Musée d'histoire militaire de Lyon et sa région
History & Heritage

Musée d'histoire militaire de Lyon et sa région

Lyon · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The Military History Museum of Lyon and its Region is an institution dedicated to presenting the military history of the Lyon territory and region, from Antiquity to the contemporary period. Run by the Association for Military Heritage of Lyon and its Region (APAM), it displays uniforms, weapons, objects and documents illustrating a chronological journey covering thirteen historical periods, from the Gauls to the present day. The collections are housed at the Cercle Général Frère (Avenue Leclerc, 7th arrondissement), on the first floor and ground floor, with free access and by appointment for guided tours. The museum is complemented by the Humbert de Groslée Military Library, founded in 1860, which preserves rich military documentation and regularly receives significant heritage donations. This cultural center aims to make known a regional history that is often little known, covering major military events, fortifications, garrisons and local historical figures.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · Closed

See the rest of the week
Monday
09:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00
Tuesday
09:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00
Wednesday
09:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00
Thursday
09:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00
Friday
09:00–11:00
Saturday
Closed

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

22 Av. Leclerc

Phone number

+33 4 37 27 25 83

Official website

museemilitairelyon.com

Getting there

Nearest station

About 20 min walk from tram Musée des Confluences (or 5 min by car).

Parking

On-site parking.

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

Galleries nearby: Espace Berthelot (1.0 km), Galerie Philippe Bettan (1.4 km), Galerie Franklin (1.4 km).

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