National Museum of Prehistory

The museum occupies a modern building adjacent to limestone cliffs, containing extensive collections of prehistoric artifacts, tools, and animal remains from the Vézère region.

In 1868, the discovery of five Cro-Magnon skeletons near the current museum location marked a significant advancement in understanding early human development.

The institution houses France's largest collection of prehistoric items, including stone tools, hunting weapons, ornamental objects, and detailed carved reliefs depicting ancient fauna.

The museum operates daily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM during July and August, with modified hours in other months and closures on Tuesdays from October to May.

Visitors can examine actual skeletal remains of extinct species such as woolly rhinoceros, giant deer, and cave bears that inhabited the Vézère Valley during prehistoric times.

Location: Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

Address: 1 Rue du Musée, 24620 Les Eyzies

Phone: +33553064545

Website: http://musee-prehistoire-eyzies.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.93616,1.01364

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:03