In Lyon, the Musée des Confluences celebrates its tenth anniversary on June 14 and 15

After six months of special events, the Musée des Confluences will finally celebrate its tenth anniversary this Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, in Lyon. This final event will take the form of a large party inside and outside the museum grounds, all completely free of charge.

For two days, visitors will be able to discover the permanent exhibitions as well as the temporary exhibitions, including the latest by Laurent Ballesta, entitled "The Mystery of the Rings." They will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

6 minutes flat : "Ensure that even more young people come to the museum," assures Cédric Lesec, director of external relations and outreach at the Musée des Confluences, on the occasion of the museum's 10th anniversary.

A new area dedicated to children aged 2 to 6 will also be open for the first time, free of charge for the occasion. Finally, three musical rides dedicated to the little ones will be on offer.

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Outside the museum, a large stage will be set up with scheduled concerts and food trucks, as well as a sports and music area. Finally, a giant whale will take flight Saturday evening during a performance by the Aérosculpture company.

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