Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
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Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon - by William Moukhliss on Google
Description
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon) is one of Europe's main art museums and is the most visited in France outside of Paris. It is housed in the 17th century Palais Saint Pierre, a former Benedictine convent. Collections include European Paintings from the 14th to mid-20th century, sculptures split between Medieval & Renaissance and 19/20th centuries, antiquities with a focus on Ancient Egypt, decorative crafts (Objets d'Art), coins and medals (nearly 50,000 items), and graphic arts such as drawings, prints and engravings.
Access & Transport
Address: 20 Pl. des Terreaux The museum is in the 1st arr., on Place des Terreaux, next to the Hotel de Ville (City Hall). The metro station Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel (A, C) is only 150m away and bus S1 stops at the corner of the square.
Instructions & Recommendations
Nearby attractions include the Lyon Opera House (they offer guided tours at specific times), Saint-Nizier church and the views across the Saone river to the Old Lyon district
Environmental & Social
No data available. Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Positive from a social perspective as it helps spread culture and the arts + preserve a historical building.
Conclusion
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is certainly not top tier by international standards but, in our opinion, is on the rung just below that and is certainly worth several hours of your time if you enjoy arts and cultural activities in general. Given the subjectivity involved, we think there are sufficient artworks from famous artists that one can find his/her own masterpieces even if that painting, artefact or sculpture isn't formally acknowledged as such.
Key positive
Large and varied collections
Inexpensive entrance fees
Centrally located
Key negative
Don't expect many world-famous masterpieces
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but those under 12yrs old may not find the visit very interesting Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:3h
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:30 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00