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Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon Skip-the-Line Ticket: Permanent Exhibitions + City Audio Tour

Museum of Fine Arts facade, Lyon, France, with clear sky and cityscape in background.
Visitors observing paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon, France.
Visitors seated in the Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon, France, observing classical sculptures.
Fountain in front of historic buildings near the Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon, France.

Duration

2 hr

Open today

10:00am - 6:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

    • Enjoy fast-track access to Lyon’s Museum of Fine Arts and skip the long queues.

    • Wander through world-class collections featuring Monet, Picasso, Poussin, and more.

    • Continue your exploration with a self-guided city audio tour on the Vox City app.

    • Uncover Lyon’s historic gems, including Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and Place des Terreaux.

    • Perfect for independent travelers who want art, culture, and flexibility in one ticket.

    • Entry ticket to the Museum of Fine Arts

    • Access to the museum’s permanent exhibitions

    • Self-guided audio tour of Lyon covering key landmarks (Vox City App)

    • Multilingual audio commentary in English and French

    • Access to temporary exhibitions

    • Museum audio guide

    • Guided tour

    • Headphones/headset

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Discover 5,000 years of art at Lyon’s Museum of Fine Arts, then explore the city’s top landmarks at your own pace with a flexible audio guide.

    Getting started

    Head directly to the Museum of Fine Arts, and present your downloaded ticket for entry. Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Vox City app and city map before you begin.

    What to expect

    Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

    Housed in the historic Saint-Pierre Palace, this is one of France’s leading art museums, known for its vast collections spanning antiquity to modern art.

    Features

    • Explore permanent collections ranging from ancient Egyptian funerary objects and Greek sculptures to Renaissance ceramics and contemporary works.

    • See masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, and Nicolas Poussin up close.

    • Enjoy a self-guided visit and move through the galleries entirely at your own pace.

    • Continue your experience with a city audio tour covering Lyon’s historic highlights.

    • Listen to commentary in English or French as you explore landmarks like Saint-Jean Cathedral and Place des Terreaux.

    • Use your own smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide via the Vox City app.

  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

    Monday10:00am - 6:00pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday10:00am - 6:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday10:30am - 6:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 6:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Downloaded mobile ticket for entry.

    • Charged smartphone & personal headphones for audio guide.

    What’s not allowed

    • No live guide included with this experience.

    • Museum audio guide not included.

    Accessibility

    • The venue is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • City audio guide covers Lyon landmarks only, not museum interiors.

    • The included audio guide covers Lyon city highlights only; it does not provide commentary inside the museum.

    • This is a self-guided experience; no live guide is included.

    • Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Vox City app and city map; downloading in advance is recommended.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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