Museum of firefighters of Lyon Rhône
358 avenue de Champagne - 69009 Lyon 9ème
Beautiful tribute to the profession, which seduces and makes dream everyone!
Firefighters’ uniforms inspire the dreams of little boys and grown women alike (although for different reasons!) In the minds of all, they are heroic lifesavers. After all, who could fail to be impressed by people who brave fires and save lives?
Last updated date : 10/01/2024
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.
Museum of firefighters of Lyon Rhône
358 avenue de Champagne - 69009 Lyon 9ème
While for professional firefighters the job is a true vocation, for volunteers it is a passion.
This museum takes a look back at the equipment used by these heroes, with pumps that go as far back as 1732! Created in1971, it is the biggest firefighting museum in France, covering250 years of history. It is a repository of memories, with two floors displaying an impressive collection of equipment, uniforms, vehicles and more.
As the exhibition progresses, you can discover the protective clothing used by firefighters and how it was worn, while in the Souvenir room, you can admire the trophies and flags! The collection of helmets, which is one of the most beautiful and rich in France, is worth definitely worth mentioning!
In 2005, the museum was awarded the title “Musée de France” and was divided into several sections: pumps from the seventeenth century to the present day, with various types and models; small equipment items and clothing, with items for fire-extinguishing, life-saving, resuscitation, diving and more, as well as a unique collection of French and foreign helmets from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day (one of the biggest collections in the world); a Souvenir room with trophies and flags; the vehicle fleet: 100 vehicles dating from 1910 onward.
There is also a museum shop.
Laetitia is a real ray of sunshine. Needless to say, there's no chance of getting bored when working by her side! Whether she's cheerful or glum, she's wont to burst into song, with tunes that tend to stick in your mind all day. Well where's the fun in a non-catchy song?
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Openings
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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.
Prices
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Full price: 7 €
Reduced price: 4 €
Child: 0 €
Job seeker: 0 €
Disabled: 0 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years. - Included with the Lyon City Card
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