A very informative and well organised museum!! It tells the story of Lyon city along with the Roman-French history!! Worth the visit especially with little children!! It is an interactive museum that promotes experience learning!! The only disadvantage is that children activities are only in French… they could have done English translation for the foreign visitors…

Looking around Roman remains in the extreme heat of early september may not be top of most peoples agenda (but you have to do it). It was surprising how much of the main theatre was available but there had been renovation work. Although the theatres are out in the sun with no shade, the large museum is a welcome air conditioned building. There is a lot of Roman remains as well as the history of Lyon to read about inside. Its an interesting tourist point to visit.

Terrific museum with extensive material on Roman history in the Lyon area. Exhibits are well-presented and clearly explained. The museum itself has an interesting architecture with two large windows looking out on the nearby Roman theatre.

A not-to-be-missed museum in Lyon, even with kids. the outside has the Amphitheatre of course, but the inside is equally remarkable, with exhibits also explained in English. Keep at least an hour. From here, it's a short walk (downhill) to the funicular station that takes you back to Vieux Lyon or St Jean church (both a stop away). For those mildly interested in seeing the sights or burdened by demanding children, it's best to follow this itinerary: Take a funicular Vieux Lyon to Fourniere. See the church at Fourniere (there's a viewing area outside the church where you can get a glimpse of Lyon city). Walk down the road which shows a "parking" sign to come to this museum. The museum has it's entrance at a higher level. After seeing the inside, you can get access directly to the amphitheater area and exit by a gate on the lower grounds.