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Textile Museum
One of Lyon’s most famous industries is celebrated in the Textile Museum, an attraction that has been highlighting the city’s renowned fabrics since the mid 19th century. This intriguing museum can be found in an 18th-century mansion in the heart of Lyon’s central island. Marvel at the items crafted from Lyonnais textiles and trace the history of fabric-making from 4,000 years ago to the present day.
Toward the turn of the 19th century, Lyon Chamber of Commerce officials realized the need to preserve and collect the textiles created in their city and around the world. After this, a museum was swiftly established, opening in 1864 in the center of Lyon. Marvel today at the highlights of a collection that contains over 2.5 million items, the result of 150 years of collecting.
Browse displays documenting thousands of years of textiles. The silk collection is particularly large, thanks to Lyon’s pre-eminence in the world stage as a silk producer from the 16th century onward. Look for the intricately detailed wall coverings made with local silk.
Attend one of the temporary exhibitions hosted in the museum. Previous exhibits have looked at subjects such as Japanese textiles, opera costumes and the engineering behind textile factories. Ask at the museum to find out what is available during your visit.
Explore the adjoining Museum of Decorative Arts, which traces the history of design across the world. The collections here include paintings, clocks, porcelain and furniture from the 17th to the 20th century.
The Textile Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, except on national holidays. The museum is located in the 2nd Arrondissement, on the central peninsula of the city. Walk here in under 20 minutes from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist or use the subway and hop off at one of the nearby stops, Bellecour or Ampère. One ticket gives you access to both the Textile Museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Guide to Exploring around Textile Museum
Best Lodging Options Near Textile Museum
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Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel du Helder
38 Rue De Marseille, Lyon, RhoneLocated in Lyon City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellecour Square and Lyon Cathedral. Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine) and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saint-André Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
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Oct 20 - Oct 21
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
129 rue Servient, Lyon, RhoneLocated in Lyon City Centre, this romantic hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Part Dieu Mall, Bellecour Square, and Tete d'Or Park. Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Confluence Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Part-Dieu - Servient Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Palais de Justice - Mairie du 3eme Tram Stop is 6 minutes.
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Oct 18 - Oct 19
Staycity Aparthotels Rue Garibaldi
365 rue Garibaldi, (Entrance) 40 rue Camille Roy, LyonLocated in Lyon City Centre, this residence is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jean Moulin University and Textile Museum. Musee Lumiere and Bellecour Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Garibaldi - Berthelot Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Route de Vienne Tram Stop is 6 minutes.
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Sep 29 - Sep 30
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu
20 Quai Jules Courmont, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-AlpesLocated in Lyon City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Place des Jacobins and Bellecour Square. Textile Museum and Lyon Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Bellecour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Cordeliers Bourse Station is 8 minutes.
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
23 rue Roger Radisson, LyonLocated in Lyon City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Roman Theatres of Fourviere, Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine), and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Lyon Cathedral and Bellecour Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Vieux Lyon Station is 14 minutes by foot and Gorge de Loup Station is 20 minutes.
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
20 Quai Gailleton, Lyon, RhoneThis family-friendly Lyon hotel is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Textile Museum and Bellecour Square. Lyon Cathedral and Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine) are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bellecour Station is 7 minutes by foot and Ampere-Victor Hugo Station is 7 minutes.
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery By Sofitel
4 Rue De Jussieu, Lyon, RhoneLocated in Lyon City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Place des Jacobins, Bellecour Square, and Lyon Opera. Lyon Cathedral and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are also within 15 minutes. Cordeliers Bourse Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bellecour Station is 6 minutes.
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Sep 29 - Sep 30
Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
2 Rue Thomassin, Lyon, RhoneLocated in Lyon City Centre, this residence is within a 10-minute walk of Place des Jacobins, Lyon Cathedral, and Bellecour Square. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Lyon City Hall are also within 10 minutes. Cordeliers Bourse Station is 5 minutes by foot and Bellecour Station is 5 minutes.