Prehistory Museum, Echternach

The Prehistory Museum is housed in a Gothic building in Echternach and displays stone tools, weapons, and objects from northern and central Europe. The collection spans different periods of human development and is arranged in organized display cases.

The museum was founded in 1984 and documents over one million years of human development through archaeological finds. The collection grew over the decades through various acquisitions and donations.

The permanent exhibition features thirty display cases containing stone age tools, explaining the manufacturing methods and applications in prehistoric societies.

The museum is located near Peter and Paul Church and opens from April to November, with summer hours running continuously from 10 AM to 5 PM. Visitors should allow time to explore the different display areas at a comfortable pace.

The collection includes artifacts from distant regions such as North America, Africa, and Papua New Guinea, presenting a global perspective on human development. This internationally assembled selection offers a rare overview of prehistory beyond Europe.

Location: Echternach

Inception: 1984

Opening Hours: April-June 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:00; July-August 10:00-17:00; September 1-November 15 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:00

Phone: +352720296

Website: http://museedeprehistoire.lu/en/main.html

GPS coordinates: 49.81280,6.42310

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14