Institut Lumière in Lyon

Institut Lumière

Birthplace of cinema! Museum dedicated to Auguste and Louis Lumière who invented cinematography in 1895. Original equipment, first films, Art Nouveau villa. Working cinema Le Hangar shows classic films daily.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 8, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended2 hours

Maximum3 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

9 EUR~9.0 $

Child

7.5 EUR~7.5 $

Student

7.5 EUR~7.5 $

freeFor.under_7Free

Museum 9 EUR, reduced 7.50 EUR. Under 7 free. Cinema 8.90 EUR (reduced 7.40 EUR). Lyon City Card accepted.

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for quieter experience. Annual Lumière Festival in October brings film stars to Lyon.

Crowd Level

Low — few visitors

How to Get There

Metro D to Monplaisir-Lumière (10 min walk). Bus C16, C8, C13, 34. Free parking available.

When to Visit

Best Time

AprMayJunSepOct

Good Time

MarJulAugNovDec

Working Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 — 18:30

Wednesday10:00 — 18:30

Thursday10:00 — 18:30

Friday10:00 — 18:30

Saturday10:00 — 18:30

Sunday10:00 — 18:30

Note

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:30. Closed Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25. Cinema shows films daily.

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