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Art & CultureMusée 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
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 17Official website
mac-lyon.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from tram Université Lyon 1 (or 10 min by car).
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
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie la Rage (1.1 km), La Galerue (1.6 km), La pointe rouge (1.6 km).
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