Visuel du Nouveau MHL

Welcome to the new MHL!

After 5 years of works, a completely redesigned scenography, 4 exhibitions to share.

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Escalier à vis de Gadagne - © Xavier Schwebel, 2009

History of Gadagne

Discover the Renaissance building

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Portraits of Lyon

This exhibition gives visitors the key pointers for understanding the modern city. An overview of Lyon's history that combines historical and geographical data, symbolic and collector's items, fictitious testimonials, films and interactive models.

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Power, commitment and citizenship

Discover what makes Lyon's political history unique, through the places and representatives of institutional powers, but also with portraits of Lyonnais mobilized in social and civic struggles, from the medieval city to The city.

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The Gadagne gardens

Located on the 4th floor, the hanging Gadagne gardens are a lovely place for a stroll or a rest. Sit down on a deckchair, close your eyes and listen to the lulling whisper of the water flowing through the cool 17th century caves.

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The Lyon history museum is the coolest of all the museums in the Lyon metropolis, an ancient majestic city!

Loriane, Lyon

I expected a small museum on the history of the city, but ended up in an exceptionally organized museum in a Renaissance building renovated to perfection. We admire the quality of the rooms, the windows and the preservation of this jewel of old Lyon. For fans of cities, history and architecture, this place is a must.

Jean-Paul, Lyon

The history of the city from its beginnings to the present day. Addressed to tourists as well as to Lyonnais who want to know their city. You can learn interesting things about historical moments that have marked the city and the country.

Jacques, Grenoble

See in Lyon

Visuel de la rubrique Sortir, découvrir du site lyon.fr
Visuel de la rubrique Sortir, découvrir du site lyon.fr

Sortir et découvrir Lyon

Retrouvez un programme riche et varié de sorties culturelles et de loisirs : spectacles, concerts, festivals, expositions, cinéma, conférences, sport, nature… des idées pour sortir en famille ou entre amis !

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