Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs
Musée des Tissus
One of the world's leading textile collections, spanning 4,000 years and showcasing Lyon's glory as the silk capital.
The Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs holds about 2.5 million textiles, from Coptic fabrics and Persian and Chinese silks to silk tapestries woven in Lyon for Versailles and 20th-century haute couture. It is the best place to learn about Lyon's history as the silk capital. Next door, the Musée des Arts décoratifs occupies an 18th-century mansion and displays furniture, porcelain and silverware. The museum is being renovated in phases, so check the official website for open galleries and ticket prices, which are about 10–12 euros. Located south of Place Bellecour, about 5 minutes' walk.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
- Place Bellecour & Presqu'île
- Berges du Rhône
- Grand Hôtel-Dieu & Cité de la Gastronomie
- Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
- Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
- Rue Mercière
- Musée Miniature et Cinéma