An elephant-hunters’ camp dating back 400,000 years, where the first traces of domestication of fire in the world have been discovered.
If you are interested in prehistory, the site of Terra Amata is not to be missed under any pretext!
400 000 years ago, men lived here. They hunted, gathered in camp, mastered fire, rubbed shoulders with ancient elephants, rhinoceroses...
Equipped with a modern scenography and an interactive course, this archaeological site and the museum in situ constitute unique educational tools. An exceptional highlight of these remote times of history.
400 000 years ago, men lived here. They hunted, gathered in camp, mastered fire, rubbed shoulders with ancient elephants, rhinoceroses...
Equipped with a modern scenography and an interactive course, this archaeological site and the museum in situ constitute unique educational tools. An exceptional highlight of these remote times of history.
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
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Rates
Rates 2025
Rates 2025
Full price15€: 3-day ticket giving access to all municipal museums and galleries
€5.00
Group adults
€4.00
Museum Pass offered to all residents of Nice and the municipalities of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area, giving free access to all museums and municipal galleries (you must have an identity document and proof of residence less than 3 months old).
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 40 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Location
Location
Contact Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata
- www.musee-terra-amata.org
