Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres

Lugdunum Museum is an archaeological museum in Lyon housing artifacts from Roman times across the region. The building uses concrete structures that integrate into the hillside, containing pottery, glass, weapons, and everyday objects.

The museum was established in 1975 to preserve remains of ancient Lugdunum, which served as the capital of Roman Gaul in the early centuries. The city was an important center for administration, trade, and military operations under Roman rule.

The collection displays mosaics, sculptures, and inscriptions that reveal how people lived and worked in Gallo-Roman times. These objects tell stories of craftsmanship, trade, and family life in an ancient city.

Visitors can navigate rooms organized by themes such as religion, daily life, and trade. It helps to wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk on uneven paths through the building built into the hillside.

The underground exhibition design by Bernard Zehrfuss follows the natural slope of Fourvière hill beneath the ancient Roman theaters. This unusual approach lets visitors experience the architecture and topography of the ancient city in an immersive way.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon

Inception: 1975

Official opening: 1975

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 17 rue Cléberg

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +33472384930

Website: https://lugdunum.grandlyon.com/fr

GPS coordinates: 45.76042,4.81991

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40