Lyon's Musée des Tissus Renovation Stalls Amid Budget Shifts and Delays
The renovation of Lyon's Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs is experiencing setbacks, as construction has not yet commenced four years after its closure. Originally launched seven years ago by former president Laurent Wauquiez, the project's budget has varied from 50 million euros to 32 million euros. Demolition, now pushed to late 2025, remains unfinished, leading Lyon's mayor, Grégory Doucet, to request clarifications in February 2026. Progress has been hindered by issues surrounding architect Rudy Ricciotti's design, which was found unsuitable in 2021. A new plan introduced in January 2023 scaled down the project to 5,500 square meters, with completion expected between 2028 and 2029. Meanwhile, director Aziza Gril-Mariotte continues to manage significant collection efforts, targeting a reopening around 2030.
Key facts
- The Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs in Lyon has been closed for four years without a building permit submitted.
- Budget estimates have shifted from 50 million to 60 million, then down to 32 million euros as of April 2026.
- Demolition of buildings, delayed from late 2025, has not occurred, causing municipal concern.
- Architect Rudy Ricciotti's initial design faced opposition from residents and the city for non-compliance with urban planning.
- A revised project in January 2023 reduced extensions and area to 5,500 m², with delivery expected in 2028-2029.
- Collection work includes inventory, restoration, and a new scientific plan, targeting a reopening around 2030.
- The museum's textile collection holds 800,000 pieces, one of the world's largest, undergoing extensive restoration.
- Temporary reserves and workshops have been relocated near Saint-Étienne during the renovation.
Entities
Artists
- Rudy Ricciotti
- Aziza Gril-Mariotte
- Laurent Wauquiez
- Grégory Doucet
- Fabrice Pannekoucke
- Marion Krauze
- Christine Coste
- Olympe Lemut
- Prune Perromat
- Julien Tribut
- Melissa Chiu
Institutions
- Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Ville de Lyon
- Métropole de Lyon
- LaTribune de Lyon
- Le Journal des Arts
- Musée Nicéphore-Niépce
- Musée de La Poste
- New Museum
- OMA
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- La Poste
Locations
- Lyon
- France
- Rhône
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Saint-Étienne
- Chalon-sur-Saône
- New York
- United States