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Musée des Confluences
A great museum at the confluence of rivers and knowledge...
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Last updated date : 29/04/2026
It is one of the latest great contemporary museums which alone are enough to justify a trip to Lyon.
So of course, you wouldn't miss this visit for anything!
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Introduction to the Musée des Confluences
Where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet stands one of Lyon’s most iconic cultural landmarks: the Musée des Confluences. Its monumental glass-and-steel structure houses a 3,000 m² permanent exhibition and a constantly changing programme of temporary exhibitions, tracing the grand narrative of the human adventure from its origins to the present day. An endless source of discovery for young and old alike.
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To begin with, the museum's architecture is incredible! Made of glass, concrete and stainless steel, it stands erect like a beacon on the headland at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Such a building could only house an exceptional museum, one that encompasses scientific, technical and societal knowledge relating to Earth, humanity, history and geography. In other words, it is a gateway to the world, the universe and knowledge in general. How fascinating is that!
It opens up a whole host of possibilities and promises many a discovery!
This is an essential step in Lyon's cultural landscape. It has lots of surprises in store for us and is an opportunity to travel and grow.
Useful tip
Access to the Museum and its exhibitions is included in the Lyon City Card, which also enables users to beat the queue!
Discovering the permanent collections
The permanent collections of the Musée des Confluences are located on the second floor of the building:
- Room 21: Origins, stories of the World
- Room 22: Species, the Web of life
- Room 23: Societies, human theatre
- Room 24: Eternities, visions of the Beyond
If you are visiting the museum with children, don't miss the dinosaurs and the Choulans mammoth (Room 21), the animals (Room 22) or the Egyptian mummies (Room 24).
Additional information...
In parallel to the museum's permanent itinerary there are temporary exhibitions, important artistic and scientific conferences, world music concerts, thematic weeks and various events.
The museum also boasts a bookshop store, brasserie and café.
The agenda of the Musée des Confluences
Exhibitions
Fragile ! Nuage des petits
Musée des Confluences
From 14/06/2025 To 28/06/2026
Exhibitions
Zombies, the origins
Musée des Confluences
From 17/10/2025 To 16/08/2026
Shows
Les contes à gigoter au Musée des Confluences
Musée des Confluences
From 05/01/2026 To 01/07/2026
Tours and workshops
Petite Plume
Musée des Confluences
From 05/01/2026 To 01/07/2026
Shows
Radio Live : Vivantes, Nos vies à venir, Réuni·es
Musée des Confluences
From 30/05/2026 To 31/05/2026
Exhibitions
In Mali, when animals dance - Collection donated by Sonia and Albert Loeb
Musée des Confluences
From 07/02/2026 To 07/02/2027
Exhibitions
Awesome!
Musée des Confluences
From 19/02/2025 To 18/10/2026
Accessibility
The Musée des Confluences, accredited by 'Tourisme et Handicap'
In April 2026, the museum was awarded the ‘Tourisme et Handicap’ (Tourism and disability) label for visitors with hearing, intellectual and mobility impairments. This label recognises the efforts made to improve the museum’s accessibility through the numerous facilities and support tools put in place, such as the installation of an audio guide system and induction loops, the provision of self-service walking sticks, and the tactile tours and visits in French Sign Language (LSF) on offer.
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The Confluence district
After your visit to the museum, take a stroll through this modern neighbourhood, built on former industrial wasteland on the banks of the Saône.
ONLYLYON-accredited reception desks
Need more information? The staff at this establishment are trained to welcome you and inform you about the tourist offer.