Lyon was the capital of silk, so it follows that it should pay homage to the fabrics of the world. Located in the 16th-century Hotel de Villeroy, this museum traces 4,000 years of the history of fabric and textile. Exhibitions include a large variety of material and techniques from Asia, the Orient and Europe. Spread out over three floors, tour the history of fabrics in the form of clothing, robes, prayer books, Italian lace and more.