20 years ago, the Museum of Prehistory of the Verdon Gorges was inaugurated in Quinson in the Alpes de Haute ProvenceThe Museum of Prehistory, considered to be one of the largest prehistory museums in Europe. Built by the architect Norman Foster, it presents the results of more than 50 years of archaeological excavations in the Verdon.
A museum that tells the story of Man in Provence: witness the evolution of lifestyles as you walk through the permanent exhibition, punctuated by scenes of prehistoric life, multimedia and interactive animations, original archaeological objects... and the unusual herd of life-size prehistoric animals!
In its 20 years of operation, the museum has welcomed over 1,500,000 visitors.
To celebrate this event, an exceptional program awaits you!
Young visitors and families
The discovery booklet, the mediation team has designed a discovery booklet to immerse you in the exploration of the History of Man in Provence in a fun and instructive way with Lucas, Max and Apple! Games, riddles and enigmas give you the keys to the museum!
Available free of charge at the museum entrance - booklet for 4/7 year olds and 8/12 year olds.
Orienteering in the prehistoric village, with the help of the leaflet available free of charge at the museum reception desk, take part in this dynamic orienteering race which will take you straight to the reconstructed prehistoric village to go back in time in search of the different stages of prehistory.
The 2021 exhibitions
Welcome to the Prehistory
From February1st to December 15th 2021
This exhibition allows visitors to discover the daily life of the Prehistos family through an immersive and original setting.
Prehisto'Art du Verdon
From February1st to September 30th 2021
Discover a selection of contemporary artistic works created as part of the departmental event l'Art de Mai around prehistory. 20 years of original creations inspired by the museum and its collections.
From the museum to the excavation - 10 years of the departmental archaeology service 04
From June1st to December 15th 2021
Through numerous archaeological sites, the Departmental Archaeology Service of 04 has been participating for 10 years in the development of knowledge about the territory's past, from prehistory to modern times. The exhibition presents this research work, highlighting some of the most important archaeological discoveries which provide a new perspective on the ancient history of the Alpes de Haute-Provence
Practical information
The museum is open from 10am to 8pm every day from July to August, from 10am to 7pm in April, May, June and September and from 10am to 6pm from February to March and from October to December. Annual closure from 16 December to 31 January.
Weekly closure on Tuesdays except during school holidays in zone B.
Price of 8€ (free under 6 years old) with a family pass of 22€ (2 adults + 2 children). Online ticketing.
Hydro-alcoholic gel available at the museum entrance, masks must be worn. Reminder of the respect of barrier measures and social distancing
Guided tours of the permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions are available from1 July onwards, subject to reservation (groups of 10 people maximum). By reservation
Dive into prehistory at the prehistoric village: the museum offers workshops that will help you discover prehistoric lifestyles in the heart of reconstructed prehistoric habitats. By reservation
Go on an expedition to the Baume Bonne cave: accompanied by a Museum mediator, learn all the secrets of this cave. An exceptional 400,000 year old archaeological site, overlooking the Verdon and classified as a historical monument
Consult the program on line : www.museeprehistoire.com
