About
The Musée des Confluences, also known as the Museum of Confluences, stands at the point where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, at 86 Quai Perrache in Lyon, France. Its name reflects its setting: the museum sits on the confluence itself, and its exhibitions bring together different ways of looking at the world.
The building
The museum is a contemporary structure with futuristic architecture that stands out against the riverside. Its form is part of the visit, so allow time to look at it from the quays before or after going inside.
What you will find
The museum is dedicated to two broad fields, and its collections explore both:
- Anthropology, with displays on human societies and how people have lived, organised themselves and made sense of their worlds
- Natural history, with displays on the natural sciences and the living and physical world
Together these collections make the museum a good choice for visitors interested in how the human and natural sciences connect.
Planning your visit
The museum is in the Perrache area of Lyon, close to the city's rail station and the meeting of its two rivers, so it is easy to combine with a walk along the quays. For opening times, ticket information and any current exhibitions, call the museum on +33 4 28 38 12 12 before you travel.
A visit here fits naturally into a day spent exploring Lyon's riverside, where the Rhône and Saône offer walks in both directions and a change of pace from the museum's galleries.
