All film museums to visit in France

Discover the world of cinema at 11 film museums in France. These museums celebrate the art and history of filmmaking, from classic movies to modern blockbusters.

Are you a movie buff looking to dive into the world of film? These are the top film museums in France:

  1. Musée Miniature et Cinéma1

    Musée Miniature et Cinéma

     Lyon
    Musée Miniature et Cinéma (the Miniature and Cinema Museum), formerly a museum of miniatures and film sets is a private museum in Lyon. The musuem is founded by the miniaturist artist Dan Ohlmann and is housed in the historic listed building of the 'Maison des avocats'. The museum holds two permanen
  2. Lille-Saint-Sauveur Station2

    Lille-Saint-Sauveur Station

     Lille
    Lille-Saint-Sauveur, once a goods train station, has been transformed into a recreational and exhibition space. This transformation took place in 2009 during the events of Lille 3000. The station's buildings now serve as a unique venue for various activities and exhibitions, offering a unique blend of history and modernity.
  3. Musée Lumière3

    Musée Lumière

     Lyon
    Musée Lumière is a museum in Lyon that is devoted to Auguste and Louis Lumière, inventors of the cinématographe and fathers of the cinema. The museum is founded especially to honour their contribution to filmmaking. The musuem is housed in the house of the Lumière family. Visitors can discover the i
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    The Secrets of Chocolate

     Geispolsheim-Gare
    In this museum you can learn about the history of chocolate making. Enjoy the film, the museum itself or the chocolate making workshop.
  5. La Cinémathèque française5

    La Cinémathèque française

     Paris
    The Musée de la Cinémathèque is a museum of cinema history in Paris that illustrates the living history of moving pictures and pre-cinema, from their origins to the present day all over the world. The collection the museum holds and exhibits comprises more that 5,000 objects related to movies, inclu
  6. Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains6

    Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains

     Tourcoing
    Le Fresnoy Studio National des Arts Contemporains, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the most significant centers for artistic and audiovisual training in France. It is located in the city of Tourcoing in northern France. The institution serves as a research and production laboratory in the field of image and sound arts, making it a unique destination for those interested in contemporary arts.
  7. Art Ludique - The Museum7

    Art Ludique - The Museum

     Paris
    Art Ludique - The Museum is a museum in Paris that is dedicated to contemporary art arising from the entertainment industry. The museum holds several temporary exhibitions each year and is preparing a permanent exhibition with the most influential figurative narrative artists of the last few centuri
  8. Maison des Sources8

    Maison des Sources

     Mauléon-Barousse
    The Maison des Sources is a unique destination situated in the scenic town of Mauléon-Barousse, nestled within the Hautes-Pyrénées department. The site is part of the Syndicat des Eaux Barousse-Comminges-Save, a regional water authority, which adds a unique aspect to its location.
  9. Japanese Culture House of Paris9

    Japanese Culture House of Paris

     Paris
    La maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (Japanese Culture House of Paris) is managed by the Japan Foundation and aims to spread Japanese culture. The Japanese Culture House of Paris hosts exhibitions, shows, film screenings, lectures, cooking demonstrations as well as tea ceremonies and courses on
  10. Museum of National Resistance10

    Museum of National Resistance

     Champigny-sur-Marne
    The Museum of National Resistance (MRN) is a network of museums dedicated to the French Resistance during World War II. Its main site is located in Champigny-sur-Marne, a town situated to the east of Paris. This museum is part of a larger network that includes other sites across France, making it a significant point of interest for those interested in the history of the French Resistance.
  11. Online discount!REX Studios11

    REX Studios

     Paris
    Go behind the scenes of the biggest European movie palace. The interactive audio-guided tour takes you on an imaginary journey behind the scenes of film production and invites you into the secret and captivating world of cinema as you follow the making of a film from various perspectives : the proje