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Puppetry Museum of Lyon: A Journey Through Living Art

Visit the Puppetry Museum in Lyon, housed in a historic Renaissance-style building, tracing its origins back to 1921 when it began exhibiting Guignol puppets. Over the years, it has grown to showcase an extensive collection from various regions. The museum was renovated in 2009, offering visitors immersive scenography to explore the rich cultural heritage of puppetry. Discover the art of Guignol, a traditional hand puppet character with centuries-old repertoire. Engage with the museum through interactive displays and collaborative projects with local theaters. Experience the magic and history of puppetry in a unique and engaging way.

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Puppetry Museum of Lyon: A Journey Through Living Art

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  1. 2 museums in 1 building Puppetry museum Lyon history museum Renaissance style building

  2. Puppetry museum : the origins 1921 : the history museum was exhibiting a few puppets from the Guignol repertoire 1946-1956 : the first nucleus is completed by some collections given by the National Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions in Paris and from the private Léopold Dor collection 1950 : the “World puppets museum” is opened to the public 2009 : the renovated museum is reopened with 300 puppets, settings, posters and repertoires originating from France, Europe, Asia, Africa

  3. Puppetry : reinventing the museum • Puppetry : art and cultural intangible heritage • This project affirms a strong link with the creation and practices of contemporary puppeteers • Immersive scenography invites visitors to discover the mysteries of a living art. They can see, hear, remember and manipulate • The new presentation aim to emphasize that art puppetry is a real intangible heritage

  4. Guignol : an intangible heritage for Lyon • Guignol • A very famous character • A traditional repertoire since 2 centuries • Very specific artistic skills : hand puppet

  5. Guignol : an intangible heritage for Lyon • Guignol • Traditional practices in the repertoire and relationships between the puppeters and the public (children) • An original experimental collaboration between the museum and a theater

  6. How involve people in the museum People asked on their representation of puppets and what they are waiting for from the museum

  7. How involve people in the museum People asked on their representation of puppets and what they are waiting for from the museum

  8. Thank you for your attention ! Xavier de la Selle Musées Gadagne Lyon history museum Puppetry museum xavier.delaselle@mairie-lyon.fr

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