LYON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
2024
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Museum of Fine Arts with very rich collections in Lyon, one of the most beautiful French museums, to discover.
Occupying a whole section of the Place des Terreaux, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon imposes itself by its size, but also by its contents, since it is - after the Louvre - the second largest collection of artworks in France. But the "grandeur" of this museum is not overwhelming and each visitor can discover its impressive collections at his own pace, especially thanks to the use of digital tablets that allow everyone to discover the works according to his desires. In this superb renovated 17th century building - the Palais Saint-Pierre - it is a journey through time that is offered, from ancient Egypt to modern art through paintings, of course, but also art objects - pottery, earthenware ... - and sculptures. Lyon's painters obviously have a special place. There are many ways to visit the museum, especially with your family and children.
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Opening time and information on LYON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Closed on public holidays. On December 24th and 31st, the museum and the garden close at 5pm. Open Saturday to Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm (last visit at 5.30 pm); Friday from 10.30 am to 6 pm. Partial closure of the museum's rooms between 12.30 and 2pm. Programme of the museum's night-time activities on site (generally on the first Friday of the month). Free until 18 years old. Adults: €8 (reduced rate €4). Exhibitions: 12 € (reduced rate 7 €). Audioguide: 1 €. LSF visit, tactile visit, audioguide. Children welcome. Guided tour (extra charge of 3 €). Catering. Shop. Animations. Library. Garden open from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm, except on public holidays.
Members' reviews on LYON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
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La collection permanente est issu en grande partie de donations (notamment : Jacqueline Delubac).
Il y a de superbes pièces comme "Femme assise sur la plage" de Picasso qui est resté longtemps dans sa collection personnelle, des Rubens, Rembrandt, Courbet, Manet, Monet, Renoir.
Surtout ne pas loupé, dans la dernière salle : "Etude pour une corrida n° 2" de Francis Bacon : pour moi le plus beau tableau du musée !
Le restaurant du musée est très bien et le parc dans le cloitre est super pour un sandwich ou pour se couper du brouhaha de la place des terreaux.
Il y a plusieurs fois par ans de très belles expo temporaires très bien mise en scènes comme celle sur Jacqueline Delubac ou ils ont reproduits ces appartements, celle sur Soulage était aussi splendide.
Jamais déçu par mes plusieurs visites!