Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol

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

The Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol is a museum showcasing the history and creation of Guignol, a famous French puppet character. The museum features an immersive audio-guided experience available in multiple languages, including French, English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese. Visitors can explore two floors of exhibits, which include a fascinating collection of marionettes from around the world and animated scenes that tell the story of Guignol's creation. The museum also offers interactive activities, such as a 'Boite à Voix' where visitors can listen to the voices of Guignol and other puppet characters, and a 'Boite à Vidéos' that provides additional information about Guignol through video excerpts and behind-the-scenes footage. Additionally, visitors can take part in a quiz to test their knowledge of Lyonnais, the local dialect, and try their hand at manipulating Guignol and Gnafron puppets. The museum is a great place for families to visit and learn about the rich history and culture of Lyon

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol, which is dedicated to the famous Lyon puppet character. We saw a collection of puppets, costumes, and animated sets

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive exhibits and learning about the history of Guignol. We all enjoyed the whimsical atmosphere of the museum ✨