Museum of firefighters of Lyon Rhône

Name: Chimère
Start: 2025-08-18
End: 2025-08-19
Location: Chimère

Lyon ème

Thierry Fournier

Description

"Musée de France" (Museum of France) approval was granted in 2005.
The museums is divided into several sections: pumps from the 17th century to the present day, various types and models; equipment and clothing: items for fire extinction, rescue, resuscitation, breathing equipment, etc, a unique collection of helmets from France and elsewhere from the early 19th century to the present day (one of the largest collections in the world); a Souvenir room: trophies, flags; mobile equipment: about ten vehicles which vary according to the temporary exhibitions. The 150 vehicles in the collection can be seen during Heritage Days.
There is also a shop.

Ouverture

All year round
Opening hours on Wednesday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Open the 1st weekend of the month from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Tarifs

Adult: from 7 €
Student: from 4 €.

Free entry for children < 18 years.

Contact et accès

358 avenue de Champagne
69009 Lyon 9ème
Rhône (69)