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- Lyon
- Historical Museum of Lyon and International Puppet
Museum
Historical Museum of Lyon and International Puppet
Museum
To the right of the river Saône lies the Hôtel Gadagne, one of
the most prestigious Renaissance mansions in Lyon. It was built
between 1511 and 1527 for the two sons of a spice merchant but fell
into the hands of the prominent Gadagne family in 1545. Being rich
Florentine bankers, they threw many extravagant parties, infamously
linking their name to the mansion. In 1902 the city of Lyon bought
the mansion and in 1921 the Historical Museum was installed on the
premises. It wasn't until 1950 that the International Puppet Museum
became an additional attraction to the mansion's contents. The
Gadagne Museum houses paintings, sculptures and furniture, as well
as archaeological relics dating back from the Middle Ages to the
19th century, illustrating Lyon's vast history. The International
Puppet Museum displays hand puppets, stick puppets, marionette
puppets and sliding bar puppets originating from countries such as
Japan, Cambodia, England, Italy, Belgium, Czechoslovakia and
Russia.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR6 (adult), children under 18 free. Combo ticket for
both museums EUR8.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Wednesday to Sunday 11am-6:30pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).