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Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon

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Contemporary artworks displayed in a building designed by Renzo Piano, with a cafe. People often mention museum, interesting, pour, exhibition, time, exhibitions, modern, Lyon, nice, entrance,


Address

Cité Internationale, 81 Quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon, France

Website

www.mac-lyon.com

Contact

+33 4 72 69 17 17

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4.10 (1.4K reviews)

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  • 3/5 Alex 9 months ago on Google • 292 reviews
    The museum is smaller than expected but I like the different artworks. Unless you had something to do in the area (ex : a picnic at the park), I would not go out of my way to visit this establishment since it's so far away from the presqu'île.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roger B. 1 year ago on Google • 272 reviews
    Very much hit or miss. I kind of liked the plants on whotr background and the red dogs in the arena were good too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ronit r. 5 years ago on Google
    The museum is closed till mid September. Unfortunately it wasn’t indicate on their website.. i was walking 2.5 ( at least the way was very beautiful )
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexa V. 10 months ago on Google • 106 reviews
    The museum was smaller than I expected. However, the exhibits were great and cohesive. Staff was friendly. I really enjoyed it. I got a ticket in advance which is helpful, especially if you don't speak French.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandra L. 10 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    There was only one person ahead of our group of four but the clerk took a very long time to sell her a ticket. All the exhibits were depressing, goofy looking and lacking any artistic flair. The shop didn’t offer any interesting merchandise, maybe just a reflection of the place itself. Worst museum ever!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alice W. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge waste of money and time. Zero actual art masterpieces remain. Only weird, and in some cases vulgar, exhibits.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dorian M. 3 months ago on Google • 139 reviews New
    It was a pretty good modern art museum. They had 3 unique exhibits although one was extremely small and was a series of the same piece of art but with a few differences. Worth checking out if you have the time or an exhibit is interesting to you but not a priority if you are on a time crunch. Definitely do not go here with too many expectations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauri S. 10 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    The museum is in a beautiful location next to the park, and the museum is well-run and organized. Love it or hate it, modern art is what they have on exhibit. General admission is very reasonable (7€). It's not a huge museum; a slow visitor can get through it in a morning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nane 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Discounted ticket is 6 euros. Inside, there are 3 different exhibitions on 3 separate floors. It was very enjoyable. The exhibition of Aya Takano was especially beautiful. You should definitely go. There are many things besides the photos I added!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra K. 9 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    The current expo didn’t resonate much to me, but evaluating the place by it self as a first time visiter I had the impression of organization and integrity. Staff knows English and helps you all right. No price for lockers. Lyon City Card gives you free entrance (2023)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul V. 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Spent a very happy Saturday afternoon here after a work conference. The work is engaging, and passionately curated and presented. Some of it is cool, some funny, some weird.. just what you want from a modern art gallery. Many people have said it's small, but I didn't find this at all there lots to see, but not so much that you can't do it all in a couple of hours. A great experience thank you!
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  • 5/5 fab 2. 2 years ago on Google • 209 reviews
    Great museum, just in front of à beautifull Park. They have some of the best work of one of the most amazing artist of the late xx century, marina abramovic, a must to see in Lyon.

  • 2/5 Hamid A. 4 years ago on Google
    Make sure to check the exhibition. We've been to one on Christmas and it was as plain and meaningless as it could be. Not worth the ticket price. The trend of "more abstract, better art" is kind of dead.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Corentin H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum in perpetual artistic research. Great museum to discover modern and contemporary works. I strongly advise (Original) Un musée en perpétuel recherche artistique. Super musée pour découvrir des œuvres moderne et contemporaine. Je conseil fortement
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  • 5/5 Melanie S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At the top, the visit very interesting and rewarding. The collections are rich and have taken the time to stroll ... near the park of the golden head ...! (Original) Au top, la visite très intéressante et enrichissante. Les collections sont riches et ont prend le temps de flâner...proche du parc de la tête d'or...!
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  • 5/5 Z L. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning. Spent the whole day here. Give yourself at least 6 hours here

  • 4/5 Catherine s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) the place is great but the exhibition is not great (Original) le lieu est super mais l expo pas terrible

  • 4/5 Nelly L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful staging of works, works of convincing artistic quality (Original) Très belle mise en scène des oeuvres, oeuvres de qualite artistique convainquante

  • 4/5 Cédric 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went there for the biennial of Lyon, the site is magnificent, and the exhibition is very interesting on the other hand it is a bit short as an exhibition, we go around in 1 hour, for 16 euros a little expensive (Original) Je m'y suis rendu pour la biennale de Lyon, le site est magnifique, et l'exposition est très intéressante par contre c'est un peu court comme expo, on y fait le tour en 1h, pour 16euros un peu cher

  • 4/5 Jean-Baptiste H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibitions are fascinating. (Original) Les expos sont passionnantes.

  • 4/5 Thierry L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Essential place for all aficionados of Contemporary Art, a real book of Art History. Uninitiated abstain. (Original) Lieu incontournable pour tous les aficionados de l'Art Contemporain, un véritable livre d'Histoire de l'Art. Non initiés s'abstenir.

  • 5/5 Charles 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Splendid (Original) Splendide

  • 3/5 Therry L. 3 years ago on Google
    correct

  • 4/5 Oleksandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    Personally I liked how everything is managed and presented, but maybe more explanatory facilities for all people who need it would be also a good to have

  • 5/5 Corina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant museum! Would go back anytime

  • 2/5 William H. 5 years ago on Google
    I walked all the way up to this remote corner of the park only to find the museum closed! They were changing exhibits so they shut down the whole place. Why close the whole place to change one exhibit! So disappointed.

  • 5/5 Diane M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb museum with magnificent collections. Very good explanations and very interesting. (Original) Superbe musée avec de magnifiques collections. Très bonne explications et très intéressant.

  • 5/5 Maeva V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum to visit (Original) Musée à visiter

  • 4/5 Ofir F. 1 year ago on Google
    Small but nice museum in case you’re in the area

  • 3/5 Evelyne C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This time, I was hungry, too bad (Original) Cette fois, je suis restée sur ma faim, dommage

  • 5/5 Garrick H. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum is scheduled to re-open September 12 2022

  • 3/5 Joseph W. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum venue and location is very nice. The staff were friendly. The admission is steep for what is on site, but gives you access for a few months to a number of other museums in Lyon. This venue is fairly small on three levels. There did not appear to be any permanent installations, and the entirety was devoted to art from Lebanon during the 60s and 70s. While it was interesting and had some ties to a few businesses in Lyon, it was a bit disappointing. The entire focus on one subject may work for some visitors for some subjects. A different experience could be had with a different exhibition....

  • 5/5 iacopo p. 1 year ago on Google
    I came for the Lyon Biennial and was amused by the exhibitions. Great museum with lots of natural light.

  • 1/5 Matilda L. 4 years ago on Google
    CHECK WHICH EXHIBITION THEY ARE SHOWING BEFORE ENTERING!!! We ended up spending over 100€ for our family to see 3 random prices of art that took us about 5 minutes 😒😒😒

  • 1/5 SheikSneak l. 1 year ago on Google
    Came for the human body exhibition, absolutely disturbing with no clear meaning.

  • 5/5 Derek H. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful large exhibition spaces. Quite expensive full price (16€) Kids free

  • 3/5 Campbell W. 5 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly large modern space inside an old looking building. The entrance is to the back under the covered ceiling, opposite the cinema. Small shop on the ground floor by the entrance. Access to the cafe is only via the entrance at the front at present.

  • 5/5 Media Correct P. 4 years ago on Google
    Was great... even though some pieces were meaningless. But anything can be considered as art, right?

  • 5/5 Mo. A. 4 years ago on Google
    The museum had 3 stories worth of content. The curation was creative, utilizing the entrance and Staircase as exhibition spaces. The entrance showcased one of my fav conceptual streetartists “ZEVS” with his ironic and questionable work.

  • 3/5 Diana Y. 4 years ago on Google
    I was there during the bienale of contemporary art and actually it was not really interesting and there’s no WiFi...I mean I visited several modern art galleries and they were much more better...

  • 4/5 Jonny H. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool gallery over three floors. Very, very modern art.

  • 5/5 Aytac S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice complex filled with art and entertainment. Good place to catch up with art

  • 4/5 Albena T. 6 years ago on Google
    Interesting collection. Very inspiring to see lots of young visitors.

  • 4/5 valérie c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good museum. Beautiful exhibitions. Too often closed (set up). With the culture card (free for non-taxable people), entry is free (Original) Bon musée. De belles expos. Trop souvent fermé (mise en place). Avec la carte culture (gratuite pour personnes non imposables), l'entrée est gratuite

  • 4/5 аололыо �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Located in the same building with Interpol, which I think is ideal for a museum of modern art, and opposite is the park where the French "Twin Peaks" TV series "Gone Girl" was filmed. And the place is nice and the museum (Original) Расположен в одном здании с Интерполом, что я считаю, идеально для музея современного искусства а напротив - парк, где снимался французский "Твин Пикс" - сериал "Исчезнувшая". И место хорошее и музей

  • 5/5 Golden F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb exhibition, one of my favorite museums !!! (Original) Superbes exposition, un de mes musée préférés!!!

  • 5/5 Anissa R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice collections. Cultural riches to admire with friends or family (Original) Très belles collections. Des richesses culturelles à admirer entre amis ou en famille

  • 5/5 Suzy L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We go there often it's great (Original) Nous y allons souvent c'est top

  • 4/5 Laetitia M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visit as part of the Biennale of Contemporary Art (Original) Visite dans le cadre de la Biennale d'art contemporain

  • 4/5 perles d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always interesting because they are only temporary exhibitions, so there is always something new and interesting to interesting to see. (Original) Toujours intéressant car ce sont que des expos temporaires, donc il y a toujours quelque chose de nouveau et d'intéressant à intéressant à voir.

  • 4/5 Denis B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful summer (Original) Beaux été émerveillént

  • 5/5 Kvothe A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) the welcome was very nice and the place is nice! (Original) l'accueil a été très sympa et le lieu est agréable !

  • 5/5 JP MARIE DE T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 5/5 André B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum with variable geometry, which is transformed according to the demands of the artists. ... And then, new, between two exhibitions, an "escape game" to make you discover the behind the scenes through a course throughout the building decorated with small friendly tests. The organizers promised at the end of the first to spice up these a little ... But do not go for one of these stressful adventures in limited time: here everyone will end, whatever the time may be. The game is a pretext for discovery, and there is no record to establish nor reward in the key, just an informative ballad emphasizing what goes unnoticed during a visit to the Mac. Another interesting point: the museum overflows on its surroundings with visible works for those who pass in the vicinity. (Original) Un musée à géométrie variable, qui se transforme au grès des demandes des artistes. ... Et puis, nouveauté, entre deux expos, un "escape game" pour vous faire découvrir l'envers du décor au travers d'un parcours dans tout le bâtiment agrémenté de petites épreuves sympathiques. Les organisateurs ont promis à l'issue de la première de corser un peu celles-ci... Mais ne partez pas pour une de ces aventures stressantes en temps limité : ici tout le monde finira, quelques soient le temps nécessaire. Le jeu est un prétexte à la découverte, et il n'y a ni record à établir ni récompense à la clé, juste une ballade instructive mettant l'accent sur ce qui passe inaperçu lors d'une visite au Mac. Autre point intéressant : le musée déborde sur ses abords avec des œuvres visibles pour qui passe aux environs.

  • 5/5 mavroleon g. 4 years ago on Google
    Everybody needs to visit

  • 5/5 Isabelle Beaumenay J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes! (Original) Oui!

  • 2/5 Ley L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not suitable for children (Original) Non adapté aux enfants

  • 5/5 Edmée E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice, ideal for a family trip (Original) sympa, idéal pour partir en famille

  • 5/5 Georgios M. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to enjoy art

  • 4/5 Marie C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Biennial of Contemporary Art, days .Less bluffing as Fagor factories, but interesting (Original) Biennale d'art contemporain ,derniers jours .Moins bluffant qu'aux usines FAGOR ,mais intéressant

  • 5/5 Halowe A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Being a big fan of art, it is a beautiful place full of history. (Original) Étant une grande fan d’art , c’est un lieu magnifique et remplie d’histoire.

  • 5/5 Estelle R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Long live the biennial and ART (Original) Vive la biennale et L ART

  • 1/5 Joaquim V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum closed until September 2020. (upgrading). Some exhibitions outside the walls from April ... (Original) Musée fermé jusqu'à septembre 2020. (mise aux normes). Quelques expos hors des murs à partir d'avril...

  • 5/5 Claude T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very large spaces for exhibitions such as the biennial of contemporary art. (Original) de très grands espaces pour les expositions telle la biennale d'art contemporain.

  • 3/5 Stephan C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I don't like myself bcp the interior architecture of this museum there are three floors which correspond to three platforms and then in a split way there is the entrance which is also disconnected from the other floors. I feel a lack of fluidity and connectivity. The place is cold and austere. (Original) Je ne m'aime pas bcp l'architecture intérieur de ce musée il y a trois étages qui correspondent à trois plateaux et puis de manière scindée il y a l'entrée qui est déconnectée elle aussi des autres étages. Je ressens un manque de fluidité et de connectivite.l'endroit est froid et austère.

  • 2/5 Geraldine 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Disappointed in the context of the biennial and disappointed for a Lyon museum! (Original) Déçue dans le cadre de la biennale et déçue pour un musée lyonnais !

  • 3/5 Maxime O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited during the 2020 biennial. Very high on floors 2 and 3. But other interesting floors. Free cloakroom service, establishment with large rooms. Too bad the information is different between the website and the event created on Facebook. (Original) Visité lors de la biennale de 2020. Très dessus par les étages 2 et 3. Mais autres étages intéressants. Service vestiaire gratuit, établissement avec des grandes salles. Dommage que les informations soient différentes entre le site internet et l'événement créé sur Facebook.

  • 5/5 Bruno Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must ! (Original) Un must !

  • 2/5 Beatrice D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Outside it's beautiful, inside I expected something more. (Original) Fuori è bellissimo, dentro mi aspettavo qualcosa in più.

  • 4/5 Ariadna S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extraordinary space (Original) Extraordinario espacio

  • 4/5 Ludivine P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibitions are generally very interesting and open our minds to the world. Some works, however, take up too much space, which greatly shortens the visit. (Original) Les expositions sont généralement très intéressantes et ouvrent nos esprits sur le monde. Certaines œuvres occupent cependant trop d'espace ce qui raccourcis beaucoup la visite.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
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