Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (solo trip)

A substantial and eclectic collection of art and antiquities. The building itself is rather grand with a tranquil quadrangle with fountain. There is usually an admission charge but sometimes entry is free. The first floor cafe is excellent and has an outdoor terrace.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon truly exceeded my expectations. I was genuinely impressed by the remarkable collection of sculptures and paintings—from classical masterpieces to captivating modern works. Each gallery offered something new and inspiring. What surprised me most was the incredible Egyptian section. I hadn’t expected to see ancient walls, artifacts, and even real mummies—it felt like ...

A very nice museum in a grand old building. The gardens as you come in are very peaceful compared to the square just out front. We got in using our Lyon city card but the entry price is pretty cheap for such a large museum. You might be waiting a little if you haven't pre bought tickets but I would say no more than 10mins. Some amazing works of art by some of the biggest names. The building itself...

The museum is located in the beautiful Place des Terreaux. It is made of 3 floors: on the ground floor there are sculptures from the 19th and 20th century, on the first floor there are antiquities from Egypt, Middle East, Greece and Rome and on the second floor there are mostly paintings from the 14th to the 19th century. The ticket costs 8€, the audioguide 1€. It takes at least a couple of hours ...

Very nice museum. They offer free passes for all people with disabilities, which is very inclusive. Good selection of works, there are even some Monet paintings! There is a beautiful garden outside, you can tell someone is putting a lot of work into keeping it this way. There are several bathrooms around the building, which is good for older people. I loved the diversity of exhibitions and how eas...