Musée Jean Couty
Private museum dedicated to the Lyon figurative painter Jean Couty, on the Île Barbe (Lyon 9th arrondissement), with temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
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About the museum
The museum opened in March 2017 thanks to the commitment of Charles Couty, son of the painter Jean Couty. It stands on the banks of the Saône, a few steps from the artist's family home and studio, in the Saint-Rambert and Île Barbe district.
This private museum was created to showcase Jean Couty's work, but also to open up to modern and contemporary art through temporary exhibitions devoted to other major artists. It aims to help recognition of French figurative painting of the second half of the 20th century; the first exhibition, pairing Bernard Buffet and Jean Couty, launched this programme.
A thematic route presents Jean Couty's work: his city of Lyon, landscapes, Romanesque churches, cities of the world, genre scenes and the people he mixed with. A substantial collection allows the selection to be varied and thematic exhibitions around the painter to be organised.
Highlights
- Thematic route through Jean Couty's work
- Paintings of Lyon, landscapes, Romanesque churches and cities of the world
- Temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art
- Free parking on site
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Musée privé fondé par Charles Couty
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Students and school pupils, groups of more than 12 people, people with disabilities and their companion, holders of the “Musées” or “Culture” card of the City of Lyon. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free entry for children under 12. |
| Seniors | €5Price of €5 with the City of Lyon “Senior” card. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4Reduced rate for the person with a disability and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Reduced rate for students and school pupils. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €10 per personGuided one-hour tour at €10 per person, or one and a half hours at €15 per person for 12 to 30 people; for fewer than 12 people, a flat fee of €150 for one hour. School groups: guided one-hour tour, €150 per class; self-guided visit, €50 per class (maximum 30 pupils). |
| Guided tour of the current temporary exhibition (1 hour, first Friday of the month at 14:30) | €10Registration required by phone or email; next dates: 6 November and 4 December 2026. |
Free entry with the Lyon City Card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is listed as accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Île Barbe
Bus 31 and 43, Île Barbe stop.
By car
Free parking
Free parking on site.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum can be hired exclusively on request.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group and school visits by reservation only, via a request form. |
