Two unique collections by the artist Dan Ohlmann: the 120 miniature scenes produced and more than 450 legendary film props give the visitor an insight into the special effects techniques of our leading film studios.

Last updated date : 23/03/2023

All year round Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm.

Cinema and Miniature Museum Maison des Avocats 60 rue Saint-Jean - 69005 Lyon 5ème

Included with the Lyon City Card Point of sale Lyon City Card

Enter into a wide range of film sets and discover a rich collection of authentic filming from the biggest European and American film studios. Eight educational rooms illustrated with miniatures, animatronics, masks, prostheses, robots, costumes, creatures and monsters of all kinds, reveal many secrets about the special effects techniques used in cinema. From "Spiderman" to "Mrs Doubtfire" through "The 5th Element" and "Gremlin's", more than 450 mythical pieces of film delight us throughout this dive behind the scenes of secret cinema.
Admire exclusively in Lyon the complete collection of miniature scenes by Dan Ohlmann that are faithful reproductions on a 1/12th scale of our living spaces. Its confusing micro-decors of realism are surrounded by more than 1000 masterpieces of patience and dexterity made by different miniaturist artists from around the world.
Discovering the magical world of Dan Ohlmann and his own workshop, visible from the outside, you will leave for a trip to another dimension.

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Openings

All year round
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Prices

Full price: €13.90
Reduced rate : 11,90 € (students from 16 years old, RSA / ASS / Unemployment / Military, senior citizens 60 years old and more); adults with disabilities 11€.
Children (4-15 years old): €9.90 (from 4 to 15 years old inclusive), disabled children €9
Student: €11.90 (from 16 years old)
Adult groups: €9.50 (min 12 people). Reservation required
Free for children under 4 years old.
Group rate from 10 people.
Free with the Lyon City Card and the Pass'Région card.
Included with the Lyon City Card

Accessibility

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

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