Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon

Route de Montmeyan 04500 Quinson
Route de Montmeyan 04500 Quinson
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: "Neolithic idols in Provence" which will reveal the secrets of these superb limestone sculptures.

A family orienteering race to discover Prehistory:
With the help of the leaflet available free of charge at the museum reception, take part in this fun and informative orienteering race that will lead you straight to the reconstructed prehistoric village.
Go back in time throughout the course, go in search of the different stages of Prehistory to discover the hidden word. Once completed and deposited in the mailbox at the entrance of the Museum, you can participate in the monthly draw that will allow you to win the gift of the month.

Accompanied by a museum mediator, you can learn how to make fire without a match, learn how to shoot archery . Activities to live in group or family, for children and adults!
Reservation required

Visiting Baume Bonne is discovering 400,000 years of human life in the Verdon. The visit is done exclusively during a hike accompanied by a museum mediator. Reservation required

• Museum labeled "Tourism and disability", "Qualité Tourisme" and "ISO 9001", "Boutique" • Picnic area nearby
SITES TO VISIT AROUND: Lower gorges of the Verdon, on foot and along the water, Riez, Roman city
This establishment is Accueil Vélo and offers specific services for cyclists.

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