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# Museums in Lyon

## Quick answer

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is the museum to see in Lyon. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Lyon, France, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-des-beaux-arts-de-lyon/)

Art Museum · Best for art lovers & french art fans

Founded under Napoleon in 1801, the Musée des Beaux-Arts occupies the seventeenth-century Palais Saint-Pierre. Its galleries trace European art from antiquity to the twentieth century across more than seventy rooms.

€8 · ⏱ 3–4 hours · Closed Tuesdays

## Museums in Lyon: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Lyon?

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is the museum to prioritise in Lyon — Founded under Napoleon in 1801, the Musée des Beaux-Arts occupies the seventeenth-century Palais Saint-Pierre.

### How many museums in Lyon does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Lyon, France. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

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