miniature scenes
the museum of miniatures and cinema in lyon
Would you believe these are miniature scenes?
How realistic, right? Well, there are over 100 of these scenes on display at the Musée Miniature et Cinéma* in Lyon, France.
There are a few exhibit rooms dedicated to displaying all these different miniature (to-scale) scenes crafted by miniaturists. When we say miniature, we mean that these were behind viewing windows (for most) of no bigger than 30 cm. The detail in each scene is simply astounding and how life-like they are had us fascinated for ages!
But before you can even lay your eyes on all these delicate and artistic scenes, for all those movie buffs out there, there is a film exhibition, that you should get through, focusing on special effect techniques with original film props. With over 300 for you to explore, you will be occupied for hours. Props, costumes and artefacts from movies including Planet of the Apes, X-Men, Star Wars, Gremlins and Harry Potter are exhibited.
And if you ever saw the movie, Perfume, then you might recognise these scenes.
Some of the articles on display are not for the faint-hearted or youngsters, but if movies with blood, gore and aliens is your thing, then you shall be thoroughly entertained.
Our verdict
It’s a different type of “sight-seeing” especially when we needed a break from the history/art museums, castles and churches. We really enjoyed it and wouldn’t mind spending a bit more time in there. It’s a good place for the whole family, but be aware that the exhibits are on different floors that require using steps.
* Entrance is 9€ for adults (other prices available on their website) or free with the Lyon City Pass.
Hope you all have a great rest of the week!
More posts to follow about Lyon and other parts of our Europe adventures as we still
have so much more to share but for the next 6 weeks or so, our focus will be on the
Camino!
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