The museum
The building
The macLYON is situated 81 quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon, France.
6,000m2 museum is spread over several floors and presents modular spaces that are perfectly adapted to the needs of the different artistic projects welcomed by the museum, as well as new forms of contemporary expression. The macLYON focuses on current national and international art, in all its forms, offering exhibitions and a wide programme of transdisciplinary events.
The history of the museum
Established in 1984 in a wing of the Palais Saint-Pierre, in 1995 the Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon moved to the site of the Cité internationale, a vast architectural ensemble spread over one kilometre on the edges of the Parc de la Tête d’Or, in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement. The work of architect Renzo Piano, responsible for the entire site, the museum conserves the facade of the atrium of the former Palais de la Foire, overlooking the park. The Palais was designed by Charles Meysson in the 1920s.. See the key dates
Temporary exhibitions
The macLYON has chosen to regularly renew its exhibitions. This is why you will only see temporary exhibitions specially produced for its spaces. They can be collective exhibitions or solo shows, showing works from the collection or loans ... And it is also for this reason that the museum is closed for mounting between two exhibition periods.
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Artworks around the museum
The artworks around the museum are visible at any time.