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Guided tours of the Musée des Hospices Civiles de Lyon

Visits and discovery tours

Last updated date : 01/05/2026

The Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon traces the history of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon’s main hospital since the Renaissance. Through its collections and online resources, it showcases an exceptional heritage of hospital and medical history.

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The Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon is one of the most important hospital museums in France. Its collections are primarily available online. Discover the history of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon’s main hospital since the Renaissance and the birthplace of numerous medical innovations. These tours draw on the documentation and collections of the HCL Museum to immerse you in both the everyday and grand history of an exceptional hospital heritage.

Tours can be booked via the Visiter Lyon shop.

Practical information

Address

3 quai des Célestins - 69002 Lyon 2ème

Languages

French

Prices

Adult: 9 to 15 €
Concession: 6 to 10 €.

Openings

All year round on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
except on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and December 25th.

Visits and discovery tours

Guided tours of the Musée des Hospices Civiles de Lyon

3 quai des Célestins - 69002 Lyon 2ème

07 89 87 01 85

www.chu-lyon.fr/

I go by alternative transportation