Description

Furthermore it provides the profound history of the Lyon silk trade going back to the Renaissance period. Rare Persian rugs, Coptic tapestries and silk from Spain and Italy.
In the museum of decorative arts, the visitors were invited into the home of a wealthy 18th century family.
It offers one of the richest collections of decorative objects and exhibits fine collections of 15th and 16th century Italian Majolica, Middle Ages and Renaissance tapestries and a collection of clocks. The museum also welcomes contemporary creations and displays silverwares, from the 60's to the present day.

Opening

Closed temporarily.

Additional info

• Services :Guided group toursRoom hireLibraryShopGuided tours
• Payment :Travellers Cheque
• Spoken languages :EnglishFrenchItalian

Prices

Free entry for children < 12 years.

Free with Lyon City Card.