This Saturday, May 17, you'll have every reason to stay up as late as possible. And why not? The European Night of Museums is back for its 21st edition, and it's sure to be colorful and exciting. The museums in Lyon have really pulled out all the stops to bring you a wonderful lineup of events. The concept? Enjoy free access to most museums for one special evening. We’ve carefully examined the program, and we’ve picked out 5 must-see activities that you absolutely can’t miss.
Immerse Yourself in Roman Culture at Lugdunum
At the heart of its exhibition An Empire, Peoples, the Lugdunum – museum and Roman theaters invites you to join a series of animations, theatrical performances, and workshops.
Creative. A wonderful selection of activities accompanied by major artists like the poet-slammer Mehdi Krüger and the talented illustrator Camille Gabert. It's a chance to dive into the exhibition, and more broadly into Roman culture thanks to an intervention from the Latin students of Colette de Saint-Priest and Henry Longchambon colleges. An evening full of discoveries!Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Lugdunum – museum and Roman theaters
17, rue Cléberg – 5th
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Discover one of the most beautiful monuments in Lyon at the MAM and MHL
Enjoy a unique visit imagined by the Compagnie Les Remouleurs and the students from the Lighting department of ENSATT to (re)discover one of the most beautiful monuments in the capital of the Gauls: Gadagne. An unusual and bright event that you can enjoy at both the Lyon History Museum and the Puppet Arts Museum. The perfect opportunity to take another tour of these two must-visit cultural institutions in Lyon.
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Lyon History Museum and Puppet Arts Museum
1, Place du Petit-Collège – 5th arrondissement
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Let's enjoy a little family game at the Resistance History Centre
For one evening, step into the shoes of a resistance fighter with an immersive and collaborative board game created by the Resistance History Centre. Together, organize missions and carry out concrete actions to fight against the enemy and achieve your goal. And to support you, you'll have allies like no others: Jean Moulin and the London network. Be careful, you'll need to be increasingly clever to escape arrest until the very end!e; the liberation of the city !
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Centre of Resistance History
14 Berthelot Avenue – 7th
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We're joining a mysterious torch-lit tour at the Printing Museum
While the <Musée de l'Imprimerie et de la communication graphique is getting ready to close its doors for some major renovations. Why not take the chance to enjoy a final evening during the Nuit des Musées and discover it like never before? From 7 PM to 11:30 PM, come and enjoy torch-lit tours to explore the hidden corners of the institution and the intricate workings of its displayed pieces. It's a unique opportunity to uncover all the secrets of the institution before it closes. A twilight dive into the history of printing.
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Printing and Graphic Communication Museum
13, Poulaillerie Street – 2nd
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Experience a Dreamy Night at the Confluences Museum
Alongside its exhibition The Time of a Dream, the Confluences Museum, in partnership with the Guimet Museum and the Natural History Museum, invites you to dive into the strange and fascinating realm of dreams. Dreamlike performances, social games centered around dreams, and many other activities await you for this unique evening, a true dream of a spring night. So, are you ready to fly into Peter Pan's world, where nothing is impossible or unimaginable?
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Museum of Confluences
86, quai Perrache – 2nd
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Discover the full program on nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
