends film history with miniature art, displaying movie props, special‑effects secrets, and intricate miniature worlds.

Musée Cinéma et Miniature

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Good to know before you go

  • Dense collection
  • Stairs between floors
  • Miniatures require slow viewing

Insider Tips

  • Start with the cinema section before the miniatures if you love films
  • Look closely at the wear and tear on original props
  • Save a few minutes at the end to revisit your favorite floor

Perfect for

  • Film fans
  • Families
  • Visitors who enjoy behind-the-scenes exhibits

How to get there

Metro: take Metro Line D to Vieux Lyon and walk about 3 minutes along Rue Saint Jean to the museum.

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