Musée des Beaux-Arts
Quick Facts
- Location
- France, Lyon
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2 hours for the collections, 3 with the exhibition
- Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00-18:00 · Tuesday Closed (Tuesday) · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:30-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · From the informations pratiques page on mba-lyon.fr (checked 5 November 2026): Wednesday to Monday 10:00-18:00 with a 10:30 start on Friday; ticket desks close at 17:30 and galleries are cleared from 17:50. The museum is shut on Tuesdays and on public holidays, namely 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 and 8 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August and 1 and 11 November. The page notes the 20th-century rooms as currently closed.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Collections 8 euros; the current exhibition Musee sentimental 14 euros · Student: Young people aged 18 to 25 pay 4 euros for the collections and 8 euros for the exhibition · An audio guide costs 1 euro, an MBA ticket bought within six months gives a reduced rate at macLYON, online tickets must be shown on a phone or printed at the door, and the museum states tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- Address
- 20 Place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
- Coordinates
- 45.7667, 4.8336
Introduction
The Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon occupies the former 17th-century Benedictine convent of Saint-Pierre on the city's Presqu'ile — France's largest museum after the Louvre, nicknamed the little Louvre. Its collections sweep from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to modern art: Ingres, Delacroix, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse hang in abundance, alongside major sculpture and coin cabinets. At its heart lies a serene convent garden where statues doze among the trees — the perfect mid-visit pause. Ambitious temporary exhibitions keep this quiet cultural powerhouse at the centre of France's art map.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed (Tuesday) |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:30-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
From the informations pratiques page on mba-lyon.fr (checked 5 November 2026): Wednesday to Monday 10:00-18:00 with a 10:30 start on Friday; ticket desks close at 17:30 and galleries are cleared from 17:50. The museum is shut on Tuesdays and on public holidays, namely 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 and 8 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August and 1 and 11 November. The page notes the 20th-century rooms as currently closed.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Collections 8 euros; the current exhibition Musee sentimental 14 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Young people aged 18 to 25 pay 4 euros for the collections and 8 euros for the exhibition |
| Child | Free for ages 3 to 17 and for children under 3 |
| Free Admission | Reduced entry on presentation of a valid TCL travel card, a TGV Inoui ticket bought in the promoted window, a carte POP or a Louvre friends card |
An audio guide costs 1 euro, an MBA ticket bought within six months gives a reduced rate at macLYON, online tickets must be shown on a phone or printed at the door, and the museum states tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Musée des Beaux-Arts?
Monday: 10:00-18:00; Tuesday: Closed (Tuesday); Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:30-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; From the informations pratiques page on mba-lyon.fr (checked 5 November 2026): Wednesday to Monday 10:00-18:00 with a 10:30 start on Friday; ticket desks close at 17:30 and galleries are cleared from 17:50. The museum is shut on Tuesdays and on public holidays, namely 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 and 8 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August and 1 and 11 November. The page notes the 20th-century rooms as currently closed.
How much is the admission for Musée des Beaux-Arts?
Adult: Collections 8 euros; the current exhibition Musee sentimental 14 euros; Student: Young people aged 18 to 25 pay 4 euros for the collections and 8 euros for the exhibition; Child: Free for ages 3 to 17 and for children under 3; Free Admission: Reduced entry on presentation of a valid TCL travel card, a TGV Inoui ticket bought in the promoted window, a carte POP or a Louvre friends card; An audio guide costs 1 euro, an MBA ticket bought within six months gives a reduced rate at macLYON, online tickets must be shown on a phone or printed at the door, and the museum states tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Any practical tips for visiting Musée des Beaux-Arts?
Lifts reach every floor — stroller friendly. The garden glows softest half an hour before closing.
How long should I spend at Musée des Beaux-Arts?
A typical visit takes 2 hours for the collections, 3 with the exhibition.
