Maison des Canuts

Museum Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
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What to expect

The Maison des Canuts is a museum and workshop that shares the history of silk making in Lyon, from its origins to the present day. Visitors can admire a magnificent Jacquard loom, numerous instruments and accessories used in silk making, and silk yarn of all colors. The museum also offers guided tours and weaving demonstrations, as well as a shop selling products made in the Rhône-Alps region. The museum is a great place for families to learn about the history of silk making and the textile industry, with activities such as a life cycle of a silkworm video and a hands-on workshop where kids can create their own textile project. The museum also offers a visit commented 'Mémoires Textiles' and other events

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the Maison des Canuts and learned about the history of the silk workers of Lyon. We saw the fascinating Jacquard loom in action

Highlights: The kids were captivated by the demonstrations of the looms and learned about the struggles of the Canuts. We all appreciated the informative and engaging tour ✨