Experts' Choice Award Musee d'Histoire de Lyon
What the experts agree on
Twin museums in a lavish 16th-century Italian banker's mansion: one tracing Lyon's multifaceted history through 80,000 objects, the other exploring global puppet traditions. Café with rooftop garden views.
“The Musée d'Histoire de Lyon traces the city's history... the Musée des Marionnettes du Monde focuses on the history of puppets.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "This museum is in the Hôtel de Gadagne, an early-16th-century residence." Full review
Lonely Planet "This twin-themed exhibition space incorporates an excellent local history museum... and an international puppet museum." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is housed in the Hôtel de Gardagne, the 16th-century residence of an Italian banking family so famed for their wealth that the Lyonnais phrase “riche comme Gardagne” evolved." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Exhibits include plans and paintings that offer a fascinating insight into the different faces of the city over the centuries. " Full review
New York Times
