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Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif

34 rue de la Charite, 69002 Lyon, France
33 04 78 38 42 00
Ranked #13 of 52 attractions in Lyon
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Art Museums
Description: A historic collection of textiles and decorative arts.
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Texarkana, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The 2,000 year old fabrics are beautiful displayed and explained very well. An interesting walk through the history of Lyons' silk industry More

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Prague
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

very interesting even for somebody not a "textile" fan More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Enjoyed seeing the fabrics but was disappointed that the museum closed for 2 hours between 12 and 2. We only had 1 afternoon to tour the city. More

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Lyon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Desite the low light for obvious reasons, the displays were very interesting, BUT I would have appreciated English translations. There were none to be seen, despite adequate place for an English text. Maybe it will be there in time for my next visit? More

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UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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The fabric museum was brilliant. Fabrics on show ranged from antique fragments (surprisingly complex and finely made) to modern Lurex. Lyon was a centre for silk making, and there are many breath-taking examples of their fabrics. But there are also fabrics from around the world, and costumes from various periods, including exquisitely embroidered 18th century coats, Chinese robes and Indian... More

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Lyon, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

I enjoyed the Musee des Tissues and was pleasantly surprised at how interesting the exhibits were. The building the museum is housed in is beautiful as well. More

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Kinross, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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Very interesting exhibition, which is 2 museums in one. Spent longer at the Tissus part as we only had 25 mins before the Decorative Arts one shut for lunch. There was an interesting exhibition of the robes used for the Black Virgin Marys used for processions. More

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Dallas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Man, if you love textiles, decorative arts or costume history, this duo-museum is worth a stop in Lyon all by itself. The decorative arts side has an outstanding collection of furniture, ceramics, etc, even including a palanquin (or were there two?). The textile side has examples from ancient times to modern, with, of course, some incredible examples of silk manufactured... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Lots of really old textiles. Amazing how they survived More

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Lugano
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

No words to say how beautiful and how rich. it includes some real rare pieces and it is absolutely enjoyable. Totally recommended for people loving decorative arts and as it is my case silk manufactures. Probably not so charming for and ordinary visitor that can anyway spend one or to hours and bring back some good feelings. More

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