This was a lovely surprise in Lyon. The collection here is not the Louvre but it's extensive enough…read moreacross centuries representing antiquities all the way to impressionism. For roughly €10 well worth spending the afternoon between all the walking and eating in the city.

It's a museum!!! How do you not like museums???? Plus this one was in the square. And it was free…read morethat day!

Beautiful clean cool exhibits…read more Friendly staff. Lots of escalators. Modern architecture.

I am so glad this museum was free for me as a student (non-EU). I must say, it was weird. Not…read morebecause any specific exhibits were weird, but because the exhibits seemed so random. When I walked in, it seemed like a natural science museum. I saw a geology exhibit, dinosaur exhibit, something about space, and one about the origin of humans. There was an exhibit about the importance and science of water, and there was an aesthetic vibe to it which I enjoyed. I thought the Africa exhibit seemed kind of random. I did not expect an exhibiting exploring death. There was an exhibit with some old technology as well. There were some more social and political exhibits in there too. I'm not doing a good job of how random it was, but there was a great disconnect between exhibits. I'm glad other reviewers have said the same. I think it's great for children, not so much for adults unless you're bored or love this kind of stuff. I wouldn't prioritize it in Lyon, but I had a bit of time for some French quirkiness.

En anglais maintenant. Best museum I have seen about any…read moreregion's history. Four stories that walk you chronologically from Neanderthal artifacts from the area, weapons and coins from medieval times (even someone's "piggy bank" of iron coins found buried 8' underground in a treasure chest), French Revolution writings, and even a movie cataloging the hippy 1970s in the area. And it's free to visit in an ancient church built on Roman ruins. The bookstore has an incredible inventory of short historical books about any topic or era of interest from the region. Don't miss it, just steps from the Grenoble art museum.

From the owner: Histoire et patrimoine de l'Isère Le musée de l'Ancien Evêché se trouve dans l'ancien palais des…read moreévêques de Grenoble où, dès le 4ème siècle, on venait de toute la région recevoir le baptême. Les travaux d'aménagement du musée ont permis de restaurer et de pouvoir ainsi mettre en valeur des vestiges de première importance comme le rempart romain, la porte viennoise, le baptistère ainsi que divers éléments architecturaux de l'ancien palais. La visite démarre au sous-sol du Palais des évêques : on longe l'ancien rempart et on passe la porte viennoise. On arrive ensuite dans le baptistère, qui se trouve sous la place Notre-Dame (sa restauration permet d'évoquer la cérémonie du baptême telle qu'elle se pratiquait au début de l'ère chrétienne). La visite se poursuit dans l'ancien palais où l'on peut admirer de nombreux vestiges du bâtiment : on passe dans la cour d'honneur et on fini dans les jardins de l'évêché. Ne pas oublier les deux salles du rez-de-chaussée, où trois maquettes et de

This very good museum documents Roman Vienne. Once a very important trading center along the Rhone…read more The museum came about when an entire Roman suburb was discovered when they started construction on a new school- they built the museum, instead.

Recent discoveries are displayed in a museum with mosaic floors and rooms restored from the villa…read morebelow, plus outside exhibits. It is well worth the walk across the Rhone after seeing the Augustus temple.

This was one of the highlights of our visit to Lyon. It's a great museum for movie buffs due to…read moreall of the genuine props and exhibits about cinema, spanning 8 floors of a historic Renaissance building in the heart of old Lyon. But even more impressive are the mind-bogglingly detailed miniature dioramas on the top floor (which are standalone, not related to movies). There are miniatures from several different artists, but by far the most amazing are the ones by Dan Ohlmann, who founded the museum. People have looked at the photos I took of some of those scenes and found it hard to believe they weren't real world images. I read some negative comments about the price of admission, but I felt that the 16 Euro fee for adults was well worth it, considering the quality of the exhibits and how much time I could spend there (we took about 2.5 hours to look through the whole place). I would highly recommend coming here if you visit Lyon -- it's ok to see things besides ancient churches and Roman ruins! :)

This is an amazing museum that you cannot pass on. At first when I was researching Lyon, I came…read moreacross this museum and was confused. How is this a cinema museum with actual props from movies around the world, yet also miniature version? No, that is incorrect. Yes, the props are actual props from movies around the world. This is the majority of the museum. And on the top floor, they have a separate exhibit of mini items that has absolutely nothing to do with movies. They're just really fun display cases to look at, and fun miniature items with lots of detailing. The cinema museum is great for any movie lover and even non-movie lovers like myself. They have several panels along the walls throughout the museum describing movies alone - how they are filmed, whether on a set, where environment is controlled, or real life setting, where it's accurate but they may have trouble with paparazzi, weather, or camera placement. They have several costumes from spider man, batman, etc. Then it takes you to different levels of the museum, featuring other random props from famous movies, including: -Mrs. Doubtfire - the original mask that Robin Williams wore! -Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - the letter that was sent to Harry! -Hoverboard - from Back to the Future II -Dinosaurs from Jurassic Park -Umbrella from Mary Poppins -Mirror from the Matrix etc. etc... it's a very impressive collection, and very nicely displayed. They also have a special exhibit on the top floor, which rotates periodically. My fiance and I were lucky to catch a Jean Pierre Jeaunet themed floor, with props from the Amelie movie. It was so incredible - we saw her dress, her tin box with small toys inside, and the photo albums of torn photos. They were also playing the movie and music on the side. The miniature part of the museum is impressive for its detail, but overall a little underwhelming after you see all the props from movies you've watched in the past. It is fun to note that if you film one of the miniature dioramas from your camera, it looks like you're filming a movie in real size! Very neat. Excellent museum for all to see - random that it's in Lyon of all places, but great for all ages. You can buy tickets online as well. I wish the gift shop sold more interesting things like postcards or trinkets - it only has books.

We visited the Museum. If one is interested in the technical development/invention of moving…read moreimages, as well as color still images, or in the brothers Lumiére, this is a worthwhile stop. The reception is a bit laid-back and un-customer-friendly. When we arrived we waited for the two people at the ticket desk to complete their conversation. We then showed our LyonCard and were provided entry, but not offered audioguides. No brochure was provided. We found that most of the signage on the displays is in only French, so we went back to the reception to ask if there was a brochure available. They looked surprised by the question, and offered an English brochure, which had limited info and was thus of limited help.

My father is a Cinephile (and thinks that everyone else should be one) so he dragged me to this…read moremuseum. This visit was my first and his ninth or tenth. Initially, I had no expectations because I could careless about cinema. HOWEVER, Upon walking around the museum, I became quite interested. I learned a lot of new things. In a beautiful old home, just looking at the architecture itself was a treat. The Lumiere family certainly knew how to live it up in Lyon ! There is one guided tour a day in the afternoon. Not to worry though, for a small charge, you can borrow an earphone (?) to have a self-guided tour with explanations. They have many languages - the first time ever in my life that I was first asked if I needed a GERMAN or ITALIAN earphone as it's usually SPANISH or JAPANESE. The staff were very friendly and entertained all my father's questions/observations/comments (we were in this museum about triple the time that an average visitor would be here because my father was having too much fun). This might explain the price of tickets that we were given ... there is a TARIF REDUIT (discount) for the following groups: UNEMPLOYED, STUDENTS, and SENIORS. It was probably assumed that we were in the first group. If in Lyon, I would definitely recommend a visit to here, cinephile or not. A solid four stars.

This place is awesome! AND FREE. Did you read that? FREE! FREE! FREE!…read more Seriously, GO HERE. This is a ruins from the 4th and 5th Century with a Cathedral that was built in the 12th Century. And it IS FREE. Parking can be tricky, but I can't recommend this museum enough. You walk in and are greeted by very helpful employees who let you know that not only is the museum free, but there is also a guided audio tour....FREE as well. They helped us pick our language and sent us to roam. You walk into the main museum and it is spooky. Lights are dimmed and there is creepy music playing, like monks singing in a hall or something. It's cheeky, but fun and soon you are fascinated by the history of this place. There are bones from bodies all over the place and I found it odd that you could reach out and actually touch them if you so desired (we did not, out of respect). The audio provided a lot of historical tidbits that we found very helpful. The whole tour maybe lasted 30 minutes but it was just great. You learn so much and it is so surreal standing around folks who walked this earth in the 4th Century. Take your kids (they need to learn this stuff!) and take yourself. You won't regret it!

From the owner: Un site exceptionnel Dans l'un des plus anciens quartiers de la ville, le musée propose un voyage…read morepour remonter le temps jusqu'aux origines du christianisme. Si la renommée du site est acquise, grâce en particulier à son sanctuaire des premiers temps chrétiens pourvu d'une crypte exceptionnelle du VIème siècle, la réalisation de récents travaux a permis de mettre en valeur toute la richesse de cet ensemble architectural classé monument historique. Le musée donne à voir la majeure partie des collections issues des fouilles. La mise en valeur de l'église et de son cloître utilise les moyens numériques les plus spectaculaires pour donner aux vestiges archéologiques tout leur pouvoir d'évocation. Près de deux mille ans d'histoire de Grenoble s'offrent à vous !

Very, very average and all the writing is in french only!! Some generic WWII stuff like invasion…read moredates and some short interviews of how people 'felt' during the occupation. Like 'I didn't feel hungry I felt insecure' and other vague shite like that. Save yourself the time and go to the African museum.

From the owner: Un lieu de mémoire Lieu d'histoire et de mémoire, ce centre comprend une galerie d'exposition…read morepermanente jalonnée de supports audiovisuels, une galerie d'exposition temporaire ainsi qu'un centre de documentation et une vidéothèque. Dans ce musée d'ambiance, c'est une véritable leçon d'histoire des Résistances, notamment française et lyonnaise, et de la déportation durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale qui nous est proposée. Ouverture le 8 mai.

Even though a small museum, they have a great collection. Particularly impressionist work. Part…read morefrom the art, I liked the building too, architecture-wise, and the fact that hardly any artificial lighting is needed on the main floor!

From the owner: Un des musées les plus prestigieux de France Le musée de Grenoble offre au regard des visiteurs de…read moremagnifiques collections d'art ancien et d'art moderne. Il propose ainsi un parcours de l'histoire de l'art du 13e siècle au 20é siècle. En parcourant ses 60 salles vous pourrez admirer des oeuvres des grands maîtres de la Renaissance, du classicisme en passant par l'impressionnisme pour finir sur des chefs d'oeuvre de l'abstraction. Le musée de Grenoble dispose également d'une riche collection d'Antiquités égyptiennes.