Amal at the Parc de la Tête d’or

Between discovery and manipulation, the MAM invites children and adults to a beautiful journey around the secrets of the arts of puppetry. Where does puppetry comes from? What is its purpose? 



With more than 300 puppets from many countries, puppets ranging from the 15th century to modern days, decors, costumes, accessories and photographies, the MAM tell us the story of puppettry and reveals its secrets.



And of course, a significant role is given to the character Guignol, founded in Lyon in 1808.

Located in front the Parc de la Tête d’Or in the Cité Internationale, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Renzo Piano and inaugurated in 1995. Thanks to its entirely modular interior, a new museum is inaugurated for each exhibition, with new works and a completely new space. Every two years, the museum hosts the Biennial of Contemporary Art.