Visitors who are either looking for the perfect introduction to the city of Lyon or want to dive deeper into the history that surrounds them should visit the Lyon History Museum, which has 80,000 objects on display to offer illuminating answers to burning questions. Beginning with the Gauls and passing all the way to modern day, the museum is a research and resource center that strives to help its visitors understand Lyon and all its facets: Urban planning, economic, social, religious, political, and cultural. With strong ties to Lyon's universities and scientific institutions, the Lyon History Museum keeps a close eye on the urban development of the city and current issues facing the population in hopes of educating tourists and locals about the modern city.
1 place du petit Collège - 69005 Lyon, France, Phone: +33 (0) 4 78 42 03 61, Map