Located south of Lyon, the spectacular structure of the Musée des Confluences is not only the merging point of the Rhône and Saône, but also of art and science. 

Inside, you can immerse your curiosity in the mysteries of human culture and natural science, with exhibitions that encourage dialogue between the disciplines of palaeontology, mineralogy, zoology, ethnography, archaeology, and science and technology. 

Egyptian mummies, a 155 million year old dinosaur skeleton, fossils, and a replica of Sputnik 2 are just some of the wonders you can expect to see inside.

While the interior holds an incredible collection, the building is also a feat of art unto itself. Designed by the firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, the Musée des Confluences’ architecture suggests a place of discovery, wonder, and knowledge sharing dedicated to all audiences.

Visitors can wander through a unique museum that facilitates dialogue between scientific disciplines to provide a more complete view of the world.

Musée des Confluences: Entry Ticket

Travel back 4,500 years and learn about ancient Egypt through a detailed expedition.

With the Horizon of Khufu, you can visit the largest and oldest pyramid on the Giza plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Using a virtual reality headset, one can see the pyramid differently, sail on the Nile, attend King Khufu's funeral, and view areas that have not yet been shown to the public.

Get ready for a unique cultural experience full of historical insight.

Lyon: VR Experience "Horizon of Khufu"

The Aquarium of Lyon is home to tropical species, four kinds of sharks, and fish from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Keep an eye out for the colorful yellow-masked angelfish, the polka-dotted panther grouper, and prickly porcupinefish. 

The shark pit is the highlight of any visit. You'll have the chance to see Australian baby sharks along with several other shark species. Plus, all the usual aquarium suspects are there too like clownfish, seahorses, and jellyfish.

Aquarium du Grand Lyon: Entry Ticket

Join an interactive tour through Earth's history, starting 3.5 billion years ago.

With "Life Chronicles," travel through critical stages of the planet's and life's evolution. Wear a virtual reality headset and see ocean depths and tropical forests. Encounter giant millipedes, marine reptiles, and dinosaurs. Walk next to a T. rex.

Take part in an educational and fun activity.

Lyon: VR Experience "Life Chronicles"

Visit the fortified city of Carcassonne, the largest in Europe, as it was in 1304. Follow a young lord and observe the political and religious turmoil of the city during the Inquisition.

Using virtual reality, walk through bustling streets, see a medieval market, and view the city walls and soldiers in training.

ECLIPSO Lyon: Les Derniers Remparts - Carcassonne 1304 VR Experience

Step back to the year 1874 and see the night that sparked Impressionism.

With "An Evening with the Impressionists: Paris 1874," visit the Paris of Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas as they debuted their art outside the official Salon. Walk through key sites associated with the Impressionist movement, including the island of La Grenouillère, Le Havre, and Nadar's studio.

Get ready to learn about this significant shift in art history.

Lyon: "An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874" VR Experience

Join "The Builders' Treasure," a virtual reality expedition produced by Excurio and presented at ECLIPSO Lyon. The construction of the Great Pyramid is a mystery over 4,500 years old.

Alongside Mona, a young and intrepid Egyptologist, and Bastet, a goddess, go on an adventure that blends science, mythology, and visual poetry.

From the Giza plateau to the shores of the Red Sea, passing through the necropolis of Dahshur, you will observe the builders at work and infiltrate one of their ships in search of clues to try and solve the mystery of the pyramids' construction.

This quest will give you a glimpse into the latest findings and lead you to explore the architectural theories that have emerged from them.

From the quarries of Tourah to the ports of the Red Sea, follow the builders of a visionary civilization who joined forces to achieve monumental feats.

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