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The Regional prehistory Museum of Menton

  • Museum
  • History
  • Museum of France
  • Municipal museum
Rue Lorédan Larchey, 06500 Menton
View of the façade/ entrance of the Regional Prehistory Museum
View of the façade/ entrance of the Regional Prehistory Museum
©Ville de Menton
In 1905, the town of Menton decided to build its municipal museum. The building, designed by architect Adrien Rey, opened in 1909. However, as early as 1878, the commune already had a museum, housed in the town hall.
The museum was the brainchild of Stanislas Bonfils, a self-taught naturalist and archaeologist.
The first floor is dedicated to the presentation of regional prehistoric collections, highlighting how human populations have dealt with contemporary issues such as climate change and biodiversity.
The museum also features a permanent exhibition on Mediterranean shipwreck treasures, presenting archaeological remains from underwater excavations.
Temporary exhibitions are organized...

Services

Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Film room
Parking
Shop

Rates

Rates 2025

Full price
3€
Reduced priceAdults over 65, students, teachers, large families.
2.25€
Set price group adultsIndividual groups of 10 or more and professional partners.
1.50€
Free admission for children under 18 and for all visitors on the 1st Sunday of the month (other free admission holders: information on 00 33 4 93 35 84 64).
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Openings

Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

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The Regional prehistory Museum of Menton
Rue Lorédan Larchey, 06500 Menton
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Spoken languages

  • Italian
  • English
  • French

Environment

  • Town location
  • In centre of town
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
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