This unfortunately named museum is worth a trip to Lyon to see. It is Actually a museum of anthropology starting with the creation of the universe and working it's way through human development up through modern times. We left 1.5 hours to visit this massive...More

The building is stunning. There are lots of rooms with themed exhibitions. We visited all the exhibitions that were open and it was interesting. There were artefacts but it’s not the sort of museum that houses lots of paintings. Sculptures and relics more themed on...More

Stunning building. Fabulous views up the river to the town. Exhibits were fascinating. Well worth a visit

The building is striking but doesn't quite keep the promise it makes from the outside. The best views from the inside are from the staircases and from a small viewing platform on the top. The café's terrace doesn't really have a view. Still, the museum...More

I liked the unique concept of the permanent exhibition. A nice break of the classical dusty collections. Multisensual experience. What kid (or grown nerd) doesn't want to touch Dinosaur fossils

There is a permanent expo and temporary, the latter of higher interest being always well done and written. Although some texts are only available in French. I took my teen daughter here 3-4 times and every time you spend 2-3 great hours discovering a new...More

Great museum with a extensive range of exhibits! They have a temporary section and a permanent one, as well! 2 floors of rooms with different themes, and areas where you can touch fossils and skeletons, which is great for the kids and not only! Audio...More