This museum, closed for several years in the heart of Lyon, is finally going to reopen its doors!

In Lyon, the return of the Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs de Lyon feels like a little event in the local cultural scene. Closed to the public for several years, this gem of Lyon's heritage will exceptionally reopen from September 19 to December 13, 2026. A temporary reopening, yes, but enough to spark the curiosity of history, fashion, and art enthusiasts.

An immersion at the heart of the 2026 Biennale

This revival is part of the Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale 2026, which will bring the entire metropolis to life with an ambitious program. The idea? To create a dialogue between art and...contemporary art with places rich in history, sometimes closed or unknown to the general public. The Textile Museum thus becomes one of the must-visit spots of this edition, mixing heritage and contemporary creation in a scenography that promises to leave a lasting impression.

It’s impossible to talk about the museum without mentioning Lyon's historical role in the textile industry. A true cradle of silk, the city is home to one of the most important textile collections in the world. This exceptional reopening will offer a journey into the very DNA of Lyon, blending ancestral know-how with artistic innovation.

A strategy to relaunch an iconic place

Behind this reopening, there’s a clear ambition championed by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region: to breathe new life into this cultural gem. By reintegrating it into an internationally renowned event, the goal is twofold: to reconnect the public with this emblematic venue and to kickstart a new dynamic for its future. Indeed, the question of its renovation and modernization is still very much on the table.

Let’s be clear: this kind of opportunity doesn’t come around every day. For a few weeks, the people of Lyon and visitors will get to rediscover a usually closed site, in a unique atmosphere blending heritage and contemporary creation. An almost timeless experience, where Lyon once again proves it knows how to bring together tradition and innovation.