Very nice destination lots of info about the heritage of Lyon, tours may only be in french however…read morestill very interesting ose the silk proses. Lovely products as well

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.

Disclaimer: I visited the Maison des Canuts in 2003, and there's a lot that could have changed in 8…read moreyears. You can't appreciate the history of Lyon without a visit to the Croix Rousse, the historical heart of the silk industry of the city. The Maison des Canuts may be small, but it's chock full of historical artifacts from the height of the silk working period - Jacquard looms, a ribbon weaving machine, plaques from textile worker unions, demonstrations of how the silk is refined, etc. They've packed a lot into a small space, so I would try to go with as small a group as possible. They have guided tours, though ours was in French, so I'm not sure how much of it could be done in English. If you've got someone who understands French in the group, it's a great little museum.

Great museum to learn about the silk industry that used to dominate Lyon. Very informative exhibit…read morethat offers english translations. They even demonstrate the giant looms that were used and still are used to produce the most expensive tapestries.

Excellent. Printing and so much more. Highly recommended…read more Very educational. Explanations in English. €18 for 2

Quality/Quantity - Another must visit if you are in the area…read more Better yet, attend a concert here. Where the ancient Roman Theater meets today's modern tech and entertainers. See my pictures, they are setting up for the next event, concert, fair, etc. Clean restrooms. Ambiance - See above. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

I loved this museum! But I love the ancient Romans. If this is not your thing, then you should…read morenot put it on your must see list. It it is your thing, then I think you will consider this time time well spent. It is treasure trouve of ancient artificacts that are smartly organized by different subjects such as commerce, architecture, the trades, honorary monuments of gifts bestowed by wealthy citizens, and headstones of people from all walks of life. There is also a special exhibit at the bottom of the museum that takes the lives of four people and through both historical evidence and a little imagination helps you to better understand the culture and way of lives of these representative people who lived in Lyon but some of them came from different parts of the Empire. Also, as others have explained much better than me, the architecture and ingenuity of the design of this museum is definitely worthwhile as well. I had read a little about it before my visit but to see how grand and structurally creative this museum is could not be truly appreciated until seen in person.