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Lugdunum Museum

17 Rue Cleberg, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Description

The Lugdunum museum (previously called Gallo-Roman Museum) is located next to the ruins of the Roman Theatres of Fourvière, in the southwest of Lyon. The archaeological museum was designed by architect Bernard Zehrfuss around a concrete spiral staircase and displays artefacts from Lugdunum (the Gallo-Roman name of Lyon) founded during the 1st century BC. The permanent collections include mosaics, engraved tablets, sarcophagi, coins and treasures. The museum also holds regular temporary exhibitions.

Access & Transport

Address: 17 rue Cléberg in the 5th arr. There is another entrance at 6 rue de l'Antiquaille The funiculars from Vieux Lyon-Cathedrale Saint Jean stops at Fourviere (F2), 150m down the road and at Minimes Théâtres Romains (F1). There is a parking garage on Rue Roger Radisson

Instructions & Recommendations

Guided tours are available for an additional €3 per person Make sure to combine this visit with the two Roman Theatres next to it.

Meta review

The museum gets good reviews overall; visitors enjoy learning about Lyon's antique history and the beautiful range of artefacts, especially the mosaics, sculptures, jewellery and other items such as the Claudius tablet (a bronze engraving of his speech). One area for improvement pointed out is the relative lack of information available in English.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the architectural and historical heritages of the city

Conclusion

The museum is, in our opinion, the perfect companion to the ruins of Lugdunum on the hill besides it. It mixes educational content with visually impressive artefacts in-situ, which adds an important contextual aspect to the experience.

Key positive

Striking interior design and some remarkable artefacts

Reasonably priced entrance fee

Excellent views over the large amphitheatre

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The Roman Theatres are open every day from 07h to 19h. Closed on 01 Jan, 01 May, 25 Dec

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday11:00 - 18:00

Wednesday11:00 - 18:00

Thursday11:00 - 18:00

Friday11:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Entrance to the theaters is free. Also free on first Sunday of the month
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€0
Adult
18 - 64
€7
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Above price applicable during temporary exhibitions, otherwise €4. Reduced rate is €4.5/€2.5.

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