Maison des Canuts (Silk-Weavers' House)
Maison des Canuts is both a museum of silk weaving and a co-operative created to preserve the traditions of the industry and sell its own designs. It has an important collection of historical textiles and houses examples of the famous Jacquard loom. With a guided tour narrated by authentic canuts or silk-weavers, this museum offers a fascinating insight into the silk industry.

10-12 rue d'Ivry
Tel: (04) 7828 6204.
Website: www.maisondescanuts.com

Musée des Tissus (Textiles Museum) and Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Decorative Arts Museum)
Since 1946, this museum has been situated in a 17th-century mansion, which used to be the residence of the Governor of Lyon. The museum houses a remarkable collection of over 1,000 textile samples from both Eastern and Western civilisations, throughout the ages, and tells the story of textiles, with particular focus on silk-manufacturing from the Renaissance to the present day. It also charts the development of Lyon as the European silk capital.

30-34 rue de la Charité
Tel: (04) 7838 4200.
Website: www.musee-des-tissus.com

Musée International de la Miniature (International Miniature Museum)
Museum displaying miniature scenes and models.

Maison des Avocats
60 rue St Jean
Tel: (04) 7200 2477.
Website: www.mimlyon.com

Musée Lumière (Lumière Museum)
Living museum of the cinema within the Institut Lumiere. Programmes include film screenings, exhibitions, and heritage conservation projects.

25 rue du Premier-Film
Tel: (04) 7878 1895.
Website: www.institut-lumiere.org