Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Presentation
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.
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.
Until 15 December 2025, the Musée de Préhistoire is staging an exhibition entitled ‘Sors de ta Réserve!’ in collaboration with the Haute Provence Geological Reserve. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Reserve is revealing the truth about its mission to protect, study and promote geological heritage.
From 8 March and throughout the year, discover the ‘Echoes of the Bronze’ exhibitions, integrated into the permanent exhibition, which will highlight the richness of the Bronze Age period.’
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.
Experimenting with prehistory: Accompanied by a museum mediator, you can learn how to make a fire without a match, take up archery or throw an assegai with a thruster, and make other discoveries. Activities for groups or families, for children and adults alike!
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
At the entrance of the museum, a mammoth, a woolly rhino, a reindeer, a megaceros and a saber-toothed tiger welcome visitors.
Until 15 December 2025, the Musée de Préhistoire is staging an exhibition entitled ‘Sors de ta Réserve!’ in collaboration with the Haute Provence Geological Reserve. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Reserve is revealing the truth about its mission to protect, study and promote geological heritage.
From 8 March and throughout the year, discover the ‘Echoes of the Bronze’ exhibitions, integrated into the permanent exhibition, which will highlight the richness of the Bronze Age period.’
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.
Experimenting with prehistory: Accompanied by a museum mediator, you can learn how to make a fire without a match, take up archery or throw an assegai with a thruster, and make other discoveries. Activities for groups or families, for children and adults alike!
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
Période(s) d'ouvertureFrom 01/02 to 31/03 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except zone B school vacations. Last admission at 5 p.m.
From 01/04 to 30/06 between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays, except Zone B school vacations. Last admission at 6 p.m.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 8 pm.
Last entry at 7 p.m.
From 01/09 to 30/09 between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Last entry at 6 p.m.
From 01/10 to 15/12 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except for school vacations in zone B.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except zone B school vacations. Last admission at 5 p.m.
From 01/04 to 30/06 between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays, except Zone B school vacations. Last admission at 6 p.m.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 8 pm.
Last entry at 7 p.m.
From 01/09 to 30/09 between 10 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Last entry at 6 p.m.
From 01/10 to 15/12 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays except for school vacations in zone B.
LIBELLE_LABELS
- "Tourism & Disability" Certification :
- Mental disability
- Physical disability
- Hearing disability
- Visual disability
- National :
- Qualité Tourisme™
- "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
Catégory/ies
- Services :
- 10 people min per group
- Section :
- Cultural
- Recreational leisure :
- Recreational activities
- Tourist cave / Other landscaped natural sites
- Entertainment :
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Permanent exhibition
- Client profile :
- Groups
- Client profile
- Holiday Camps Home
Information
- Localisation :
- Quinson
- Period :
- Autumn
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 120
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 120
- Individual tour services :
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
- Group tour services :
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours on request
- Help for client/transport :
- Coach access
- Set down on-site for groups
LIBELLE_SAVOIR
- Interior facilities :
- Toilets
- Parking :
- Parking
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Hire/loan :
- Room hire
- Help for client/practical :
- Tourist brochures
- Checkroom
- Stroller-accessible
- Tourisme affaires :
- 132 people max
- Rooms equipment :
- Rooms equipment
- Equipment :
- Defibrillator
- Cultural leisure facilities :
- Exhibition space
Tarifs
Adult: 8 €
Child : 6 €
Large family: 22 €
Job seeker: 6 €
Disabled: 6 €
Group adults: 6 €
Group children : 5 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, press, accompanying guides.
Child entry valid for 6 - 17 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Visioguide included F, D, I, GB, NL
Ambassador cards : 14 € (unlimited entry for 1 year).
Child : 6 €
Large family: 22 €
Job seeker: 6 €
Disabled: 6 €
Group adults: 6 €
Group children : 5 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, press, accompanying guides.
Child entry valid for 6 - 17 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Visioguide included F, D, I, GB, NL
Ambassador cards : 14 € (unlimited entry for 1 year).
- Payment methods :
- Bank/credit card
- Cheque
- Chèques Vacances
- Cash
- Culture Pass
- Contactless payment
Contact
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Route de Montmeyan
04500
Quinson
- Spoken language(s) :
- French
- English
FICHE_INFO_SIMPLE_LIBELLE_DESTINATION
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Route de Montmeyan
04500
Quinson
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.699938
Longitude : 6.037685
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