Cité de la Préhistoire, Prehistoric archaeology museum in Orgnac-l'Aven, France.
The Cité de la Préhistoire presents 350,000 years of human history through life-sized reconstructions, interactive digital displays, and authentic archaeological finds from over 1,500 regional sites.
Opened in 1988 and officially designated as a musée de France in 2003, the museum reopened in February 2014 after two years of major renovations and modernization.
The museum showcases daily life of ancient humans including tool-making techniques, hunting practices, early art forms, and the evolution from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens through educational displays.
The museum operates from February 1st to November 15th and during Christmas holidays, with adult admission at 16 euros ($17.50) and free entry for children under six.
Outdoor workshops allow visitors to practice prehistoric skills such as fire-making, flint knapping, and spear-throwing using authentic techniques, providing hands-on experience with ancient human activities.
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