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🌟 This is Lyon's Most Must-Visit Museum - Everything is Authentic!
Erika JonesErika Jones
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A decent amount of things to look at, it definitely has more interesting things to look at as you go around the museum. The Musèe Cinema etc Miniature in Lyon is a delightful attraction for those interested in small-scale craftsmanship. It features an impressive collection of miniatures created by both French and international artisans. The museum's highlights include intricate models of famous artworks and buildings, as well as lifelike dollhouses and tiny scenes from everyday life. Visitors can also admire a fascinating display of miniature cars and trains. The museum is a fun and educational experience for all ages, and a must-see for anyone with an appreciation for detail-oriented artistry. Miniature film sets have been in use as long as films have been made, with early examples dating back to the 1920s. However, it wasn't until the 1950s and 60s that advances in technology, such as stop-motion animation, made miniature sets a more popular and artful aspect of filmmaking. Over the years, miniature sets have been used in a wide variety of films, from visual effects-heavy sci-fi movies to period dramas and even commercials. Today, miniature sets are still used in many films, but often in conjunction with computer-generated imagery for more seamless special effects. A place for young and old, for people who are fans of film and art, or just for the curious person.
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A great and unexpected gem in an unlikely location in the old part of Lyon. It is here principally due to the founder locating in the city after a career in interior and set design and special effects. The museum holds the work of many others artists and technicians from a wide range of French and Hollywood films. There are many genuine props and costumes from these films all clearly explained especially the more technical special effects pieces. A short documentary explains just one sequence in Jurassic Park and the team needed to realise it. Some have actual footage from the film or stills of the piece as you see it in the film. There are full size costumes and props plus scale models but the creator is now a miniature model maker and the final 2 galleries (out of 9)are devoted to this impressively detailed art form.
Iain SmithIain Smith
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We're not sure who enjoyed this place more, my husband and I, or our 10 year old daughter. We're a movie loving family who stumbled upon the Musée Cinéma et Miniature during a recent trip to Lyon and it blew us all away. What a gem! We especially loved the 80s memorabilia: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Back to the Future, Edward Scissorhands, Gremlins, etc. Our daughter had seen all of these movies, so she was able to appreciate the items as much as us. We really enjoyed our few hours of geeking out here. It was also a nice surprise to run into the owner, Julien Dumont, and have a nice chat about the museum and the film industry -- we used to work in the film industry in Vancouver and a few of the movies we worked on were even represented here! Super cool place and not to be missed by movie lovers.
Suzanne WiensSuzanne Wiens
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This place is a must-see in Lyon. The entry cost is low and there is so much to see but not so large as to give you museum fatigue. Once inside you'll see amazing sets from the movie Perfumer and original props and costume pieces from many movies old and new e.g., Star Wars, Batman, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, and Fantastic Four just to name a few. But to me the miniatures are the most impressive. Taking photos of the miniature diaramas are so detailed they look as though you are simply photographing actual scenery or rooms but they are roughly 12 inches wide by 10 inches high. No detail is spared. For example, in a miniature diorama of a magazine vendor's shop you are able to read each complete cover. This is just a taste of what you'll see. My wife and I spent over three hours there. So amazing!
Bob MylesBob Myles
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Maybe one of the best museums I’ve ever have been in the world 5 stars - because my experience went perfect from the start to end (from the reception to all the expo) Very rich expo - that has lots and lots of original stuff from the cinema and famous movies : the parfume scene(you can even smell the parfumes) Terminator guns, harry potter wand, back to the future and a-lot more .... The miniature part is very very well done With all the details and lighting: its just perfect Funny thing happens inside : i keep hearing people from different nationalities saying woooow, waww several times (different people) It may sound like exaggerated review but its true, Its a must visit if you re around the area Totally worth the money.
Sofiene LahdheriSofiene Lahdheri
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Nearby Attractions Of Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
Place Bellecour
Musée de l'illusion LYON
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
FNAC Lyon Bellecour
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Théâtre Gallo Romain
Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon
Fresque des Lyonnais
Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière

Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
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Place Bellecour
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Musée de l'illusion LYON
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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
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Nearby Restaurants Of Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Carmelo
Le Paradis du Fruit - Lyon République
L'AUTHENTIK
Le Coin Vert
Chikin Bang x Xing Fu Tang - Korean Street Food - Cordeliers
Festa Love da Antonio & Marco Morreale
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Le Coin Vert
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60 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
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museeminiatureetcinema.fr
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4.7
(5.4K reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
attractions: Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, Place Bellecour, Musée de l'illusion LYON, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, FNAC Lyon Bellecour, Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Théâtre Gallo Romain, Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon, Fresque des Lyonnais, Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière, restaurants: Carmelo, Le Paradis du Fruit - Lyon République, L'AUTHENTIK, Le Coin Vert, Chikin Bang x Xing Fu Tang - Korean Street Food - Cordeliers, Festa Love da Antonio & Marco Morreale, Matsuri Lyon Presqu'ile, L'Entrecôte, Café Comptoir Abel, Tigermilk Lyon

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