The Musée des Confluences (French pronunciation: [myze de kɔ̃flyɑ̃s]) is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon (Rhône), France. In May 2011, the Musée des Confluences, while still under construction, received the designation “Musée de France” from the Ministry of Culture and Communication. It is located at the southern tip of the Presqu'île at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône, adjacent to Autoroute A7, and comprises part of a larger redevelopment project of the Confluence quarter of Lyon. The deconstructivist architectural design, said to resemble a floating crystal cloud of stainless steel and glass, was created by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au.
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Who designed Musée des Confluences?+
Musée des Confluences was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au. It is located in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France.
Where is Musée des Confluences located?+
Musée des Confluences is located in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France. Its coordinates are 45.7324°, 4.8179°.
Can I visit Musée des Confluences?+
Musée des Confluences is a real building in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.