FamxplorMusée de l'Institut Lumière
What to expect
The Musée de l'Institut Lumière is a museum showcasing the inventions of the Lumière brothers, including the Cinématographe, the first motion picture camera. The museum is located in the villa where the brothers lived and worked, and it features a collection of ancient devices, including the Cinématographe number 1, which projected the first ten films in 1895. The museum also has a large cinema room, the Hangar du Premier-Film, where classic films and rare movies are screened. Visitors can explore the museum's various exhibits, including the Librairie Cinéma du Premier-Film, the Galerie 1 rue du Premier-Film, and the Café Lumière
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Activities: We visited the Lumière Institute Museum, which tells the story of cinema and the Lumière brothers. We learned about the invention of the cinematograph and saw early films
Highlights: The kids enjoyed the interactive exhibits and learning about the history of cinema. We all appreciated the museum's tribute to the Lumière brothers and their legacy ✨