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Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization (Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine)

17 rue Cleberg, 69005 Lyon, France
04 72 38 81 90
Ranked #2 of 52 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: This museum of artwork, weapons, coins and other artifacts from ancient Rome is a reflection of Lyon's Roman past.
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Merignac
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This museum makes ancient Rome live again. In every way. Plus the staff are fantastically nice and helpful. One of the best experiences in a museum I've had in years. More

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I visited with my wife, who is completing her doctorate in Classics, and we both could agree that this museum is worth a stop. Particularly impressive in its collective of inscription and epigraphs, it also has a number of statues, busts, and floor mosaics. At 4 euro, it's a steal. Give yourselves a couple of hours to visit - there's... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful collection, presented in an imaginative, innovative way. The building itself is a marvel of design - so far ahead of its time. More

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Missoula, Montana
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Living in Lyon, we went to the ruins regularly just to run around. Finally, my kid convinced me to visit the museum. The best museum in Lyon. Amazing information, wonderful exhibits, worth a visit! More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I have been to mixed Greco-Roman sites in Turkey as well as many Roman ruins in Germany and a few in Tuscany. The site at Lyon was interesting but the ruins are generally in poor condition. Among the points that I did find unusual and interesting were the display of the sources of various marbles found in the odeon, which... More

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Aiken, South Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Took about 2 hours- real ruins outside, story & well displayed exhibit in museum. More

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Madison, WI
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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This is a must-do in Lyon. With two roman theaters and a very well-done museum, it's a great place to go. Museum is included on the Lyon City Card, which is a great deal. Take the funicular up from Vieux Lyon. More

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Iceland
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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This museum is free on Thursdays but worth the cost other days.Well laid out and very interesting and informative. More

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Spokane, Washington
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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We loved the extensive Roman artifacts and the theaters were amazing! More

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Lyon, France
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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The museum is great - working your way down in a spiral fashion. In addition to all of the interesting artifacts, the museum was also designed in such a way that the views out capture the Roman amphitheatre and ruins just beside it. Well worth a trip up the hill. More

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