Musée des Confluences
About This Museum
The Musée des Confluences has a story that began with a 19th-century collection of curiosities, but its current home is anything but old-fashioned. Perched dramatically at the very tip of the Presqu'île, where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, this museum tackles the biggest questions about life, the universe, and humanity itself. You'll wander from rooms filled with dinosaur skeletons and dazzling minerals to exhibits exploring ancient civilizations and futuristic technologies. It’s a place designed to make you curious, a bit philosophical, and completely absorbed for an entire afternoon.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the towering skeleton of a Camarasaurus dinosaur greeting you in the main hall or the hauntingly beautiful 'Mankind, the Naked Ape' exhibit that explores human origins. The display of iridescent gems and meteorites feels like walking through a celestial treasure chest.
Visitor Information
It's located at 86 Quai Perrache in Lyon, easily reached by tram. Be prepared for some walking—the place is vast, and you'll want to take your time. Booking tickets online is a good idea to skip the queues, especially on weekends.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a major attraction—a stunning piece of deconstructivist architecture that looks like a crystal cloud of glass and steel soaring over the river confluence.
Contact & Location
Address: Musée des Confluences, Quai Perrache, Confluence, Lyon 2e Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France métropolitaine, 69002, France
Phone: +33 4 28 38 12 12
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