The Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon
Located in the heart of the Lyon peninsula in a 17th century abbey, the Museum of Fine Arts brings together more than 5,000 years of art history, from Antiquity to the present day.
The former cloister transformed into a sculpture garden gives it a unique character.
This renowned French and European museum is one of the must-sees during your stay in Lyon.
Discover on three floors, art objects, paintings, sculptures and unique coins and medals.
Spread over 7,000 m2, the museum's six collections offer a wide panorama of works from the great civilizations and artistic schools:
● 8,000 antiques
● 3,000 art objects
● 3,000 paintings
● 15,000 works on paper
● 1,000 sculptures
Admire in particular the masterpieces of Veronese, Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Renoir, Gauguin, Monet, Chagall or even Matisse and Picasso.
Feel free to personalize your visit according to your desires and interests.
If time permits, opt for a guided tour of the premises.
Discover some must-see works:
Also take a detour to the space of the Palais Saint-Pierre, the garden, the sculpture chapel, the monumental staircase of Puvis de Chavannes, the large format room or the flower room.
The museum presents one to three temporary exhibitions per year, including exhibitions of international scope, as well as cultural activities.
Until March 2025, the museum pays tribute to Fred Deux and Simon Hantaï. In the spring, it will host an exhibition dedicated to François Rouan.
📍Address: 20 place des Terreaux 69 001 Lyon
⌚️Opening hours:
💶Rates: from €4 to €12 with temporary exhibitions
The Best Western Créqui hotel is the ideal address for your stay in Lyon.
Stay in one of our sumptuous rooms with private bathroom, mini bar and courtesy tray.
For your small appetites, discover the meal packages available at reception. These are hot and cold seasonal jars to enjoy in your room.
Why not also take advantage of the fitness area equipped with 4 machines:
The room is open every day of the week, 24/24.
Recharge your electric vehicle using the electrical terminals provided.
The former cloister transformed into a sculpture garden gives it a unique character.
This renowned French and European museum is one of the must-sees during your stay in Lyon.
Discover on three floors, art objects, paintings, sculptures and unique coins and medals.
The collections of the Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon
Spread over 7,000 m2, the museum's six collections offer a wide panorama of works from the great civilizations and artistic schools:
● 8,000 antiques
● 3,000 art objects
● 3,000 paintings
● 15,000 works on paper
● 1,000 sculptures
Admire in particular the masterpieces of Veronese, Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Renoir, Gauguin, Monet, Chagall or even Matisse and Picasso.
Feel free to personalize your visit according to your desires and interests.
If time permits, opt for a guided tour of the premises.
The emblematic works of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Discover some must-see works:
- LaKoré Greece Antique
- The Flight into Egypt, by Nicolas Poussin
- Fleur des Champs, by Louis Janmot
- Mer agitée à Etretat, by Claude Monet
- Peinture 181 x 244 cm, by Pierre Soulages
Also take a detour to the space of the Palais Saint-Pierre, the garden, the sculpture chapel, the monumental staircase of Puvis de Chavannes, the large format room or the flower room.
Exhibitions to discover in 2025
The program
The museum presents one to three temporary exhibitions per year, including exhibitions of international scope, as well as cultural activities.
Until March 2025, the museum pays tribute to Fred Deux and Simon Hantaï. In the spring, it will host an exhibition dedicated to François Rouan.
Practical information
📍Address: 20 place des Terreaux 69 001 Lyon
⌚️Opening hours:
- Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
💶Rates: from €4 to €12 with temporary exhibitions
Your 4-star hotel in the heart of Lyon
The Best Western Créqui hotel is the ideal address for your stay in Lyon.
Stay in one of our sumptuous rooms with private bathroom, mini bar and courtesy tray.
For your small appetites, discover the meal packages available at reception. These are hot and cold seasonal jars to enjoy in your room.
Why not also take advantage of the fitness area equipped with 4 machines:
- a treadmill
- an elliptical bike
- a weight training machine
- a rowing machine
The room is open every day of the week, 24/24.
Recharge your electric vehicle using the electrical terminals provided.
