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Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Museum tracing the history of evolution through the ages

featured in Sights & Sites

The area around the Cote d'Azur is rich in prehistoric artefacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum.

Founded by Prince Albert I in 1901, the museum aims to conserve relics of our past that have been excavated in and around the Principality of Monaco.

Located in the Exotic Garden, the museum houses evidence of human life from the ice age and through all the major stages in the evolution of the human race. The museum also works as a research centre, carrying out excavation work and studies.

There are regular seminars and lectures that you can attend, please visit the museum website for details of upcoming events.

Directions

Bus: line 2 (to Exotic Garden), alight at the last stop (terminus). 

Road/car: follow directions to the exotic garden, where you can park in the underground parking

Train station: Pont Saint Devote

When to come

The museum is open all year except November 19th (National Day) and December 25th.

Opening Hours:
15th May to 15th September 09:00-19:00
16th September to 14th May 09:0018:00

How to get passes

Tickets can be bought on the door, they costi 7.20€ for adults, 3.80€ for children 6-18 and students, and 5.50€ for over 65. Large groups are advised to book in advance, special rates may be negociated.

Child policy

Children are welcome, there are lots of exhibits and activities specifically for them.

Children pay approximately half-price of the entry fee.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

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