The Lumière Museum in Lyon
Did you know? Cinema was invented in Lyon!
The story begins with the Lumière brothers and their astonishing invention in 1895: the cinematograph, which made it possible to show a film in public for the very first time.
Although intended for a small professional audience, it was less than a year before the first film was shown to the public.
Entitled "L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de la Ciotat" (The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station) and directed by Louis Lumière, this fifty-second film marked the beginning of cinema for the general public.
What to see and discover at the Musée Lumière
This fascinating place will take you back in time to tell you the story of the Lumière brothers and their career.
You can admire a cinematograph, their famous invention, and other old cameras.
A number of old films are also shown here: from black and white to colour, you'll be fascinated by the technical evolution of cinema.
Practical information
- Admission: €9 full price, €7.50 concessions and free for children under 7.
- Audio guides are available from reception (€3 supplement).
- Museum open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6.30pm
- Address: 25 rue du Premier Film, 69008 Lyon
How to get to the Musée Lumière from the hotel
🚌 By public transport:
- Go to Place Guichard Bourse du Travail metro station, 300 metres from the hotel, and take line B.
- Change to line D at Saxe Gambetta station and exit at Monplaisir - Lumière station.
- A 13-minute ride (Vélo'V station 350 metres from the hotel).
