Musée des Confluences
Sciences, societies and contemporary architecture south of Presqu’île.
museums from Lyo Hôtel
Lyon museums worth visiting
Lyon can also be explored through its museums. This selection focuses on clear choices for a weekend, a rainy day or a first cultural visit.
Major museums
Museums that tell Lyon through art, history and science.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Major collections on Place des Terreaux.
Lugdunum
Gallo-Roman history and ancient theatres on Fourvière hill.
Understand the city
Useful museums to connect heritage, streets and local memory.
Gadagne Museums
Lyon history in Vieux Lyon.
Printing and Graphic Communication Museum
A very Lyon subject in central Presqu’île.
CHRD
20th-century memory in the former military health school.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common searches about Lyo Hôtel.
Which museum is easy from Perrache?
Musée des Confluences is very accessible from Perrache, by tram or on foot depending on available time.
Which museum should I choose for a first visit?
Musée des Confluences, Musée des Beaux-Arts or Gadagne are good options depending on your interests.