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Musée Lumière
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Last updated date : 08/07/2025
Dedicated to the Cinématographe and the history of the Lumière family, the Musée Lumière looks back at the various technical creations of Louis and Auguste Lumière. Visitors can discover unique objects such as the very first Cinématographe!
The Lumière Institute was created in 1982 in the "art nouveau/art deco" castle built between 1899 and 1901 where the Lumière family lived.
Over four floors and 21 rooms, you'll find a scientific and historical journey exploring the history of Louis Lumière's invention of the cinematograph in 1895, including screenings of Lumière films with commentary, early cameras, color and 3D photographs, unusual objects, and other inventions.
A movie theater, "Le Hangar," was installed in the garden. This is where the first film was made. At the time, it was the largest photographic plate factory in Europe.
A guided tour is offered every day at 3 p.m. during school holidays. Book and DVD publishers. Library, film library, media library. Shop.
Practical information
Address
25 rue du Premier-Film Place Ambroise Courtois - 69008 Lyon 8ème
Languages
French
Prices
Full price: 9 €
Reduced price: 7.50 €
Large family: 6.50 €
Audioguide: 3 €
Group adults: 6.50 €.
Free entry for children under 7.
PASS CITE : free for inhabitants of the twin cities.
Free entrance with Lyon City Card.
Included Lyon City Card & Lyon City Card 365
Openings
All year round on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Museums
Musée Lumière
25 rue du Premier-Film Place Ambroise Courtois - 69008 Lyon 8ème

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