Archaeological museum dedicated to one of Europe's most important rock carving sites. A modern, playful scenography that will appeal to visitors of all ages, from the most enthusiastic to the most novice.
Opened in 1996 by the Département des Alpes-Maritimes, the Musée des Merveilles is dedicated to one of Europe's largest rock engraving sites, the Vallée des Merveilles and Fontanalba, in the Mount Bego region. From the end of the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, to the last century, man left some 50,000 signs on 4,000 rocks, making this site the largest historical monument in France. The museum's permanent galleries cover a wide range of themes: from the evolution of man and landscape to archaeology and protohistoric engravings, from rock art around the world to the historical discovery of the Mont Bego region, from territorial history to historical engravings and popular arts and traditions...
As a place of conservation, research and exhibition, the Musée des Merveilles is a living cultural center that bases its public activities on an exceptional archaeological and ethnological heritage.
Guided tours, workshops and events are available for schoolchildren and adults alike (rates and bookings on request).
Furniture
- Auditorium
- Bicycle parking
- Book shop
- Car park
- Charging station for 2 electric wheels
Services
- Accessible en poussette
- Educational visits
- Free WiFi access
- Guided tours
- Permanent entertainments organiser
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Dispositifs d'aide à la visite
- Documentation available in Braille
- Doors >=77 cm wide
Pricing
Free of charge. BY RESERVATION ONLY - Guided tours for a fee: 2 €/pers. On reservation.
Accepted payment methods
- Credit card payment
- Bank checks
- Cash
- Bank transfer
Opening periods
From 16/09/2023 to 15/06/2024 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
From 16/06 to 15/09/2024 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 16/09 to 12/11/2024 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 26/11/2024 to 15/06/2025 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
