Overview
Housed in a former 17th-century Benedictine abbey, this museum spans 8,000 years of art from ancient Egyptian antiquities to Impressionist and modern paintings. Highlights include works by Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and Rodin, plus a sculpture garden in the cloistered courtyard. It ranks as France's second-largest fine arts museum after the Louvre. Admission about EUR 8 for adults, free on the first Sunday of each month. 5-minute walk from Place Bellecour.
💰 Tickets
Adults about EUR 8; free for students and under-18s; free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Wed-Mon 10:00-18:00 (closed Tuesdays)
🚇 Getting there
5-minute walk from Metro Bellecour (Line A) or Hôtel de Ville (Lines A/C).
⏱️ How long to visit
About 2-3 hours
🌅 Best time to visit
Weekday mornings right after opening are quietest; the free first Sunday tends to be busier.
Travel Tips
The cloister garden sculptures can be viewed for free. Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.
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Bouchon Food Tour
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Traboule Walking Tour
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Fourvière Funicular & View Walk
Ride the funicular up Fourvière hill for the basilica, Roman ruins, and city panorama. Funicular round trip about EUR 4