Located in Quinson, in the heart of the Verdon, the Gorges du Verdon Museum of Prehistory presents the results of archaeological digs carried out in the Verdon for over 50 years. Designed by the architect Norman Foster, the museum is one of the biggest Musuem of Prehistory in Europe.
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The Musée de Préhistoire des gorges du Verdon presents to the public the adventure of the first men in Provence for a million years. The permanent exhibition alternates scenes of prehistoric life, archaeological objects from Haute-Provence and Verdon and multimedia media.
At the entrance of the museum, a mammoth, a woolly rhino, a reindeer, a megaceros and a saber-toothed tiger welcome visitors.
From February 1st, the Prehistory Museum will host in 2024 a new temporary exhibition:...
At the entrance of the museum, a mammoth, a woolly rhino, a reindeer, a megaceros and a saber-toothed tiger welcome visitors.
From February 1st, the Prehistory Museum will host in 2024 a new temporary exhibition:...
Services
Handicrafts workshops
Permanent exhibition
Temporary exhibition
Activity
Children's entertainment
Discovery trail/orientation trail
Target sports
Pedestrian sports
Archery
Hiking
Orientation race
Archeological digs
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Permanent exhibition
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Discovery trail/orientation trail
- Target sports
- Pedestrian sports
- Archery
- Hiking
- Orientation race
- Archeological digs
- History
- Equipment
- Charging station for 2 electric wheels
- Coach parking
- Meeting room
- Car park
- Public WC
- Auditorium
- Exhibition space
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Room hire
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
- Online shop
- Checkroom
- Stroller-accessible
Rates
From 1 February 2024 to 15 December 2024
Adult
From 8€
Reduced price
6€
Child
From 6€
Student
6€
Job seeker
6€
Large family(2 adults + 2 children) + €3 per additional child
22€
Disabled
6€
Group adults
6€
Group children
5€
Visioguide included F, D, I, GB, NL
Ambassador cards : 14 € (unlimited entry for 1 year)
Ambassador cards : 14 € (unlimited entry for 1 year)
Check
Cash
Contactless payment
Openings
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except zone B school vacations. Last admission at 5 p.m.
Monday
10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 19:00
Weekly closing on Tuesdays, except Zone B school vacations. Last admission at 6 p.m.
Monday
10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 20:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 20:00
Saturday
10:00 - 20:00
Sunday
10:00 - 20:00
Last entry at 7 p.m.
Monday
10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 19:00
Last entry at 6 p.m.
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except for school vacations in zone B
Location
Contact Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon