Centre d'animation de la préhistoire, Prehistoric museum and theme park in Darney, France.
The Centre d'Animation de la Préhistoire is a museum and activity park showcasing human development across different time periods. The site includes indoor exhibition spaces and outdoor areas designed to show how people lived in prehistoric times.
The region around Darney holds many archaeological sites from the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, discovered through local research. The center draws on these findings to bring the prehistoric history of the area to life.
The place teaches ancient skills through hands-on workshops where visitors can work with flint, try pottery, and throw with atlatls. These activities reveal how people in prehistoric times solved everyday problems.
Guided group tours are available to learn more about the exhibitions and activities on offer. A specialized research library is on site for those wanting to explore prehistoric topics in greater detail.
A reconstructed Neolithic house on the grounds lets visitors see and experience how people actually lived thousands of years ago. This building provides direct insight into the everyday reality of early human communities.
Location: Darney
Address: 14 Rue Stanislas, 88260 Darney
Phone: +33329098066
Email: prehistoire.darney@orange.fr
Website: http://centreprehistoiredarney.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.08936,6.04545
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:30
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