Lyon’s museum of cinema and miniature art – founded by Dan Ohlmann, creator of miniature models – takes you on an incredible journey behind the scenes of the so-called ‘seventh art’. Unique of its kind in Europe, this exhibition gallery nestles within the walls of the famous “Maison des Avocats” in the heart of Lyon’s old town, built in the 16th century and classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The museum has assembled two collections, the first dedicated to the art of miniature modelling and the second focusing on the art of cinema.
This collection is made up of more than 100 hyper-realistic models of everyday locations (classrooms, hospitals, canteens, attics…), comprising a total of over 1,000 miniature items.

The museum’s second collection pays tribute to artists from today’s biggest film studios in Europe and America. Items from over 200 films, from the 1960s up until the present day, are on display.
Full-scale props, costumes, masks, prosthetic limbs, special effects… the exhibition has amassed over 350 collectors’ items and original pieces.

Whether in the company of friends or family, there is always an original experience full of surprises and discovery awaiting you at the “Musée Miniature et Cinéma”!

Opening hours :

Monday-Friday : from 10am to 6:30pm

Saturday-Sunday : from 10am to 7pm

Photo credit :  © Musée Miniatures et Cinéma