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
Département des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Route de Montmeyan,
04500 Quinson
Telephone : +33492740959
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.museeprehistoire.com/
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Rates
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).
- Children
- Groups
- Home school groups
- Students
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
- Special rate for jobseekers
- Holiday Camps Home
Opening dates
From 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.
- English
- French
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Contactless payment
- Culture Pass
- Hearing disability
- Mental disability
- Physical disability
- Visual disability
- Toilets
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Defibrillator
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Charging station for 2 electric wheels
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Room hire
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Checkroom
- Stroller-accessible
Business tourism
- IT equipment
Updated on 03/02/2025 – Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque – Suggest an edit