Lumiere Brothers Museum (Institut Lumiere)

The history of cinema began in Lyon, France. It isn't easy to imagine modern life without the technologies invented thanks to the Lyon citizens and the Lumiere brothers. In 1895, the brothers made a breakthrough, creating a device for shooting and displaying moving pictures.

The Lumiere brothers made small live filmings about the everyday life of their family and the people of Lyon. In their short films, they shot the workers leaving the factory, the breakfast of a child, the poker game, the arrival of a train, and other daily activities. These were documentary films without scripts, sets, or actors.

As a sign of respect for the famous countrymen, the Lumiere Brothers Gallery was opened in their original home in Lyon. The four-story mansion displays the inventions of the Lumiere brothers: the first movie camera, the first color photographs, numerous films. Moreover, visitors of the museum have a unique opportunity to witness the process of creating motion pictures. Everyone can participate in experiments with cinematic techniques, shown in a darkroom.

Besides, the museum regularly hosts screenings of old films. Some of them are over 100 years old! These films portray the residents of Lyon, Rome, Venice, and the cities themselves.

The house of the Lumiere brothers is not far from the hangar where the inventors created the first film about the workers. Today the hangar houses a 250-seat cinema hall. You can come there to watch thematic and retrospective films, as well as attend meetings with the film industry masters.