Explore the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon – Heritage Days 2026

Discover one of the greatest art museums in Europe

On the occasion of the 2026 European Heritage Days, the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (Palais Saint-Pierre) is exceptionally opening its doors for a discovery of its exceptional collections. Housed in a former 17th-century Benedictine abbey, the museum contains 70 exhibition rooms retracing 5,000 years of art history.

From ancient Egypt to the masters of modern painting, via sculpture, art objects and ancient coins, come and explore a priceless artistic heritage in the heart of the Peninsula.

Heritage Days 2026 Program

• Free exploration of the collections: Access to masterpieces of painting (Renoir, Monet, Picasso, Delacroix, Degas…) and to Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities.
• The garden of the Saint-Pierre Palace: Stroll through the cloister, a haven of peace, a veritable open-air sculpture museum (Rodin, Bourdelle, Maillol).

Practical Information & Access

Access to the permanent collections is free throughout the Heritage Days weekend.

Address : 20 Place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon

Public transport:
– Metro A or C: Station City Hall – Louis Pradel
– Bus: Lines C3, C5, C13, C14, C18, 9, 19 (Stop City Hall / Terreaux)
– Car park: Terreaux / City Hall