Musée Cinéma et Miniature

Lyon,Musée Cinéma et MiniatureFrance
Musée Cinéma et Miniature
60 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005, Lyon, France
Located in the heart of Old Lyon, the Museum of Miniatures and Cinema is a unique destination in France that offers visitors the chance to explore two rare and unusual art forms.

In addition to the special effects section, the Museum of Miniatures and Cinema also offers an exclusive collection of miniature scenes by Dan Ohlmann. These micro-scenes are true-to-scale 1/12 reproductions of living spaces that are incredibly realistic. Visitors can admire over 1,000 masterpieces of patience and dexterity created by miniature artists from all around the world.

The museum is housed in the prestigious 16th-century House of Lawyers and features vast sets that were used in various film productions. Visitors can admire a rich collection of authentic objects from major European and American film studios.

Seven educational rooms are dedicated to illustrating the special effects techniques used in cinema. These rooms are filled with miniatures, animatronics, masks, prosthetics, robots, costumes, creatures, and monsters of all kinds. With more than 450 legendary films on display, visitors can dive into the secrets of cinema's backstage and learn about the art of cinematic special effects.