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Summer holidays at the Lumière Museum
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Last updated date : 16/06/2026
A must-visit destination in July, the Musée Lumière is offering an extended summer programme this year, allowing you to discover its treasures throughout the summer holidays.
Guided tours in French and English – 1 hour
Through a fascinating tour, discover the Lumière Museum, dedicated to the cinematograph and the history of the Lumière family. You will see unique objects that illustrate the artistic, intellectual, and industrial history of the period. A visit that takes you in the footsteps of the very first films.
Tuesday Documentary Sessions: Museum + Documentary – 2 hours – New!
On Tuesdays July 7, 21, and 28, and August 11 and 18, enjoy our Museum + Documentary package: a combined ticket including a one-hour guided museum tour followed by a documentary screening, introduced by our team to help you discover the history of cinema.
Three themes will be offered:
Tuesday, July 7 and Tuesday, August 11: Lumière, The Adventure Begins. 130 Lumière films selected from the 1,600 titles in the catalogue (including those shown during the legendary first screening at the Grand Café), restored and assembled into this film narrated by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute. A perfect continuation of the guided museum tour to discover the Lumière films.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Tuesday, July 21 and Tuesday, August 18: Lyon on Screen. The birthplace of cinema, Lyon has been featured in countless films. Discover the splendour of the city and its two rivers in this documentary spanning different eras.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Tuesday, July 28: French Cinema. Discover twelve major filmmakers from the 1930s to the 2000s who helped shape the rich history of French cinema, one of the finest cinematic traditions in the world.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Thursday Museum-Gallery Encounters: Guided tour of the Museum and Gallery – 1 hour 45 minutes
Thursdays are gallery days. This 1 hour 45 minute excursion immerses you in two emblematic venues of the Lumière Institute, both located on Rue du Premier-Film: the museum and its permanent collection, and the gallery with its temporary exhibitions.
Fridays in July: Museum Workshop – 2 hours
On Fridays July 10, 17, 24, and 31, enjoy our Museum Workshops: a combined ticket including a one-hour guided museum tour followed by a workshop led by our team to explore the world of cinema.
Three themes will be offered:
Friday, July 10 and 24: Journey Through the History of Cinema. From 1895 to the present day, cinema has undergone major technical revolutions that profoundly transformed films and audiences: the arrival of sound, colour, 3D, digital technology, and more. Discover the evolution of cinema from the Lumière brothers to Avatar.
Single ticket for the workshop only – 1 hour – €6 for everyone.
Friday, July 17 and 31: Discovering Animated Cinema. Animation predates cinema itself and has constantly evolved and reinvented itself. Thanks to Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli, animated films have captivated audiences by transporting them into extraordinary worlds. This workshop explores the long history of animation, its techniques, and its evolution through numerous film excerpts, combining beloved classics and lesser-known works.
Single ticket for the workshop only – 1 hour – €6 for everyone.
Discovering the Monplaisir District: Guided Tour – 1 hour 30 minutes
Our guide will introduce you to this historic district, a true centre of economic and social development during the 19th and 20th centuries. As you explore the area surrounding Rue du Premier-Film, you will encounter emblematic figures and landmarks. This walk offers an immersion into both a vibrant past and an ever-evolving present.
Special Bastille Day Programme: Guided Museum Tour (1 hour) + Commentary Screening (45 minutes): France Through the Eyes of the Lumière Cameramen – 1 hour 45 minutes
From 1896 to 1910, Lumière cameramen were sent around the world to film and screen what were known as Lumière “views”. Thanks to their work, 1,422 films were produced, many of them shot in France. After visiting the Lumière Museum, discover a selection of these “views” during a screening specially created for Bastille Day and presented with commentary by one of our guides. Immerse yourself in late 19th-century France on a unique historical journey.
Through a fascinating tour, discover the Lumière Museum, dedicated to the cinematograph and the history of the Lumière family. You will see unique objects that illustrate the artistic, intellectual, and industrial history of the period. A visit that takes you in the footsteps of the very first films.
Tuesday Documentary Sessions: Museum + Documentary – 2 hours – New!
On Tuesdays July 7, 21, and 28, and August 11 and 18, enjoy our Museum + Documentary package: a combined ticket including a one-hour guided museum tour followed by a documentary screening, introduced by our team to help you discover the history of cinema.
Three themes will be offered:
Tuesday, July 7 and Tuesday, August 11: Lumière, The Adventure Begins. 130 Lumière films selected from the 1,600 titles in the catalogue (including those shown during the legendary first screening at the Grand Café), restored and assembled into this film narrated by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute. A perfect continuation of the guided museum tour to discover the Lumière films.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Tuesday, July 21 and Tuesday, August 18: Lyon on Screen. The birthplace of cinema, Lyon has been featured in countless films. Discover the splendour of the city and its two rivers in this documentary spanning different eras.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Tuesday, July 28: French Cinema. Discover twelve major filmmakers from the 1930s to the 2000s who helped shape the rich history of French cinema, one of the finest cinematic traditions in the world.
Single ticket for the documentary only – 1 hour – €4 for everyone.
Thursday Museum-Gallery Encounters: Guided tour of the Museum and Gallery – 1 hour 45 minutes
Thursdays are gallery days. This 1 hour 45 minute excursion immerses you in two emblematic venues of the Lumière Institute, both located on Rue du Premier-Film: the museum and its permanent collection, and the gallery with its temporary exhibitions.
Fridays in July: Museum Workshop – 2 hours
On Fridays July 10, 17, 24, and 31, enjoy our Museum Workshops: a combined ticket including a one-hour guided museum tour followed by a workshop led by our team to explore the world of cinema.
Three themes will be offered:
Friday, July 10 and 24: Journey Through the History of Cinema. From 1895 to the present day, cinema has undergone major technical revolutions that profoundly transformed films and audiences: the arrival of sound, colour, 3D, digital technology, and more. Discover the evolution of cinema from the Lumière brothers to Avatar.
Single ticket for the workshop only – 1 hour – €6 for everyone.
Friday, July 17 and 31: Discovering Animated Cinema. Animation predates cinema itself and has constantly evolved and reinvented itself. Thanks to Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli, animated films have captivated audiences by transporting them into extraordinary worlds. This workshop explores the long history of animation, its techniques, and its evolution through numerous film excerpts, combining beloved classics and lesser-known works.
Single ticket for the workshop only – 1 hour – €6 for everyone.
Discovering the Monplaisir District: Guided Tour – 1 hour 30 minutes
Our guide will introduce you to this historic district, a true centre of economic and social development during the 19th and 20th centuries. As you explore the area surrounding Rue du Premier-Film, you will encounter emblematic figures and landmarks. This walk offers an immersion into both a vibrant past and an ever-evolving present.
Special Bastille Day Programme: Guided Museum Tour (1 hour) + Commentary Screening (45 minutes): France Through the Eyes of the Lumière Cameramen – 1 hour 45 minutes
From 1896 to 1910, Lumière cameramen were sent around the world to film and screen what were known as Lumière “views”. Thanks to their work, 1,422 films were produced, many of them shot in France. After visiting the Lumière Museum, discover a selection of these “views” during a screening specially created for Bastille Day and presented with commentary by one of our guides. Immerse yourself in late 19th-century France on a unique historical journey.
Practical information
Address
25 rue du 1er Film - 69008 Lyon 8ème
Languages
French
Openings
From 05/06 to 01/07/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Cinema
Summer holidays at the Lumière Museum
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25 rue du 1er Film - 69008 Lyon 8ème
