THE MODERN CITY : LA CONFLUENCE
MUSEE DES CONFLUENCES 86 quai de Perrache 69002 Lyon Tel . 04 28 38 11 90
In the center of the neighborhood of La Confluence , a new museum opened in December 2014 and attracted attention thanks to its unusual modern architecture . The Musée des Confluences proposes permanent collections
Student rate ( 18 / 25 ) : 5 € Adult rate : 9 € and seasonal exhibitions . Visitors can discover more than 2,2 million objects , a legacy gathered from the 17 th
Century to 21 st Century . To summarize , the museum is designed to promote meeting , sharing and discovery . It explores the natural Earth from its beginnings and Humanity from historical and geographical perspectives . These collections are based on recent research in the fields of science and technology , anthropology , archeology and ethnology , museography and sharing of knowledge . Curiosity , interrogation , the joy of understanding and the desire for knowledge are at the core of this museum experience .
Opening hours :
Tuesday to Friday : 11:00 – 19:00 Saturday and Sunday : 10:00 – 19:00 Thursday evenings until 22:00 Closed Monday and bank holidays .
To go there : T1 – Bus C7 , C10 , 15 , 68 , 88 – vélov ’ – car .
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