Le Musée des tissus, un projet décousu
The renovation and expansion of the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs in Lyon has stalled despite being acquired by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region seven years ago. Although architect Rudy Ricciotti revised his initial designs to satisfy local urban planning requirements and resident concerns, the project faces significant delays, with no building permit filed and a fluctuating budget that recently dropped from 60 million to 32 million euros. Tensions between the regional leadership and the City of Lyon have further complicated the timeline, leaving the museum closed to the public for four years.
Despite the architectural deadlock, the museum is making significant progress on its internal scientific and cultural programming. The "chantier des collections" (collection management project) is actively underway, involving the restoration of textiles and the finalization of a new curatorial path for the permanent galleries. This administrative and conservation work ensures that while the physical site remains a construction-less shell, the institutional framework for a modern museum is being prepared for an eventual reopening, currently estimated for 2028-2029.