Museums and galleries in Lyon

Lyon’s cultural landscape spans from ancient Roman ruins at the Fourvière Archaeological Park to the modern urban architecture of La Confluence. This collection features specialized institutions like the Museum of Miniature and Cinema, which details film special effects, and the Museum of the Resistance, documenting World War II history. Art enthusiasts can explore contemporary works at the Musée d'Art Contemporain, black-and-white photography at Galerie Le Réverbère, and one of France's oldest collections of African art. The list also includes galleries dedicated to street art, printing history, and classical plaster casts.