Lyoner Museum der Schönen Künste (Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon)
Lyoner Museum der Schönen Künste (Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon)

Lyoner Museum der Schönen Künste (Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon)

Mittwoch-Montag 10-18 Uhr (freitags 10:30 Uhr)
20 Place des Terreaux, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001

The basics

One of Europe’s largest art museums, the Lyon Museum of Fine Arts offers visitors a grand survey of art history. Its collection, displayed across more than 70 galleries and encompassing 5,000 years of history, comprises everything from Egyptian sarcophagi and centuries-old medals and coins to Renaissance masterworks and 20th-century paintings. The museum itself is an architectural icon thanks to its spectacular convent setting.

The Lyon Museum of Fine Arts is included in the convenient Lyon City Card. For a more educational visit, book a private tour or contact the museum in advance to arrange a tour with a docent.

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Things to know before you go

  • The Lyon Museum of Fine Arts is accessible to wheelchair users.
  • A cloakroom is available for smaller personal items; large bags and luggage are not permitted to be stored on-site.
  • English-language tours of the galleries are held every Saturday afternoon for a small fee and can be booked in advance online or over the phone.
  • Audio guides are available for free at the museum’s entrance.
  • The free Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon smartphone app makes it easy to navigate the museum independently.
  • The museum’s courtyard garden provides a tranquil place to relax, while Les Terrasses St. Pierre is a convenient dining option for visitors.
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How to get there

Poised just next to Lyon’s lovely Place des Terreaux square, the Lyon Museum of Fine Arts is located in the city’s 1st arrondissement. If traveling by the metro, take line C to Croix-Paquet or line A to Cordeliers.

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When to get there

The museum is open daily except on Tuesdays and public holidays. The last admission of the day is 30 minutes prior to closing time. As the museum hosts a regular schedule of temporary exhibitions, it’s worth planning repeat visits.

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Collection highlights

The Lyon Museum of Fine Arts is home to a variety of rarities and masterpieces. Particular highlights include the Cloth of St. Gereon (one of Europe’s oldest existing tapestries), several sculptures by Rodin, paintings by Veronese and Tintoretto, modernist works by Picasso and Braque, and much more.

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