The MTMAD (Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs, in French) is located in the Presqu’île district of Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement. It consists of two different yet complementary museums, which are both absolutely worth a visit!

The Museum of Fabrics
The original idea for the Musée des Tissus, a museum dedicated to textile production, dates back to the time of the 19th century universal expositions in London. It first opened its doors to the public in 1864.
The Museum of Fabrics possesses a wonderful collection of over 2.5 million items, one of the world’s largest such collections, retracing more than 2,000 years of textiles from way back in ancient times right up to the modern era.

The Museum of Decorative Arts
Backed by Lyon’s Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to underline the strong ties between artistic production and industrial performance and innovation, the Musée des Arts décoratifs opened its doors to the public exactly 90 years ago.

The museum’s collection, largely assembled thanks to family donations, showcases 18th century interior decor trends and features an exceptional collection of items including: woodwork from private mansions in Lyon; woven tapestries; gold, silver and bronze works; paintings and drawings.

Opening hours :

Tuesday-Sunday : from 10am to 6pm

Closed on Mondays. 

Photo credit : © Le musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs