Musée de Terra Amata, Prehistoric archaeology museum in Nice, France
The museum exhibits numerous stone tools, animal remains, and reconstructions of prehistoric dwellings that represent human life from 400,000 years ago.
The Terra Amata site gained worldwide recognition after archaeologists discovered evidence of the earliest known human fire domestication during excavations.
The museum presents exhibits that demonstrate how early inhabitants constructed homes on beaches and hunted large animals like elephants and rhinoceroses.
The museum operates from 11:00 to 18:00 between October and June, and from 10:00 to 18:00 from June to October, with annual closure on January 1st.
Researchers at Terra Amata continue to study and preserve ancient artifacts that reveal information about human technological development through prehistoric times.
Location: Nice
Website: https://www.musee-terra-amata.org/
Operator: Ville de Nice
Opening Hours: January 01 off; October 16-June 22 11:00-18:00; June 23-October 15 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33493555993
Website: https://musee-terra-amata.org
GPS coordinates: 43.69780,7.28929
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
Nice reveals much more than its beaches and the famous Promenade des Anglais. This collection invites you to discover the treasures that Niçois cherish daily: the Castle Hill Park overlooking ancient ruins, the Matisse and Marc Chagall museums housing exceptional collections, and the Cimiez Monastery surrounded by gardens. These sites narrate the story of a city shaped by diverse influences, from the Orthodox Saint Nicholas Cathedral to the alleys of the Old Town. From the flower market at Cours Saleya, where local accents can be heard, to Fort Mont Alban perched on the heights, each location offers a different experience of Nice. Some places, like the Louis Nucéra Library with its modern architecture, showcase the city's contemporary face. Others, more subtle, allow you to grasp the essence of a Mediterranean city where history and daily life blend effortlessly.
Nice offers a network of cultural venues and green spaces. The Marc Chagall Museum displays the largest public collection of his works. Parc du Mont Boron enables walks with coastal views. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral is the largest of its kind in Western Europe. Castle Hill, Promenade des Anglais and Port Lympia define the city landscape.
Colline du Château
799 m
Terra Amata
12 m
Monument aux morts de Rauba-Capeù
800 m
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
812 m
Chapelle de la Visitation Sainte-Claire
844 m
Église Notre-Dame du Port
348 m
Caserne Lympia
407 m
Église Saint Martin-Saint Augustin
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Saint-François Convent in Nice
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Chapelle de la confrérie du Saint-Sépulcre
813 m
Le Phare de Nice
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Castel of Nice Cathedral
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Palais communal de Nice
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Charles-Félix statue
672 m
Chapelle de la Visitation
829 m
Chapelle de la Dormition-de-la-Vierge
429 m
Église Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours
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Grue Applevage n°14
652 m
Colline du Château
833 m
Un dimanche à Nice
724 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Nice
788 m
Colline du Château
842 m
Panorama Baie des Anges de la Tour Bellanda
890 m
Raubà capeu
858 m
Cascade de la colline du Château
811 m
Chapelle de la Sainte-Trinité
749 m
Terrasse du château
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LOU CHE
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