Exhibitions in Lyon

Below, you'll find an incredibly handy list featuring the latest and most captivating exhibitions currently on display in Lyon. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a tourist, or a local resident, we've gathered all the essential information for you, making it effortless for you to immerse yourself in the rich artistic diversity that Lyon has to offer.

Dive into the realm of art and culture with our thoughtfully curated list.
Enjoy exploring and savoring the stunning exhibitions in this enchanting city!

Last updated on December 15th, 2025.

Musée des Confluences

Exhibition: Zombies

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Until: August 16th, 2026 (244 days remaining.)

Description:
Visit the exhibition to learn about the origins of the zombie myth in Haiti. See how voodoo culture judges criminals as zombies and gives them severe punishments.

Exhibition: The Mystery of the Rings

Poster image for the exhibition titled The Mystery of the Rings

Until: April 12th, 2026 (118 days remaining.)

Description:
View over 1,400 rings of calcareous algae off the coast of Cape Corsica, creating a unique marine ecosystem. See 40 photos and a short film by Laurent Ballesta and scientists showing the rings' formation and the marine life within.

Exhibition: Amazonias

Poster image for the exhibition titled Amazonias

Until: February 8th, 2026 (55 days remaining.)

Description:
At the exhibition, you will learn about the Mebêngôkre (Kayapo), Ashaninka, Wayana, and Apalaï tribes and their fight for rights and lands. You will see objects and hear testimonies from field missions, showing aspects of Amazonian cultures.

Exhibition: Too Strong!

Poster image for the exhibition titled Too Strong!

Until: December 31st, 2025 (16 days remaining.)

Description:
See how camels survive without food for weeks, how llamas adapt to low oxygen, and how emperor penguins handle extreme cold. Learn about these adaptations at an exhibition for children aged 8 to 12.

Royal Monastery of Brou

Exhibition: Incarnations, Body to Body with the macLYON Collections

Poster image for the exhibition titled Incarnations, Body to Body with the macLYON Collections

Until: March 8th, 2026 (83 days remaining.)

Description:
At macLYON's Incarnations exhibition, you will see how artists and the public interact with the human body. View various perspectives through the displayed pieces.