History

Museums in Lyon dedicated to historical events, heritage, and the evolution of societies over time.

Maison des Canuts

The Maison des Canuts explains Lyon’s silk‑weaving tradition with live loom demonstrations and...
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L’Aéromusée (Fort de Bron)

L’Aéromusée located in a historic fort, is an aviation museum featuring aircraft displays and...
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Musée des Confluences

The Musée des Confluences is one of the city’s most visually distinctive buildings (and one of my...
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Carrefour des Cultures Africaines

The Carrefour des Cultures Africaines highlights African arts, traditions, and contemporary...
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Musée de l’Institut Lumière

The Lumière Museum, located in the Lumière brothers' historic villa, celebrates the birth of...
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Musée des Sapeurs-Pompiers Lyon-Rhône

The Museum of Firefighters of Lyon Museum dedicated to the history of firefighting in the region,...
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Musée des Tissus

The Textile Museum showcases the history of textiles from ancient times to modern day, featuring...
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Musée et Sites Gallo-Romains de Saint-Romain-en-Gal

Archaeological museum showcasing Roman life in the Rhône Valley, featuring mosaics, artifacts,...
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Musée de l’Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique

The Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication traces the history of printing, typography, and...
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Trésor de la Cathédrale de Lyon

The Treasury of Lyon Cathedral houses religious artifacts, liturgical objects, and precious items...
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