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 city of Menton owes the creation of its first municipal museum to Stanislas Bonfils. At the time of foundation, this naturalist passionate about prehistory has donated his collections, including the product of his excavations on the site of caves Grimaldi ...
Today, the Museum of Regional Prehistory, which is the result of this initial collection, presents a highly enriched fresco of the evolution and way of life of mankind 1 million years ago...
Today, the Museum of Regional Prehistory, which is the result of this initial collection, presents a highly enriched fresco of the evolution and way of life of mankind 1 million years ago...
Services
Car park
- Accessibility
- Visual disability
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Equipment
- Film room
- Parking nearby
- Services
- 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).
Bank/credit card
Check
CashOpenings
All year 2024 - Closed on tuesday
Location
Contact The Regional prehistory Museum of Menton
- www.menton.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
- In centre of town
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
