Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon (macLYON)

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Art & Culture

Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon (macLYON)

Lyon · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

European Heritage Days 2026

1 animation free on 19-20 September

Visite architecturale du macLYON : les coulisses du bâtiment créé par Renzo Piano

Sat 10:00–10:45Sat 11:30–12:15Sat 14:00–14:45Sat 15:30–16:15Sat 17:00–17:45Sun 10:00–10:45Sun 11:30–12:15Sun 14:00–14:45Sun 15:30–16:15Sun 17:00–17:45

Free

Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:09

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon (macLYON) is a institution dedicated to contemporary artistic practices. Located at the Cité Internationale in the 6th district of Lyon, it offers temporary exhibitions showcasing contemporary artists, as well as access to its collection through a free documentation center open by appointment. The museum regularly organizes activities for the public and groups: guided tours, workshops, screening series and meetings with artists. It also has a café-restaurant (macBAR) and a shop. Its opening hours extend from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Practical information

Address

Cité Internationale, 81 Quai Charles de Gaulle

Phone number

+33 4 72 69 17 17

Official website

mac-lyon.com

Getting there

Nearest station

About 20 min walk from tram Université Lyon 1 (or 10 min by car).

Parking

About 750 m away.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Galerie la Rage (1.1 km), La Galerue (1.6 km), La pointe rouge (1.6 km).

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