Museum of Prehistory of Penmarch

The Museum of Prehistory of Penmarch exhibits 3,000 archaeological artifacts across 300 square meters of exhibition space, displaying items from Paleolithic to Early Middle Ages periods.

The museum was established in 1921 when local collectors gathered findings from surrounding tumuli and megaliths, leading to its official opening in 1924.

The collections include stone tools, ceramics, and weapons that represent the material evolution of human societies in the Finistère region through different prehistoric periods.

The museum operates under the management of the Laboratory of Anthropology and Archaeometry at the University of Rennes 1, offering scientific research facilities.

Charles Bénard-Le Pontois conducted excavations at Saint Urnel and Rozenn Tremen necropolises, contributing fundamental pieces to the museum's initial collection.

Location: Penmarch

Website: http://penmarch.fr/tourisme/a-voir-a-faire/patrimoine-et-culture/musees/musee-de-prehistoire

GPS coordinates: 47.82590,-4.36364

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07