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Musée des Confluences
Museum4.5 · 26 0144.1 · 4 026≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~9 €3.0 km from the center
A futuristic museum of science and anthropology set on the southern tip of the Presqu'île where the Rhône and Saône rivers converge. Designed by Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, its deconstructivist glass-and-steel structure resembles a floating cloud joined to an angular crystal. The exhibits explore the origins of life, human civilizations, rituals, and biodiversity alongside complete dinosaur fossils.
Highlights
- Bold deconstructivist architecture of steel and glass
- Dramatic location at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers
- Rich exhibits spanning prehistoric dinosaurs to world anthropology
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30 – 18:30 |
| Wed | 10:30 – 18:30 |
| Thu | 10:30 – 18:30 |
| Fri | 10:30 – 18:30 |
| Sat | 10:30 – 18:30 |
| Sun | 10:30 – 18:30 |
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