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Musee des Miniatures et decors de cinema - Maison des Avocats

60, rue Saint Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
33 0 4 72 00 24 77
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Ranked #3 of 57 attractions in Lyon
Type: Museums
Description: This stately old building is located in Vieux Lyon.
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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We went to view the film sets and props, but were completely seduced by the miniatures on the upper floors. Every time we thought we had seen the most amazing object, we would come across something even more astonishing a little further on. A definite must for sci-fi and film geeks, but I think it's well worth a visit whatever... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I wouldn't have thought to go to this attraction, but my friend wanted to. Afterward I was surprised that I really did enjoy it. There are many levels in and out of adjoining buildings that have large rooms presenting works. The first few floors encase relics from movies and some actual movie sets, including Perfume: The story of a Murderer.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Went in based on other peoples recommendations and are pleased we did. We had our 10 year old boy with us and he enjoyed it very much as did we.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My partner and I visited on a rainy day, but now we've been we'd both recommend going even if the sun was shining! Before you even pay the small entrance fee you get a taster of what's inside, to whet your appetite. It doesn't disappoint. From the full movie set recreations, to dozens of special effects exhibits, movie props and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Visited this mainly because it was pouring down with rain. I would go back even if the sun was shining! Excellent museum, very different and very interesting. Lots of special exhibits imported from the film industry with genuine examples from blockbuster films. The children seemed to really enjoyit and there were vary helpful steps on all the exhibits to allow... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

There are really two museums here--a museum of special effects for movies which was very interesting as they had the special effect and the DVD cover about the movie displayed in the same case. I loved the part that showed the miniatures. Exquisite! Such workmanship. I especially enjoyed the fact that we could take pictures. There was a lot to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Located in the old city. Very nice miniatures, in 4 or 5 floors. There are many costumes and scenery from movies like The perfum, The 3 musketeers, and many memorabilia. Only problem that is was too crowded. In the entrance they sell some very nice miniatures.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This museum was wonderful fun for our whole family. The building in which it is houses was beautiful and the visiting room by room made the experience come to life. There are toilets on every floor so easy with little children and a nice, small gift shop!

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is a very unique little museum, filled with props and pieces from movies across the years that are instantly recognizable to all ages, as well as a section of miniatures. We originally went into the museum to get out of the rain, and were plesantly surprised by how neat it was! As a lover of doll houses, I was... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We wouldn't have visited this had it not been a Monday when practically everything in Lyon is closed. But it was really quite fabulous. Who knew it was possible to make such tiny and totally accurate miniatures of such a wide range of scenes?

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