Experts' Choice Award Musee Des Confluences
What the experts agree on
Set at the Rhône-Saône confluence, this striking Coop Himmelb(l)au building is as much a draw as the vast anthropology, natural science and society exhibits inside—worth the entry fee.
“With a "science, arts and societies" vocation, the museum tells the story of the Earth since its origins and the evolution of humanity, through permanent and temporary exhibitions.”
– Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"It aims to tell the story of the world from origins to visions of eternity, from the viewpoint of many different cultures and even animals with the help of more than 2 million artifacts." Full review
Independent "It’s worth forking out a few euros to visit Musée des Confluences, a grand design natural history museum and contemporary art gallery at the convergence of the two rivers (open daily from 10"
City guides
January 13, 2022
Frommer's "With its strategic location between the Saône and Rhône rivers, this ethnology museum is a futuristic architectural feat dreamt up by Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(l)au" Full review
Fodor's "An architectural extravaganza designed by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelblau—attempts an ambitious and sweeping three-part overview of anthropology, ethnology, and the natural sciences." Full review
The Guardian "The Musée des Confluences in the revitalised industrial area where the Rhône meets the Saône is another architectural marvel – all shimmering curves and glass walls"
New York Times "Musée des Confluences, housed in a postmodern building, mixes anthropology, paleontology, archaeology and natural history. Housed in a jagged, glassy postmodern structure at the junction..."
Rough Guide
