Musée Miniature et Cinéma, Cinema and miniature museum in Vieux Lyon, France
The Musee Miniature et Cinema is a museum housed in a Renaissance building in Lyon's old town, spanning multiple levels. It displays film props and miniature artworks across several exhibition areas totaling over 2000 square meters.
The museum opened in 2005 when founder Dan Ohlmann transformed a historic building to showcase miniature art and film effects. This conversion created a new destination for film enthusiasts and collectors interested in behind-the-scenes craftsmanship.
The collection features original props from major films like Star Wars, Alien, and Indiana Jones, along with Hitchcock's camera from Vertigo. Visitors can see how these objects were used in productions and understand what happened behind the scenes.
The museum is located on rue Saint-Jean in Lyon's 5th district and opens daily from 10 AM, with extended hours during holidays. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the building spans multiple floors with considerable walking distances.
The collection features over 1000 miniature scenes at 1:12 scale depicting detailed interiors that combine artistry with technical precision. These handcrafted works range from historical rooms to fantastical landscapes and demand incredible patience and skill to create.
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