Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's largest regional art museums, housed in a 17th-century abbey. Its collection ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to works by Monet and Picasso.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is housed in the former Abbey of Saint-Pierre, south of Place des Terreaux. Its roughly 70 galleries cover ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman antiquities, medieval art and coins, as well as works by masters such as Rubens, Veronese, Rembrandt, Delacroix, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, Picasso and Matisse. This has earned it the nickname 'Little Louvre.' The inner cloister garden is open free of charge, a quiet corner in the city center. Admission is about 12 euros, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. It offers reduced admission on the first Sunday of each month. Check the official website for details.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 10:00 am–6:00 pm (Fri from 10:30 am), closed Tue
Nearby sights
- Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville
- Church of Saint-Nizier
- Rue Mercière
- La Croix-Rousse & Traboules
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Musée Gadagne
- Musée Miniature et Cinéma
- Vieux Lyon