
art museum, textile museum in Lyon, France
The Textile Arts Museum (French Musée des Tissus) is a museum in the city of Lyon, France. Located in two 18th century hôtels particuliers of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, the institution consists in two distinct collections: the textiles collection and the decorative arts collection. Founded in 1864, the musée des Tissus houses one of the largest international collection of textiles, the holdings amounting to 2,500,000 units. The collection spans a 4,000 year period, from Antiquity to the present, and covers a wide range of techniques and all the geographical areas of the world. The history of Lyon's silk industry is particularly well represented in the collection. The decorative arts collection holds works in many different fields: furniture, majolica, drawings, jewelry, painting, sculpture etc.

Textile Arts Museum is located in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 45.7532 and longitude 4.8318.
The museum was established in 1864, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Yes, it is quite popular, attracting approximately 48,676 visitors annually.
art museum, textile museum in Lyon, France... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in France.