🌟 This is Lyon's Most Must-Visit Museum - Everything is Authentic!
As Europe's only museum combining film special effects and miniature art , the Musée Cinéma et Miniature in Lyon reveals behind-the-scenes secrets from *Alien*, *Star Wars*, and more! I saw Batman's suit , Harry Potter's glasses , a certain wizard's wand, and even Edward Scissorhands' blades —all from the curator's personal collection! ❤️🔥❤️🔥 📍 Museum Background - Founded in 2005 by miniature artist Dan Ohlmann , housed in a 16th-century historic building (Maison des Avocats). - Core concept: Exposing the "art of deception" in filmmaking + showcasing humanity's ambition to recreate the world in miniature . - Named "One of the World’s Top 10 Quirkiest Museums" by *The Guardian*. 📍 Must-See Exhibits & Treasures 1️⃣ Film Special Effects Zone: Hollywood’s "Art of Trickery" - Iconic props: - *Alien Queen’s head model* (1986 original) 👽 - *Yoda’s mechanical skeleton* from *Star Wars* 🌌 - *Johnny Depp’s leather costume* from *Edward Scissorhands* ✂️ - *Human wax figures* from *Perfume: The Story of a Murderer* 🕯️ 2️⃣ Miniature Art Zone: 1:12 Parallel Worlds - Dan Ohlmann’s works: - *Parisian Old Quarter*: 200+ miniature 19th-century buildings , with laundry folds visible! 🏘️ - *Lyon Silk Workshop*: 500 tiny figures weaving silk—gears move under a magnifier! 🧵 - *Medieval Pharmacy*: 2,000 mini medicine bottles + copper scales , reflections look real! 🏺 - Global artists’ collections: - Japanese artist **Tatsuya Tanaka’s *Miniature Calendar* 📅 - American artist Frank Kunert’s satirical mini-scenes 🇺🇸 🎫 Tickets & Hours (2025 Update) - Prices: - Adult: €21 - Student/Senior: €18 (ID required) - Under 6: Free - Opening hours: - Tue–Sun: 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30) - Closed Mondays (except daily in July-August) - Pro tip: Buy online tickets to skip queues (walk-ins may wait 20+ mins). 📍 How to Get There - Public transport: - Metro D to Vieux Lyon Station, then 5-min walk through Renaissance streets. - Bus S1/S6/S12 to Place du Change Station. - Driving: Nearest parking is Saint-Jean ( €3.50/hour**). #ParisLyon #Museum #FilmMagic #MiniatureArt
