The best museums in Lille in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Lille, France, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Lille? These are the best ones:

  1. Palace of Fine Arts1

    Palace of Fine Arts

     Lille
    The Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, located in Lille, is a municipal museum that is dedicated to fine arts, modern art, and antiquities. It is recognized as one of the largest art museums in France, making it a significant cultural destination for art enthusiasts and tourists alike.
  2. Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle2

    Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle

     Lille
    The birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, a significant figure in French history, is now a museum located in Lille, a city in northern France. This museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the life and times of Charles de Gaulle, providing a historical context to his life and achievements.
  3. Lille-Saint-Sauveur Station3

    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.
  4. Lille Zoo4

    Lille Zoo

     Lille
    The Parc zoologique de Lille, often referred to as Zoo de Lille, is a zoo situated in the northern part of the French city of Lille. It is located in the Nord department, within the Hauts-de-France region. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city or the region.
  5. Natural History Museum5

    Natural History Museum

     Lille
  6. Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille6

    Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille

     Lille
  7. Le Tripostal7

    Le Tripostal

     Lille
    Le Tri Postal is an exhibition venue and performance hall situated in the Euralille district of Lille. This former mail sorting building was repurposed as part of the Lille 2004 festivities and now offers an exhibition space of six thousand square meters spread over three levels. It is conveniently located between the Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe train stations, making it easily accessible for tourists.
  8. Maison folie de Wazemmes8

    Maison folie de Wazemmes

     Lille
    La Maison Folie Wazemmes is a cultural facility located in Lille. It was opened during the event Lille 2004, when the city was named the European Capital of Culture. This establishment is a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to promoting arts and culture.
  9. Maison Folie Beaulieu9

    Maison Folie Beaulieu

     Lille
  10. Belfry of Lille Town Hall10

    Belfry of Lille Town Hall

     Lille

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